Inside the life of Chaz Bono: Cher had problems with him being gay

Chaz Bono has faced many challenges. Being the child of famous singer and actress Cher has not made life easier.

He has always been in the public eye, which can be tough.

Chaz’s story is truly inspiring. In 2011, at 39, he began transitioning to male. Cher has supported her son, but it wasn’t always smooth.

Initially, Cher struggled with Chaz being gay. He recalls that she reacted very strongly when she found out.

Most people know Cher for her amazing career. She started her journey with Sonny Bono, with whom she had a complicated relationship.

 

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They met in Los Angeles when Cher dropped out of high school and moved there at 16.

She took acting classes and supported herself. Sonny, who was 11 years older, worked for record producer Phil Spector.

He helped Cher get work as a backup singer on many recordings.

In 1964, Sonny and Cher began releasing their own music. After some early struggles, they found success with the song “Baby Don’t Go.”

Cher’s mother arranged for the duo to open for the Righteous Brothers.

This helped launch their successful career. Cher later became known as the “Goddess of Pop.”

Their professional and personal relationship grew. Although Sonny was initially more interested in Cher’s friend, they soon began dating and eventually married in 1965.

The couple had a child, Chaz Bono, born as Chastity Bono on March 4, 1969. As a celebrity child, he was quickly introduced to TV audiences.

Chaz appeared on *The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour* as a child.

Despite his public presence, he struggled privately. He felt disconnected from other girls and their interests.

 

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At 18, Chaz came out as a lesbian to his parents. He had felt different from other girls and finally realized he was gay at 13.

Cher found it hard to accept at first. Chaz recalls that she reacted intensely when he came out to her. However, she eventually accepted him.

In 2010, Chaz officially became a man after a California court granted his request for a gender and name change.

His transition journey was documented in *Becoming Chaz*, which aired on the Oprah Winfrey Network in 2011.

Chaz’s transition was difficult for Cher initially. They didn’t see each other much during the first year. She needed time to adjust but ultimately accepted his decision.

Chaz has continued to appear in Hollywood. He was the first transgender man to compete on *Dancing with the Stars* in 2011 and has acted in several TV shows since.

He has also struggled with weight issues. After starting his transition, he began focusing on a healthier lifestyle.

He lost significant weight but faced challenges like excess skin. Despite these struggles, he continues to follow a healthy diet and exercise routine.

Cher has praised her son’s determination. She admires his courage and commitment to his health journey.

 

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Chaz’s dating life has also been in the spotlight. He dated Jennifer Elia for many years, but they separated in 2011.

He later found love with Shara Mathes, a former child actress and social worker. They have been together since 2017.

Chaz and Shara prefer to keep their relationship private. However, it is clear that they share a strong bond.

Cher’s family has warmly accepted Shara, and they celebrated Cher’s mother’s 91st birthday together in 2017.

 

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Chaz recently celebrated their 6th anniversary on social media. He expressed gratitude for sharing his life with Shara.

Chaz Bono’s journey is truly inspiring. He has shown incredible bravery and followed his heart, regardless of what others thought.