Birth place: El Centro, California
Birth name: Cherilyn Sarkisian
Father: John Sarkisian, truck driver
Mother: Georgia Holt, model
Marriages: Gregg Allman (1975-1979, divorced); Sonny Bono (1969-1975, divorced)
Children: with Gregg Allman: Elijah Blue, 1976; with Sonny Bono: Chaz, 1969
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2000 – Wins a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for “Believe.”
2003 – Wins an Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Special for “Cher – The Farewell Tour.”
2008-2011 – Las Vegas residency at Caesar’s Palace.
2010 – Stars in the film “Burlesque.”
2013 – Releases her 25th studio album, “Closer to the Truth.”
