How Cher changed the world - celebrating the pop legend's 68th birthday

A pop goddess in every sense, the Believe singer has defined generations with her ever-changing style - while her face has ironically remained youthful

Cher is evergreen and defined generations

Cher turns 68 today, and we're joining the world in wishing her a very happy birthday!

A pop legend in every sense of the word, the Believe singer has defined generations with her ever-changing style - while her face has ironically remained youthful.

Unashamed of both her plastic surgery and sexuality as a woman, Cher has inspired many people over the past few decades, whether as a fashion idol, incredible performer or gay icon.

In 2013, she released her 25th studio album Closer to the Truth, continuing her incredible career well into its fifth decade.

We're honouring Cher and her world-changing career by looking at everything that has made her so iconic.

A bona-fide pop icon


Not just tied down to one style, Cher's dominance over pop music has seen her become a true crossover star.

From meeting Sonny Bono in 1962 to more than a decade at each other's side, the duo leaped onto the scene with Baby Don't Go and I Got You Babe in 1965 and never looked back.

They became one of the original power couples, selling 40 millions records by the end of 1967 and seeing huge success until their public split - personally and professionally - nine years later.

As a solo star, Cher became even more incredible, pushing the envelope with If I Could Turn Back Time near the end of the 80s - with the accompanying video causing controversy Miley Cyrus could only dream of.

MTV even banned it - eventually agreeing to air it between 9pm and 6am - after she appeared in a very revealing bathing suit and fishnet body stocking combo.

The 90s saw a move to dance-pop princess when her hit single Believe sold over 11 million copies around the world, making her an idol to a whole new audience.

Fashion icon


Almost from the beginning of her long career, Cher became an influential trendsetter, initially making everyone in the 60s go for the jet black hair, bell-bottoms look complete with a bare midriff - and by the 70s she was a staple on Best Dressed lists.

Her ability to cover everything from punk rocker to dance superstar made her an enduring figure in the crossover worlds of music and fashion.

Indeed, even her plastic surgery - which has ironically made her ageless despite her changing appearances - has been significant with many calling her a 'poster girl' for cosmetic procedures.

Many strings to her bow


Cher has been more than just a pop singer who happened to dress well, though - and her acting career is a testament to that.

A star of the silver screen, her appearance in Silkwood - more on that shortly - saw her receive a lot of nominations, along with a win at the Golden Globes for Best Supporting Actress.

The likes of Moonstruck and Mermaids added to her resume - and both The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour and The Sonny and Cher Show were groundbreaking.

Meanwhile, her life is coming to Broadway with a musical currently in development - we can't wait to see it!

A LGBT icon


We already mentioned Silkwood - a movie which saw her play a lesbian with a raw compassion - but her changing attitude has endeared her to the LGBT community.

While she originally struggled to accept it when her eldest child Chaz Bono - who was born Chastity before undergoing a sex change in 2010 - came out, she eventually came to understand and pushed for equal rights.


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