November 19th 2024.
Cher has bravely shared about her past marriage to Sonny Bono, revealing that it wasn't always the fairytale romance it appeared to be. The now 78-year-old singer first met Sonny in 1962 and they quickly became a musical duo, but their relationship eventually turned romantic and they tied the knot in an unofficial ceremony in 1964. They later made it official after the birth of their son, Chaz, in 1969.
However, as their fame and success grew, so did the problems in their marriage. In the early 70s, Cher began to feel trapped and suffocated by Sonny's controlling nature and jealousy issues. In her newly released memoir, she opens up about feeling so defeated and unhappy that she even considered ending her own life in a Las Vegas hotel room in 1972.
"I was 26 years old and in a loveless marriage," she writes. "I felt so alone and helpless that I would stand on the balcony and contemplate jumping off. But each time, I thought about the people I loved and how this would affect them, and I would step back inside."
It wasn't until one fateful night that Cher had a realization - she didn't have to jump, she could just leave Sonny and end their marriage. And that's exactly what she did, finally finding the courage to break free from the toxic relationship.
Despite the struggles in their personal lives, Cher and Sonny remained a successful musical duo and even had their own TV shows - the Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour and the Sonny & Cher Show. But behind the scenes, their marriage was crumbling and Cher knew that she was no longer in love with Sonny.
"The confusing thing was that, although I was deeply unhappy, I still loved Sonny," she shares. "But we were no longer a team at home. He didn't see me anymore and that's when I knew it was over."
After their divorce in 1975, Cher went on to have high-profile relationships with other famous men, including Gregg Allman, Gene Simmons, Val Kilmer, and Tom Cruise. She also had a son, Elijah, with Allman before their separation in 1979. But it wasn't until 2022 that she found love again with music executive Alexander 'AE' Edwards.
For those struggling with their own relationships or feeling overwhelmed, Cher's story serves as a reminder that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. And for those in need of support, there are resources available such as the Samaritans helpline and HOPELINE247. No one has to suffer alone.
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