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Cher

Also known as Cherilyn Sarkisian, Bonnie Jo Mason, Chér, Cher Bono, Cheryl Sarkisian, Cher Allman, Cherilyn Sarkisian LaPiere

Cher ( ; born Cheryl Sarkisian, May 20, 1946) is an American singer and actress. Dubbed the "Goddess of Pop", she is known for her androgynous contralto voice, bold fashion and visual presentation, and multifaceted career. Her screen roles often reflect her public image as a strong-willed, outspoken woman. An influential figure in popular culture, Cher has sustained a career spanning more than six decades through continual reinvention.

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Cher is an American actor and singer who performs in genres including pop rock, house music, disco, and rock music. Born Cherilyn Sarkisian in El Centro in 1946, she is a contralto vocalist. She was a member of the duo Sonny & Cher and has been married to Gregg Allman and Sonny Bono. Her children are Elijah Blue Allman and Chaz Bono.

Cher has received the Primetime Emmy Award, the Academy Award for Best Actress, Grammy Awards, and the Kennedy Center Honors. She is also recognized in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame collection. Her discography includes releases on Atco Records, Atlantic Records, Columbia Records, and Warner Music Group. She has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and the European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film.

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Type: Person
Gender: Female
Country: United States
Active from: 1946

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Key facts

Person.name: Cher
Person.image: Cher in 2019 cropped.jpg
Person.caption: Cher in 2019
Person.alt: Cher sings on stage in a gold, beaded outfit with fringe detailing, wearing a large sunburst-style headpiece and long, platinum blonde hair.
Person.birth_name: Cheryl Sarkisian
Person.birth_place: El Centro, California, US
Person.years_active: 1963–present
Person.partner: Alexander "A.E." Edwards
Person.mother: Georgia Holt
Person.signature: Cher signature.svg
Musical artist.embed: yes
Musical artist.instrument: Vocals

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

Life and career
1946–1961: Early life
1962–1965: Solo breakthrough
1965–1967: Sonny and Cher's breakthrough
1967–1970: From counterculture icon to lounge act
1971–1974: TV stardom and first musical comeback
1974–1979: Divorce, marriage to Gregg Allman and media scrutiny
1979–1982: Second musical comeback—from disco diva to rock frontwoman
1982–1987: Broadway debut, acting breakthrough and musical hiatus
1987–1992: Hollywood stardom and third musical comeback
1992–1998: From A-list actress to "Infomercial Queen"; death of Sonny Bono
1998–2002: Fourth musical comeback and songwriting debut
2002–2015: Farewell tours, musical film comeback and return to dance-pop
2015–2022: ABBA-inspired projects and fashion ventures
2023–present: Christmas album, Rock Hall induction and memoirs
Artistry
Music and voice
Acting style and screen persona
Music videos and performances
Public image
Fashion icon status
Physical appearance
Social media presence
Gay icon status
Legacy
Achievements
Beliefs
Religious
Political
Philanthropy
Discography
Solo studio albums
Collaborative studio albums
Filmography
Films
Headlining TV shows and specials
Tours and residencies
Headlining tours
Co-headlining tours
Residencies
Published works
See also
Notes
References
Citations
Literary sources
External links

Cher rose to fame in 1965 as part of the folk rock duo Sonny & Cher, whose hit single "I Got You Babe" became emblematic of 1960s counterculture. She simultaneously launched a solo career with moody pop songs such as "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)", whose theatrical storytelling foreshadowed her 1970s US Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves", "Half-Breed" and "Dark Lady". After a period of acting, she released the hair metal albums Cher (1987), Heart of Stone (1989) and Love Hurts (1991), scoring international number-one hits "If I Could Turn Back Time" and "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)". At 52, she released the dance-pop album Believe (1998), which introduced the "Cher effect"—a stylized use of Auto-Tune to distort vocals. Its title track became 1999's number-one song in the US and the UK's best-selling single by a female artist. In the 21st century, she released her highest-charting US Billboard 200 albums, Closer to the Truth (2013) and Dancing Queen (2018), both debuting at number three.

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