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Cher: A life in pictures

Sonny Bono and Cher were a pop duo who eventually turned into husband and wife after the birth of Chastity (now Chaz) Bono. The pair rose to fame with their songs "I Got You Babe" and "Baby Don't Go." They released three studio albums together and sold more than 40 million albums worldwide.

Sonny Bono and Cher were a pop duo who eventually turned into husband and wife after the birth of Chastity (now Chaz) Bono. The pair rose to fame with their songs “I Got You Babe” and “Baby Don’t Go.” They released three studio albums together and sold more than 40 million albums worldwide.  (Marianna Diamos / Los Angeles Times)

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From singing and dancing to acting and directing, we take a look at some of the career highlights in Cher’s life.

By Christy Khoshaba

Elijah Blue Allman | 1976

Cher married rock singer Greg Allman in 1975 and had baby Elijah Blue Allman, pictured above one year later. In 1977, the couple teamed to release an album titled “Two the Hard Way,” which didn’t fare too well with critics. They divorced in 1979.  (Yukio Gion / AP)

60th Academy Awards | 1988

Cher won the award for lead actress in the film “Moonstruck” at the 1988 Academy Awards.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

70th Academy Awards | 1998

Cher brought her son Elijah as her date while attending the 70th Academy Awards.   (Chris Pizzello / AP Photo)

Performing with Tina Turner | 1999

Cher partnered with Tina Turner to perform during the VH1 Divas Live 99 concert in New York.  (Kevin Mazur / AP Photo / VH1)

Performing at the Pond of Anaheim | 1999

Cher marked her return to the top of the pop charts with a rare concert appearance at the Pond of Anaheim.  (Al Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Performing at the Staples Center | 2002

Cher is joined by other performers during her concert at the Staples Center in August 2002.   (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)

Three-year farewell tour | 2005

Cher took the stage during her final concert of a three-year farewell tour at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.   (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)

'Closer to the Truth' | 2013

Cher was back at it, performing on NBC’s “Today” in New York City in September with the release of her new studio album, “Closer to the Truth.”  (Slaven Vlasic / Getty Images)

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