Community Hub

Welcome to the Cher Community Hub!

Cher

Community hub

Dive into Cher's world. Explore her iconic music, film career, and fashion influence. Discuss, learn, and contribute to the collective narrative with fellow fans.

EXTERNAL LINKS

Cher

Cher, born Cherilyn Sarkisian on May 20, 1946, is an American singer, actress, and television personality known for her multifaceted career spanning over six decades. Dubbed the 'Goddess of Pop,' she has achieved unparalleled success in both music and film, earning numerous awards and accolades, including an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and multiple Golden Globe Awards. Here is a timeline of her significant events and milestones.

Main Milestones

May 20, 1946

Birth

Cher was born in El Centro, California, to John Sarkisian, a truck driver, and Georgia Holt, a former model and actress. Her parents divorced when she was 10 months old, and her mother later remarried.

1962

Meeting Sonny Bono

At 16, Cher met Sonny Bono, who was working for record producer Phil Spector. This encounter changed her life forever, leading to her musical career and eventual marriage to Sonny.

1965

Rise to Fame

Cher gained fame as part of the folk rock duo Sonny & Cher, achieving top-ten singles like 'All I Really Want to Do' and 'Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)'. She also started her solo career during this period.

1971-1973

Solo Success

Cher released several successful albums, including 'Chér' (later reissued as 'Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves'), 'Foxy Lady', and 'Bittersweet White Light'. Her singles 'Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves', 'The Way of Love', 'Half-Breed', and 'Dark Lady' topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, making her the female solo artist with the most number-one singles in US history at the time.

1979-1982

Second Musical Comeback

Cher legally adopted her mononym and launched a comeback with the disco album 'Take Me Home', which became an instant success. She then sought a return to rock with 'Prisoner' and formed the rock band Black Rose, which unfortunately disbanded in 1981.

1998-2002

Fourth Musical Comeback

Cher released her 22nd studio album, 'Believe', which marked a departure from her previous rock sound to 1970s disco-inspired dance-pop. The album sold 10 million copies worldwide, and the title track became the best-selling single of 1998 in the UK and of 1999 in the US, earning Cher the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording.

2002-2005

The Farewell Tour

Cher embarked on the Living Proof: The Farewell Tour, which became the highest-grossing concert tour by a female artist at the time, earning $250 million (about $390 million in 2025).

2013-2018

Recent Successes

Cher released 'Closer to the Truth' (2013) and 'Dancing Queen' (2018), both debuting at number three on the Billboard 200 and becoming her highest-charting solo albums in the US. She also starred in 'Mamma Mia Here We Go Again' (2018).

2025

Legacy

Cher continues to be celebrated as a cultural icon, with over 100 million records sold worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Her enduring career and influence have cemented her status as a legend in both music and film.

...

Brief

Known For

American singer, actress, and television personality, often referred to as the 'Goddess of Pop'.

Bio Dates and Places

Born Date: May 20, 1946.
Born Place: El Centro, California.

Career

Current occupation: Singer, Actress, Television Personality.
Past occupations: Part of the folk rock duo Sonny & Cher, solo singer, actress in films and Broadway.

Achievements and Recognition

Awards: Grammy-winning singer, Oscar-winning actress.

Skills

Singing, Acting, Television Personality.

Languages

Languages Spoken: English.

Appearance and Personal Traits

Vocal Type: Contralto.

Relationships

Past Marriages: Gregg Allman (1975-1979), Sonny Bono (1969-1975).

Family

Children: Elijah Blue (with Gregg Allman), Chaz (with Sonny Bono).
Parents: John Sarkisian (father), Georgia Holt (mother).
Siblings: Georganne (half-sister).

Timelines

See all

Main Timeline

Acting Career

Rise to Fame with Sonny & Cher

Personal Life and Relationships

Chronicle

See all

19 October, 2024

Cher was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

6 May, 2010

Chaz Bono's transition from female to male was legally finalized.

31 January, 1999

Cher sang 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at the Super Bowl XXXIII.

20 May, 1998

Cher delivered a eulogy at Sonny Bono's funeral and hosted the CBS special Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers.

5 January, 1998

Sonny Bono died in a skiing accident.

10 July, 1976

Cher gave birth to Elijah Blue Allman.

...

Cher

Community hub

Dive into Cher's world. Explore her iconic music, film career, and fashion influence. Discuss, learn, and contribute to the collective narrative with fellow fans.

EXTERNAL LINKS

Cher