Cher Biography
Cher is a famous American pop singer, songwriter, and television personality, best known for hits like I Got You, Babe, Love You, and Let the Good Times Roll. Cher started her professional career in 1965 as one-half duo Sonny & Cher after their song I Got You Babe was ranked at number one on the U.S. Billboard. She became the famous artist with the Billboard Hot 100 number one singles Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves, Half-Breed, and Dark Lady.
Cher Birthday and Age
Cher was born Cherilyn Sarkisian on the 20th of May, 1946, in El Centro, California, United States of America. She is 74 years old as of 2020, and she celebrates her birthday with her family, friends, and colleagues on the 20th of May every year. Her next birthday will be on the 20th of May, 2021, when she turns 75 years old. Her birth sign is Taurus.
Cher Family
Cher was born to both parents in El Centro, California, United States of America. She is the daughter of John Sarkisian (father) and Georgia Holt (mother). Cher’s mother was an occasional model and bit-part actress who has Irish, English, German, and Cherokee ancestry. Cher has a half-sister called Georganne from her mother’s second marriage. Her mother and Southhall parted their ways when she was nine years old. Her mother later married bank manager Gilbert Lapierre. Lapierre adopted Cher and Georganne.
Cher Height and Weight
Cher is a woman of average size who appears to be quite tall in her photos, relative to her surroundings. She has a height of 5 feet and 7 inches (1.74 meters) and weighs 57kg (127 lbs). She also has body measurements of 34-26-38, bra size of 34B, a waist size of 26 inches, hip size of 38 inches, a shoe size of 7US, brown hair, and dark brown eyes.
Cher Marriage
Cher is currently single and unmarried. However, she married Sonny Bono on the 27th of October, 1964, but the couple divorced in 1975. Later on, she married Gregg Allman on the 30th of June 1975 and divorced in 1979.
Cher Children
Char’s two marriages were blessed with a child each, namely Bono and Elijah Blue Allman, respectively.
Cher Salary
Details regarding Cher’s salary are publicly unavailable. We are keeping tabs, and we shall update this information as soon as it is out.
Cher Net Worth
Cher is one of the wealthiest singers in America. She has an estimated net worth of $250 million as of 2021. Her primary source of income is her career as a pop singer, songwriter, and television personality. Cher accumulates a good net worth through her various sources of income but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Cher Wiki/Facts
- Full Name: Cherilyn Sarkisian
- Popular as: Cher
- Gender: Female
- Age: 74 years old as of 2020
- Date of Birth: 20th of May, 1946
- Place of Birth: El Centro, California, United States of America
- Nationality: American
- Citizenship: American
- Race: White
- Religion: Not known
- Height: 5 feet and 7 inches (1.74 meters)
- Weight: 57kg (127 lbs).
- Body Measurements: 34-26-38
- Bra Size: 34 B
- Waist Size: 26 inches
- Hip Size: 38 inches
- Dres’s Size: Unknown
- Shoe Size: 7US
- Body Type: Unknown
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
- Father’s Name: John Sarkisian
- Mother’s Name: Georgia Holt
- Brothers: Unavailable
- Sisters: Georganne
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Marital Status: Single
- Spouse/Boyfriend: Not known
- Children: Bono and Elijah Blue Allman
- Education: Montclair College Preparatory School
- Profession: Unknown
- Occupation: singer, songwriter, and television personality
- Salary: Under review
- Net Worth: $250 million as of 2021
Cher Education
Cher attended Montclair College Preparatory School in Encino. She was knowledgeable in school, and she excelled in French English classes. However, Cher dropped out of school at the age of 16 years.
Cher Career
Cher started her professional career in 1965 as one-half duo Sonny & Cher after their song I Got You Babe was ranked at number one on the U.S. Billboard. She became the famous artist with the Billboard Hot 100 number one singles Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves, Half-Breed, and Dark Lady. Cher has won numerous awards, including a Granny Award, an Emmy Award, an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and many others. She is also famous for her political views, philanthropic endeavors, and social activities such as L.G.B.T. rights and HIV/AIDS prevention. She has over 1.1 million followers on her Instagram.
After moving to Los Angeles, Cher took acting classes and worked as a small club to support herself. In November 1962, she met Sonny Bono, who was working for record producer Phil Spector. Spector produced her first single, Love You, which was commercially successful. Sonny in Cher emerged as a duo called Caesar and Cleo in late 1964. The duo’s first debut single is called The Letter. Later, they released the songs Love Strange, Do You Wanna Dance, Let the Good Times Roll, which was poorly received. In 1965, the duo’s single, I Got You Babe, was ranked at number one on the American and British Charts.
Cher started acting in 1967 when she starred in the television series The Man from U.N.C.L.E. In 19665, she appeared in the film Wild on the Beach. She has also starred in several other films such as Chastity, Silkwood, Mask, Suspect, The Witches of Eastwick, Moonstruck, and Mermaids, among others
Cher Albums
- All I Really Want To Do
- The Sonny Side of Cher
- Cher
- With Love, Cher
- 3614 Jackson Highway
- Cher I Gypsys, Tramps $ Thieves
- Foxy Lady
- Bittersweet White Light
- Hail-Breed
- Dark Lady
- Stars
- I’d Rather Believe in You
- Take Me Home
- Prisoner
- I Paralyzed
- Cherished
- Heart of Stone
- Believe
- Not Commercial
- Closer to the Truth
- Living Proof
- Dancing Queen
- It’s a Man’s World
- To the Hard Way
- Black Rose
Cher Tours
- Take Me Home Tour
- Heart of Stone Tour
- Love Hurts Tour
- Do You Believe Tour
- Living Proof: The Farewell Tour
- Dressed to Kill Tour
- Here We Go Again Tour
Cher Films
- Wild on the Beach
- Good Times
- Chastity
- Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean
- Silkwood
- Mask
- Suspect
- The Witches of Eastwick
- Moonstruck
- Mermaids
- The Player
- Faithful Tea With Mussolini
- Stuck on You
- Zookeeper
- Mama Mia! Here We Go Again
- Bobbleheads: The Movi
Cher Television Roles
- The Sonny & Cher Nitty Gritty Hour
- The Sonny & Cher Show
- The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
- Cher
- Cher and Other Fantasies
- Standing Room Only: Cher in Concert
- Cher…A Celebration at Caesars
- Cher at the Mirage
- Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers
- Dear Mom, Love Cher
Cher Awards and Nominations
- A Grammy Award,
- An Emmy Award
- An Academy Award
- Three Golden Globe Awards
- American Entertainment Awards
- Golden Globe Awards
- A Cannes Film Festival Award
- Tony Award
- Vanguard Award
- G.L.A.A.D. Media Award
- C.F.D.A. Fashin Awards
- The Artist Achievement Awards
- Billboard Music Awards
- Lifetime Achievement Awards
- Glamour Awards
- Legend Award
Cher Contacts
- IMDb
- Snapchat
- Website
Frequently asked questions about Cher
Who is Cher?
Cher is a famous American pop singer, songwriter, and television personality, best known for hits like I Got You Babe, Love You, and Let the Good Times Roll.
How old is Cher?
Cher was born Cherilyn Sarkisian on the 20th of May, 1946, in El Centro, California, United States of America. She is 74 years old as of 2020, and she celebrates her birthday with her family, friends, and colleagues on the 20th of May every year.
How tall is Cher?
Cher has a height of 5 feet and 7 inches (1.74 meters) and weighs 57kg (127 lbs). She also has body measurements of 34-26-38, bra size of 34B, a waist size of 26 inches, hip size of 38 inches, and shoe size of 7US.
Is Cher married or single?
Cher is currently single and unmarried. However, she married Sonny Bono on the 27th of October, 1964, but the couple divorced in 1975. Later on, she married Gregg Allman on the 30th of June 1975 and divorced in 1979.
How many children does Cher have?
Char’s two marriages were blessed with a child each, namely Bono and Elijah Blue Allman, respectively.
How much is Cher’s salary?
Details regarding Cher’s salary are publicly unavailable. We are keeping tabs, and we shall update this information as soon as it is out.
How much is Cher’s net worth?
Cher is one of the wealthiest singers in America. She has an estimated net worth of $250 million as of 2021. Her primary source of income is her career as a pop singer, songwriter, and television personality.
Is Cher alive or dead?
Cher is alive and in good health as of 2021. However, there has been no news about her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where does Cher reside?
Cher is currently residing in her homestead located in the neighborhood of Los Angeles, according to IMDb.
Where is Cher nowadays?
Cher is active in her career as a singer, songwriter, and television personality. However, there has been no news about her resigning or retiring from her job.
References
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- IMDb
- Snapchat
- Website