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Cher's Marriage to Sonny Bono
Cher recounts her tumultuous marriage to Sonny Bono, including suicidal thoughts, a pivotal friendship, and an affair that ultimately led to their separation.
English
United Kingdom
EntertainmentMusicRelationshipsMarriageFameSelf-Discovery
CbsCaesarsThe Righteous BrothersGold Star StudiosSahara Hotel
CherSonny BonoPauletteJerry RidgewayBill
- Why did Cher consider ending her life?
- Cher contemplated suicide due to unhappiness in her marriage with Sonny Bono, feeling trapped and uncared for. Her feelings were exacerbated by Sonny's prioritizing business over their relationship and her lack of female companionship.
- Describe the early stages of Cher and Sonny's relationship.
- Cher and Sonny's relationship began when she was a struggling young actress and he a promoter. Their unconventional lifestyle included Sonny taking care of Cher, who later discovered her singing talent. Their early success together solidified their bond.
- What role did Paulette play in Cher's decision to leave Sonny?
- Paulette, Cher's friend, inadvertently helped Cher realize she could leave Sonny. Paulette's carefree life and a guitarist's apparent crush on Cher prompted her to consider a different path.
- How did Cher's relationship with Bill lead to her separation from Sonny?
- Cher's affair with Bill, a guitarist in their band, served as a catalyst for her separation from Sonny. This relationship and Cher's subsequent actions made Sonny realize that she was truly leaving him and that he couldn't stop her.
- What was the impact of "I Got You Babe" on Cher and Sonny's careers and their relationship?
- Their success with "I Got You Babe" catapulted them to stardom, but their marriage eventually faltered due to Sonny's ambition and Cher's growing dissatisfaction. The song, however, remained a major part of their shared history.