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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, born Cherilyn Sarkisian in 1946 in El Centro, is an American actor and singer. She began her work period in 1963 and is a member of the group Sonny & Cher. Her musical genres include pop rock, house music, disco, and rock music. She has recorded for Atco Records, Atlantic Records, Columbia Records, and Warner Music Group. Her voice type is contralto, and she speaks English.

Cher has received the Primetime Emmy Award, Academy Award for Best Actress, Grammy Awards, and Kennedy Center Honors. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and the European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film. She is recognized in the Academy Award Best Actress, Palme Dor, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, and Kennedy Center Honors collections. Her notable works include her discography and filmography.

She was married to Gregg Allman and Sonny Bono. Her children are Elijah Blue Allman and Chaz Bono. Her mother is Georgia Holt. She has used the pseudonyms Bonnie Jo Mason, Cheryl LaPiere, and Cherilyn Sarkisan LaPiere.

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El Centro, California, USA

Cher (born Cheryl Sarkisian; May 20, 1946) is an American singer, actress and television personality. Dubbed the "Goddess of Pop", she is known for her androgynous contralto voice, multifaceted career, bold visual presentation and continuous reinvention of her image and sound. Her adaptability has fueled multiple comebacks, cementing her status as a cultural icon over a career spanning seven…

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Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul — Self2026
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Dolly Parton – An American Icon — Self - Interviewee (voice)2026
TFI Unplugged — Self (Archive Footage)2026
Diane Warren: Relentless — Self2025
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert — Self2025
A Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live from the Hollywood Bowl — Self2025
Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion — Self2024
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)2024
Joan Rivers at the BBC — Self (archive footage)2024

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

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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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Instance of: human
Given name: Cheryl
Gender: female
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: El Centro
Spouse: Sonny Bono
Child: Chaz Bono
Mother: Georgia Holt
Occupation: film director
Political party: Democratic Party (United States)
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Award: Bambi Award
Student of: Jeff Corey
Genre: rock music
Instrument: voice
Record label: United Artists Records
Discography: Cher discography
Official website: www.cherfanclub.com
Image: Cher in 2019 cropped.jpg
Work location: United States
Residence: Malibu
Voice type: contralto

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Commons category: Cher (entertainer)
date of birth: 1946-05-20
topic's main category: Category:Cher
nominated for: European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film
name in native language: Cher
birth name: Cheryl Sarkisian
topic has template: Template:Cher
start of work period: 1963-00-00
pseudonym: Cher Allman
filmography: Cher filmography
social media followers: 1260000
partner in business or sport: Sonny Bono
different from: Cher
writing language: English language
on focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
medical condition: dyslexia
copyright representative: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
official shop URL: cher.store

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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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