Cher Recalls Advising Tina Turner on Leaving Abusive Husband Ike
In her new memoir, Cher shares how she supported Tina Turner during a pivotal moment in her life while both were navigating their own struggles.
- Cher revealed in her memoir that Tina Turner sought her advice on how to leave her abusive husband, Ike Turner, during a backstage conversation in 1975.
- Tina approached Cher for help covering a bruise before asking how she had left her own toxic marriage to Sonny Bono.
- Cher told Tina she simply 'walked out and kept going,' a piece of advice that resonated with Tina, who filed for divorce from Ike a year later in 1976.
- Tina Turner later detailed her experiences of abuse in her memoirs and interviews, shedding light on the challenges she faced in her marriage.
- Cher also reflected on her friendship with Tina, describing their mutual support and the strength they gave each other during difficult times.