Cherilyn Sarkisian, better known by her stage name Cher, is an iconic American singer, actress, and television personality. She is often referred to by the media as the “Goddess of Pop” and is described as the embodiment of female empowerment in a male-dominated industry.
She has many hit songs including “Believe”, “If time could go back” and “The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s In His Kiss)”. Cher has achieved chart-topping success in multiple musical genres, including pop, rock, dance, and disco.
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- Full name: Cherilyn Sarkisian
- Stage name: Cher
- Date of birth: May 20, 1946
- Age: 78
- Birthplace: El Centro, California, United States
- Country: United States
- Occupation: American singer and actor
- Height: 1.71 m
- parents:
- Georgia Holt
- John Paul Sarkisian
- Gilbert Hartman LaPierre (stepfather)
- Siblings: Georganne LaPiere
- spouse:
- Gregg Allman (m. 1975–1979)
- Sonny Bono (m. 1964–1975)
- Partner: Alexander “AE” Edwards
- Children:
- Chaz Bono
- Elijah Blue Allman
- Relationship: Dating
- Net worth: $360 million
Early life and education
Cherilyn Sarkisian was born on May 20, 1946 in El Centro, California, USA. Her parents are John Sarkisian, an Armenian-American truck driver, and Georgia Holt, a former model and retired actress.
Cher’s father was rarely around during her childhood, and her parents divorced when she was ten months old. Her mother later married actor John Southall and gave birth to another daughter, Georgina LaPierre, Cher’s half-sister.
Cher attended Fresno High School in Fresno, California, and later attended the Early Education Center in West Hollywood, California. She also attended Montclair College Preparatory School in Los Angeles, California, but dropped out at the age of 16 to pursue a career in music. Cher’s ethnicity is half Armenian and half European, with her mother claiming Irish, English, German, and Cherokee ancestry.
Profession
Cher’s music career began in the 1960s as part of the iconic duo Sonny & Cher, with hits like: “I got you baby.” After divorcing Sonny, Cher began a successful solo career, releasing a string of hits in various genres, including Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves, Half-Blood and “Dark Lady.”
Throughout her illustrious career, Cher has continually reinvented herself, exploring different musical styles from disco to rock and pop. Her 1998 album “believe” Marking a comeback, the main hit single “believe,” showcasing her innovative use of Auto-Tune. Cher’s music continues to resonate with audiences of all ages, solidifying her status as a beloved and influential figure in the music industry.
In addition to her extraordinary achievements in music, Cher also had a very successful acting career. She was widely praised for her outstanding performances in films such as “Silkwood Incident”, “Moonlight” and “mask.” In the 2010s, she starred in “Burlesque” (2010) and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018).
Cher’s contributions to the music and film industries have been widely recognized. She has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and her honors include a Grammy, an Emmy, an Oscar, three Golden Globes, a Cannes Film Festival Award, a Billboard Icon Award, and honors from the Kennedy Center and the Council of Fashion Designers of America. With over 100 million albums sold, Cher is one of the best-selling music artists in the world.
Her television career also took off with the hit variety show “The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour” The show showcased her comedic talents as well as her singing abilities. Cher has also appeared in a number of other television shows and even hosted the prestigious Academy Awards.
Awards and nominations
Cher is a legend in the entertainment industry and has received numerous awards throughout her illustrious career. Her honors span the fields of music, film, television, and fashion. Here are some of her most notable awards:
Major Awards
- Oscar: Best Actress ( Moonlight is seductive）
- Grammy Award: Best Dance/Electronic Recording ( “believe”）
- Primetime Emmy Award: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special Cher: Farewell Tour）
- Golden Globe Award:
- Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour）
- Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy Moonlight is seductive）
- Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture ( Silkwood）
- Cannes Film Festival: Best Actress Award ( Thief）
- Kennedy Center Honors
- Billboard Icon Awards
Other important awards
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards
- MTV Video Music Awards
- American Music Awards
- People’s Choice Award
Social Media
- Instagram: @cher
- Facebook: Cher
Personal life
Cher had several high-profile relationships during her career and was married twice. Her first wife was Sonny Bono, whom she met when both aspired to be musicians.
Cher and Sonny married in 1964 and formed the pop music duo Sonny & Cher, which enjoyed great success in the 1960s and 1970s. However, their marriage ended in divorce in 1975 after 11 years. They have one son together, Chaz Bono.
After divorcing Sonny, Cher married Gregg Allman, a member of the Allman Brothers Band, in 1975. Their marriage lasted four years and produced one child, Elijah Blue Allman.
Cher has since been in several relationships, but none of them have resulted in marriage. She is known for dating men younger than herself, including Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer. As of 2023, Cher is currently dating music executive Alexander “AE” Edwards, a relationship that has garnered widespread attention due to the 40-year age difference between the two.
Discography
- What I really want to do
- Chér’s happy side
- Cher
- Love you, Cher
- Backstage
- 3614 Jackson Highway
- Chér / Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves
- Fox Lady
- Bittersweet White Light
- Mixed Race
- Dark Lady
- star
- I’d rather believe you
- cherish
- take me Home
Filmography
- Moonlight is seductive
- Witches of Eastwick
- Suspect
- Silkwood
- mask
- Mermaid
- Burlesque
- Tea with Mussolini
- The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour
- Back to 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean
net worth
Cher’s net worth is currently estimated to be around $360 million, a testament to her extraordinary longevity and success in the entertainment industry.
Cher has amassed a staggering fortune over the course of her decades-long career as a singer, actress, and television personality. Her musical achievements have earned her a fortune, with record sales totaling hundreds of millions of dollars.
