Cher Releases First Volume of Her Memoir, Unveiling Personal and Professional Struggles

The 78-year-old icon reflects on her turbulent childhood, complex marriage to Sonny Bono, and rise to stardom in 'Cher: The Memoir, Part One.'

Cher's memoir details her challenging childhood, including being temporarily placed in a children's home by her mother, Georgia Holt, who struggled financially.
The book explores her early encounters with Hollywood figures, such as a teenage meeting with actor Warren Beatty, and her early fascination with Elvis Presley.
Cher provides an unflinching account of her marriage to Sonny Bono, describing his controlling behavior, financial betrayal, and her eventual decision to leave the relationship.
The memoir covers her journey from a struggling young woman to a music and acting icon, culminating in her 1980s breakthrough in film, including an Oscar win for 'Moonstruck.'
Cher reveals the emotional toll of writing the memoir, which involved extensive collaboration with ghostwriters, and confirms a second volume is planned for release next year.