Chaz Bono has had a challenging life, shaped in part by being the child of two major public figures—singer Cher and the late Sonny Bono. Growing up in the public eye is never easy, and for Chaz, this constant attention has had its ups and downs.

Chaz’s journey is deeply inspirational. In 2008, at the age of 39, he began his transition from female to male, a decision that he publicly shared in 2009. By 2011, Chaz had completed his transition. Throughout this process, Cher has been a supportive mother, though she has spoken about the emotional challenges she faced as she adjusted to the changes in her child’s life. Her love for Chaz never wavered, but understanding his transition took time.

In fact, Cher has discussed the difficulties she faced when Chaz first came out as gay before his transition. While she has always loved and supported him, she admitted that, initially, it was a complex emotional journey for her to understand. However, Cher has always been clear in her support of Chaz, both as he navigated his sexual orientation and later his gender transition.

Cher is widely known for her extraordinary career, which began alongside Sonny Bono, with whom she had both a professional and personal partnership. Their relationship was marked by both significant success and personal struggles, but together they achieved a level of fame and impact that remains legendary to this day.