| Key | Information |
|---|
| Full Name | Cherilyn Sarkisian |
| Date of Birth | 20 May 1946 |
| Height | Approximately 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm); published measurements vary |
| Net Worth | Estimated at around $360 million; not officially confirmed |
| Age | 80 years old as of October 2026 |
| Nickname | The Goddess of Pop; the Queen of Reinvention |
| Birthplace | El Centro, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Armenian-American heritage through her father and other European ancestry through her mother |
| Profession | Singer, songwriter, actress and entertainer |
| Famous For | Her music career, distinctive contralto voice, fashion, acting and global hit “Believe” |
| Father | John Sarkisian |
| Mother | Georgia Holt, a singer and actress |
| Siblings | Half-sister Georganne LaPiere |
| Education | Attended Montclair College Preparatory School in California; left school at 16 to pursue entertainment |
| Weight | Not reliably confirmed; online estimates vary |
| Hair Colour | Naturally dark brown; frequently styled in blonde and other shades |
| Eye Colour | Reported as hazel or brown in different profiles |
| Marital Status | Previously married to Sonny Bono and Gregg Allman |
| Current Husband | No current husband publicly confirmed |
| Children | Two sons: Chaz Bono and Elijah Blue Allman |
| First Marriage | Married Sonny Bono in 1964; their marriage ended in divorce in 1975 |
| Second Marriage | Married Gregg Allman in 1975; divorced in 1979 |
| Early Career | Began performing with Sonny Bono in the 1960s |
| Career Breakthrough | Achieved widespread fame with Sonny Bono as the duo Sonny & Cher |
| Solo Music Career | Established a successful solo career with pop, rock, disco and dance music |
| Popular Songs | “Believe,” “If I Could Turn Back Time,” “Strong Enough,” “Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves” and “Half-Breed” |
| Famous Duet | “I Got You Babe” with Sonny Bono |
| Notable Albums | Believe (1998), Heart of Stone (1989), Closer to the Truth (2013) and Dancing Queen (2018) |
| Acting Career | Appeared in films including Moonstruck, Silkwood, Mask and The Witches of Eastwick |
| Major Acting Achievement | Won the Academy Award for Best Actress for Moonstruck (1987) |
| Other Awards | Grammy Award, Emmy Award, Academy Award and Golden Globe Awards among her career honours |
| Musical Style | Pop, rock, disco, dance-pop and ballads |
| Hobbies and Interests | Music, fashion, acting, animal welfare and creative projects |
| Fashion Reputation | Famous for daring stage costumes, dramatic outfits and influential red-carpet looks |
| Instagram | @cher |
| Main Sources of Income | Music sales, streaming, concert tours, acting, royalties and business ventures |
| Business Interests | Entertainment projects, music catalogues and commercial partnerships |
| Philanthropy | Has supported humanitarian causes, animal welfare and LGBTQ+ rights |
| Public Image | Independent, outspoken, glamorous and known for reinvention |
| Career Longevity | More than six decades in music, television and film |
| Legacy | Considered one of pop music’s most influential performers, recognised for her longevity and ability to adapt across generations |
