Cher may be the ultimate entertainer. She's such a force that it's hard to say what she's best known for: singer, TV personality, movie star, fashion icon, maybe even Twitter user! So, what do you think of when you think of her? Do you hear her singing "I Got You Babe" with Sonny, or maybe it's the Auto-Tune of "Believe" you hear? Perhaps you remember her making you laugh with her cutting honesty on TV or pulling at your heartstrings in the movies? Do you see her in one of her legendary outrageous outfits? Or maybe it's her support for American service members or the LGBT community that you think of? For this Throwback Thursday post, let's look at some highlights from her career.
It was music that helped her bust onto the pop culture scene, as half of Sonny and Cher. She went on to have lots of success as a solo artist known for her bold and distinctive voice and her ability to pull off songs in many different styles. You can choose your own favorite album from our collection.
If you've seen Moonstruck, you remember Cher's stellar performance, which won her an Academy Award for Best Actress.
In 1990's Mermaids, Cher is a mother to two daughters, played by Winona Ryder and Christina Ricci, who really need her to get her act together. It's an enjoyable comedy about growing up and mother-daughter relationships.
Tea With Mussolini is a look at a close-knit group of British women in Italy during World War II. Cher plays a rich American in this fantastic story that is well served by its dynamite cast.
If you're interested in learning more about her life, the biography Cher takes a look at her decades-long career, starting right after her break-up with Sonny Bono.
The First Time is a book the pop star wrote herself in 1998.
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