Cher is an American singer, actress, and entertainer with a net worth of $360 million. Her career spans more than six decades, making her one of the most iconic and enduring figures in pop culture. She first rose to fame in the 1960s as one half of the duo Sonny & Cher, scoring a massive hit with “I Got You Babe” and starring in The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour.
- Cher Net Worth: $360 Million
- Date of Birth: May 20, 1946
- Place of Birth: El Centro, California
- Nationality: American
- Career: singer, actress, and entertainer
Early Life
Cherilyn Sarkisian was born on May 20, 1946, in El Centro, California. Her parents divorced when she was an infant, and she moved frequently with her mother. Cher dropped out of school at sixteen and moved to Los Angeles, taking acting classes and dancing in clubs to support herself.
Solo Music Career
After her split from Sonny Bono, Cher launched a successful solo career with hits including “Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves”, “Half-Breed”, and “Dark Lady”. She continued to evolve as a music icon, and in 1998, her song “Believe” pioneered the use of Auto-Tune and became one of the best-selling singles of all time. Cher has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling musical artists in history. She is the only artist to have a number-one single in six consecutive decades.
Acting Career
Cher has also built a critically acclaimed acting career. She starred in films like:
- Silkwood (1983)
- Mask (1985)
- Moonstruck (1987) – won Academy Award for Best Actress
- Mermaids (1990)
- Tea with Mussolini (1999)
- Burlesque (2010)
- Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)
She has also lent her voice to animated films such as Zookeeper (2011) and Bobbleheads: The Movie (2020). Cher formed her own production company, Isis, in 1985.
Television
Cher starred in several television shows, including her solo series Cher (1975) and reunited briefly with Sonny for The Sonny and Cher Show (1976–1977). She headlined Las Vegas residencies that were extremely lucrative:
- 1980–1982: $300,000 per week
- 2008–2011: Grossed $180 million at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Personal Life
Cher married Sonny Bono in 1969, and they had one child, Chaz Bono. She later married musician Gregg Allman, with whom she had her second child, Elijah Blue, before divorcing in 1979. She has also dated notable figures including David Geffen, Gene Simmons, Tom Cruise, and Richie Sambora. In December 2025, Cher, then 79, was reported to be planning to marry her boyfriend, Alexander “AE” Edwards, aged 39.
Real Estate
Cher has owned multiple homes, particularly in Los Angeles and Malibu:
- Beverly Hills estate with Sonny Bono – sold in 2016 for $90 million
- Sierra Towers condo – bought for $4.5M, sold for $5.25M
- Bay-front home in Key Biscayne – sold for $8.8M in 2006
- Primary Malibu mansion – 13,000 sq ft, 1.7 acres, built 1989–1999, listed for $85 million in 2022, reduced to $75 million in 2023
Cher Net Worth
Cher net worth is estimated to be $360 million
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