Overview

• Cher's newly released memoir, 'Cher: The Memoir, Part One,' details her discovery of a birth certificate error that listed her name as Cheryl instead of Cherilyn.
• The singer learned of the mistake in the 1970s when she legally changed her name to Cher, dropping her surnames Sarkisian, LaPiere, Bono, and Allman.
• Her mother, Georgia Holt, explained that the name Cheryl was inspired by Lana Turner's daughter, paired with her grandmother's name, Lynda.
• Cher describes her shock at the discovery and recounts her mother's response, attributing the mistake to being a teenager in a difficult situation.
• The memoir, published on November 19, also delves into Cher's relationships, childhood struggles, and her experiences with fame; a second volume is expected in 2025.