Cher
Cher, born Cheryl Sarkisian on May 20, 1946, in El Centro, California, is a renowned American singer and actress, often referred to as the "Goddess of Pop." She is celebrated for her distinctive contralto voice, bold fashion choices, and her ability to reinvent herself across a career spanning more than six decades. Cher first gained fame in 1965 as part of the folk rock duo Sonny & Cher, with their hit single "I Got You Babe" becoming an emblem of 1960s counterculture. Concurrently, she launched a successful solo career with hits like "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" and later achieved US Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles with "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves," "Half-Breed," and "Dark Lady."
In the 1970s, Cher became a television star with The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour and her solo show Cher, both of which were highly popular. She transitioned to film in the 1980s, earning critical acclaim and an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Moonstruck (1987). Her filmography includes notable works such as Silkwood (1983), Mask (1985), and The Witches of Eastwick (1987).
Cher's music career saw a resurgence in the late 1980s with albums like Cher (1987) and Heart of Stone (1989), featuring hits such as "If I Could Turn Back Time." In 1998, she released the dance-pop album Believe, whose title track became a global hit and introduced the "Cher effect" through the use of Auto-Tune. Cher remains the only artist to have number-one singles on the US Billboard charts in seven consecutive decades.
Cher has sold over 100 million records, making her one of the best-selling music artists in history. Her numerous accolades include a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, three Golden Globes, and the Kennedy Center Honors. Known for her resilience and continual reinvention, Cher is a cultural icon with a devoted fan base.
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