Cher (/ʃɛər/; born Cherilyn Sarkisian; May 20, 1946) is an American singer and actress. Commonly referred to by the media as the Goddess of Pop, she has been described as embodying female autonomy in a male-dominated industry. She is known for her distinctive contralto singing voice and for having worked in numerous areas of entertainment, as well as adopting a variety of styles and appearances during her six-decade-long career.
Born Cherilyn Sarkisian, (1946-05-20) May 20, 1946 (age 77), El Centro, California, US Occupations Singer, actress, television personality Years active 1963–present Genres Pop, rock, folk, disco, dance
Instrument(s) Vocals Labels Atco, Casablanca, Columbia, Geffen, Imperial, Kapp, MCA, Reprise, United Artists, Warner Parent Georgia Holt (mother)
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Discography
Studio albums All I Really Want to Do (1965) The Sonny Side of Chér (1966) Chér (1966) With Love, Chér (1967) Backstage (1968) 3614 Jackson Highway (1969) Chér / Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves (1971) Foxy Lady (1972) Bittersweet White Light (1973) Half-Breed (1973) Dark Lady (1974) Stars (1975) I'd Rather Believe in You (1976) Cherished (1977) Take Me Home (1979) Prisoner (1979) I Paralyze (1982) Cher (1987) Heart of Stone (1989) Love Hurts (1991) It's a Man's World (1995) Believe (1998) Not Commercial (2000) Living Proof (2001) Closer to the Truth (2013) Dancing Queen (2018) Collaboration albums Two the Hard Way (1977) Black Rose (1980)