Cher has remained a music and movie icon for more than six decades. Take a look back at her life and career in photos.
Cher was born Cherilyn Sarkisian on May 20, 1946, in El Centro, California. The music and film icon first rose to fame in the 1960s alongside her then-husband and musical partner Sonny Bono. Together, the pair became household names with hits like “I Got You Babe” before launching the hit variety series The Sonny & Cher Show.
In 1969, Cher and Sonny welcomed their only child, Chaz Bono. After the couple split in the 1970s, Cher built one of the most successful solo careers in entertainment history with songs including “If I Could Turn Back Time,” “Believe,” and “Strong Enough.” She also became an acclaimed actress, winning an Academy Award for Moonstruck and starring in movies like Mermaids, The Witches of Eastwick, and Burlesque.
Now 80 years old, Cher remains one of pop culture’s most enduring stars. In recent years, she has continued releasing music, appearing at major fashion and entertainment events, and speaking openly about political and humanitarian causes. Her memoir, Cher: The Memoir, Part One, was released in late 2024, with a second installment expected in the future.
Scroll through our gallery to see photos of Cher over the years!
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Cher rocks an all-black outfit for the ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’ premiere
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Cher & Alexander Edwards At The Versace Show
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Cher and AE attend Drake’s star-studded Super Bowl party in Arizona
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Cher and Alexander Edwards arrive for a pre-Grammy party at Matsuhisa
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Cher in a car
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Cher goes to dinner with Alexander Edwards
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Cher & her mom in Hollywood
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Georgia & Chaz pose
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Cher & her mom pose together
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Alexander Edwards kisses Cher’s hand
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Cher Attends The Balmain Fashion Show In Paris, France
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Cher performs on her farewell tour
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Cher shows off her toned body
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Cher rocks an ornate headdress
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Cher is all-smiles at the ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’ film premiere
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Cher looks red-hot in an orange wig
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Cher rocks a native-inspired outfit
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Cher hits the stage in a sexy black ensemble
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Cher flashes a smile
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Cher wears a revealing outfit at a film premiere
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Cher stuns in a feather headdress
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Cher is fabulous in a sequin jacket
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Cher Rocks Bangs In 1966
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Sonny & Cher in 1966
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Cher & Sonny In Black-And-White
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Cher Stuns In Black
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Cher In Animal Print
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Cher In Yellow
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