Cher is an American singer and actress who got her start as half of Sonny and Cher in the 1960s. She has since amassed international fame with an array of Top 10 hits and screen roles, winning an Oscar for her role in ‘Moonstruck.’
Cher rose to stardom as part of a singing act with husband Sonny Bono in the 1960s, hitting No. 1 with the single “I Got You Babe” before they starred together on The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour. Cher established a solo career of her own as well, enjoying chart-toppers like “Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves,” “Half-Breed” and “Dark Lady.” She pursued acting in the 1980s, starring in films like Silkwood and Mask and earning an Academy Award for her performance in Moonstruck. Cher also found more music success with rock-oriented tracks in the ’80s and a global dance hit, “Believe,” in the late ’90s.
