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Cher

Cher, often referred to as the 'Goddess of Pop', is an American singer, actress, and television personality born on May 20, 1946. She is known for her distinctive contralto singing voice, her work across various areas of entertainment, and her adoption of various styles and appearances. Cher's career started in the mid-1960s as one half of folk-rock husband-wife duo Sonny & Cher before launching into a solo career that has spanned over five decades. She has had hits in numerous music genres and has acted in multiple critically acclaimed films. Cher is also known for her precedent-setting music videos, her trendsetting sense of fashion, her use of cosmetic surgery, and her candidness about her personal life. As a successful actress, she took home the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the movie 'Moonstruck'. She has sold over 100 million records, making her one of the world's best-selling music artists. Her accolades also include a Grammy Award, Emmy Award,among others.

Cher has also been recognized for her philanthropy, particularly her work around LGBTQ rights and HIV/AIDS prevention. She famously said that she would 'be famous' as a child, and has not only achieved phenomenal commercial success but has also been a model of female autonomy in a male-dominated industry. Cher made a significant impact with her audacious wardrobe, her resilience, and forever changing the course of music and fashion.

57 movies
6 nominations

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Biography, Career & Filmography

Learn more about Cher, including a detailed biography, career timeline, personal life insights, and complete filmography. Discover how Cher rose to fame, their major roles, industry impact, and personal milestones in the world of film.


Given Name: Cher

Born: El Centro, California, US

Citizenship: United States

Birthday: May 20, 1946

Occupations: singer, actress, television personality

Years Active: 1963-present

Children: 2

Spouses: Sonny Bono, Gregg Allman

Awards and Nominations Received by Cher

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Explore the awards, honors, and nominations Cher has earned across their acting career. From prestigious wins to critical acclaim, see how their talent has been recognized by the film industry and major award bodies.


42nd British Academy Film Awards 1989

Nomination

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Moonstruck

The 60th Academy Awards 1988

Win

Actress in a Leading Role

Moonstruck

45th Golden Globe Awards 1988

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress)

Moonstruck

38th British Academy Film Awards 1985

Nomination

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Silkwood

The 56th Academy Awards 1984

Nomination

Actress in a Supporting Role

Silkwood

41st Golden Globe Awards 1984

Nomination

Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical

Silkwood

Movies Featuring Cher

Moonstruck

Moonstruck

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

The Witches of Eastwick

The Witches of Eastwick

Silkwood

Silkwood

Tea with Mussolini

Tea with Mussolini

Mermaids

Mermaids

Stuck on You

Stuck on You

Suspect

Suspect

Burlesque

Burlesque

Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story

Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story

Diane Warren: Relentless

Diane Warren: Relentless

Ron Delsener Presents

Ron Delsener Presents

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

Dear Mom, Love Cher

Dear Mom, Love Cher

Inventing David Geffen

Inventing David Geffen

And the Oscar Goes To…

And the Oscar Goes To…

Becoming Chaz

Becoming Chaz

Six by Sondheim

Six by Sondheim

The 41st Annual Kennedy Center Honors

The 41st Annual Kennedy Center Honors

Cher: The Farewell Tour

Cher: The Farewell Tour

ABBA - The Last Video

ABBA - The Last Video

AFI: 100 Years… 100 Movies… 10th Anniversary Edition

AFI: 100 Years… 100 Movies… 10th Anniversary Edition

Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol

Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol

VH1: Divas Las Vegas

VH1: Divas Las Vegas

Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey

Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey

Cher… at the Mirage

Cher… at the Mirage

MTV’s 10th Anniversary Special

MTV’s 10th Anniversary Special

Night of 100 Stars

Night of 100 Stars

Robert Altman’s Players

Robert Altman’s Players

Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean

Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean

Mask

Mask

Live Aid

Live Aid

Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary

Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special

Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special

The BRITs at 40

The BRITs at 40

Hollywood’s Funniest All-Star Bloopers

Hollywood’s Funniest All-Star Bloopers

Bobbleheads: The Movie

Bobbleheads: The Movie

Cher: In Her Own Words

Cher: In Her Own Words

Cher & the Loneliest Elephant

Cher & the Loneliest Elephant

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

91st Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center

91st Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center

Christmas at Graceland

Christmas at Graceland

Celebrating Betty White: America’s Golden Girl

Celebrating Betty White: America’s Golden Girl

A Night at the Academy Museum

A Night at the Academy Museum

Wild on the Beach

Wild on the Beach

Prêt-à-Porter

Prêt-à-Porter

AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Movies: America’s Greatest Movies

AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Movies: America’s Greatest Movies

Good Times

Good Times

VH1 Divas Live 2: An Honors Concert for VH1’s Save the Music

VH1 Divas Live 2: An Honors Concert for VH1’s Save the Music

Cher: Live in Concert

Cher: Live in Concert

Cher… and Other Fantasies

Cher… and Other Fantasies

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert

If These Walls Could Talk

If These Walls Could Talk

Chastity

Chastity

Paul McCartney & Wings: Wings Over the World

Paul McCartney & Wings: Wings Over the World

Faithful

Faithful

Career Timeline

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