Cher Bio, Family, Net Worth, Ethnicity, Facts, Trivia, Age

Cher, whose full name is Cherilyn Sarkisian, is an American singer and actress. She first gained fame in 1965 as part of the duo Sonny & Cher. Known for her unique singing voice, Cher started her solo career in 1966 and has become one of the best-selling music artists globally, with 100 million records sold. In the 1970s, she became a fashion trendsetter on TV and later made a successful Broadway debut in 1982. Cher has also starred in acclaimed films and won various awards, including a Grammy, Emmy, Academy Award, and three Golden Globes.

Cher Quick Facts

Cher, born Cherilyn Sarkisian on May 20, 1946, hails from El Centro, California, USA. She's American with a mixed heritage—her dad was Armenian-American, and her mom had Irish, English, German, and Cherokee roots. Cher follows the Christian religion and is of white ethnicity. Turning 76 in 2022, her zodiac sign is Taurus. Her parents, John Sarkisian and Georgia Holt, split when she was a baby, and her mom remarried actor John Southall. Cher has a half-sister, Georganne, from her mom's second marriage.

Cher's mom, who was a model and actress, helped her daughters get TV roles. After her mom's second marriage ended when Cher was 9, her mom married Gilbert LaPierre, a bank manager. LaPierre adopted Cher and Georganne, and they attended Montclair College Preparatory School in Encino. Cher excelled in French and English but left school at 16, moving to Los Angeles with a friend.

Cher Career

• Cher, born Cherilyn Sarkisian, started her career by taking acting classes and working as a dancer in small clubs. She met Sonny Bono in 1962, and they formed the duo Sonny & Cher. Their hit "I Got You Babe" propelled them to fame in 1965. Cher pursued a solo career simultaneously and has sold over 100 million records worldwide.
• She ventured into acting, making her TV debut in 1967 and her film debut in 1965. Cher's notable films include "Moonstruck," "Silkwood," and "Burlesque." She also directed a segment in "If These Walls Could Talk" (1996). In 1982, she made her Broadway debut.
• Cher's musical success includes 26 studio albums and hits like "Believe." She signed with Warner Bros. Records in 2003 and released "Closer to the Truth" in 2013.
• Known for her activism, Cher supported Ukraine during the 2022 Russian invasion, using her Twitter to raise awareness. She announced she would shelter Ukrainian refugees in her home on March 18 and criticized Putin on February 23. In 2018, a jukebox musical based on her life, "The Cher Show," premiered.
• Apart from her career, Cher's exercise book "Forever Fit" was released in 1991. She voiced a character in "Bobbleheads: The Movie" (2020). Cher's films also include "Tea with Mussolini" (1999).

Is Cher married?

Cher is not married. She first married American singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and politician Sonny Bono. They first met in November 1962. They performed their unofficial wedding ceremony in a hotel room in Tijuana, Mexico, in October 1964. The pair got married in 1969. They had one child, Chaz Bono. Chaz came out as a lesbian at the age of 17. Later the pair had marital problems since late 1972 after which Sonny filed for separation in 1974 and their divorce was finalized in June 1975. Her first ex-husband, Sonny died in a skiing accident in 1998. 

Cher had a two-year romantic relationship with record executive David Geffen during her divorce proceedings. Four days after finalizing her divorce from Sonny, she got married to rock musician Gregg Allman on 30th June 1975. However, she filed for divorce from Allman just nine days later of her marriage. She filed for divorce because of his heroin and liquor problems. But, they reconciled within a month. The couple had one son, Elijah Blue, born in 1976. The couple later got divorced in 1979. 

Cher received controversies for her lifestyle, and affairs with younger men including Val Kilmer, Eric Stoltz, Tom Cruise, Ron Duguay, Josh Donen, Richie Sambora, and Rob Camilletti, among others. Furthermore, talking about her sexual orientation, she is straight.

Cher Net Worth 2023

Cher has a net worth of $600 million as of 2023 and she also earns a handsome amount of salary which is around $56,956 per year. She has endorsed numerous brands and has starred in infomercials launching health, beauty, and diet products. As a fashion trendsetter, Cher has ventured into the fashion industry, as her 2005 Farewell Tour is one of the highest-grossing concert tours of all time earning $250 million. In addition, her major source of income is her singer, actress, and television personality career. She charges somewhere between a cool $5,000,000 and a hefty $25,000,000 per show.

How tall is Cher?

Cher is 1.74 m i.e. 5 feet and 8 and a half inches tall. She has a body weight of 134.5 lbs i.e. 61 kg. She has a slim body build type. Her body measurements are 36-26-36 inches. She has hazel eyes and her hair color is blonde. She wears a dress of size 8 (US) and shoes of size 8 (US). She has inked numerous tattoos on her body which has attracted a lot of people toward her.

Trivia

• Cher has been honored with over 250 worldwide industry awards for her work in music, television, and film.
• Cher Has Had Relationships with Several Celebrities, including Gene Simmons, Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, and several others.
• She is the Oldest Female to Have a #1 Song, at the age of 52, the release of “Believe” hit number one on the Billboard charts