Thursday, March 16, 2006

Gay Icon : CHER

Birth Name: Cherilyn Sarkisian LaPierre
Born: 20 May 1946 in El Centro, California, USA

Has mostly been living in London, UK over the last few years.

Holds the record for the the longest gap between #1 hits ("Dark Lady" 1974, "Believe" 1999).

Holds the record for oldest female artist with a #1 hit ("Believe").


She and Barbra Streisand are the only two female performers in the U.S. to have had a #1 hit and won an Oscar.

Has appeared solo on the cover of People magazine a near record 13 times.

In addition to her Oscar and Emmy wins, Cher won a 2000 Grammy for the song "Believe" as Best Dance Recording.


Offered the part of Thelma in Thelma & Louise (1991).

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