She emerged as a fashion trendsetter by wearing elaborate outfits on her television shows. She became a television personality in the 1970s with her CBS shows first The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour, watched by over 30 million viewers weekly during its three-year run, and then the namesake Cher. Her solo career was established during the same time, with the top-ten singles ' Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)' and ' You Better Sit Down Kids'.
Together they sold 40 million records worldwide. Cher is known for her distinctive contralto singing voice and for having worked in numerous areas of entertainment, as well as adopting a variety of styles and appearances throughout her six-decade-long career.Ĭher gained popularity in 1965 as one-half of the folk rock husband-wife duo Sonny & Cher after their song ' I Got You Babe' peaked at number one on the US and UK charts.
Often referred to by the media as the 'Goddess of Pop', she has been described as embodying female autonomy in a male-dominated industry.
Cher ( / ʃ ɛər/ born Cherilyn Sarkisian May 20, 1946) is an American singer, actress and television personality.
