Mother, Georgia Holt was a fan of Lana Turner. Original birth name Cherlyn was named after Lana Turner's daughter Cheryl Crane.

In a recent poll, A&E's Biography Magazine ranked her as people's Number 3 favorite actress of all time behind her two Hollywood idols, Katharine Hepburn and Audrey Hepburn.

She was the subject of an episode of "The X Files" (1993) called "The Post-Modern Prometheus" (5X06; first aired November 3, 1997). This episode concerned a deformed man who adored Cher because of her role in Mask (1985), in which her character cared for her deformed son. Several Cher songs appeared on the soundtrack of this episode, including "Gypsies, Tramps, and Thieves" and "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore". At the end of the episode, Mulder and Scully take the Cher fan to a Cher concert, where they hear her sing her cover of "Walkin' in Memphis". Cher, an "X-Files" fan, was asked to play herself in this scene but declined the producers' offer. However, she revealed on The X-Files Movie Special (1998) (TV) that once the episode aired, she regretted not having appeared in it.

Half-sister-in-law of actress Virginia Madsen.

Is tying with Mako as the Oscar-nominated actor throughout history with the shortest name. Technically wins, as her name is only one syllable and is her actual legal name.

All of her Emmy nominations have been for variety series or music programs with her name in the title.

Ranked #26 on VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists.

She won a Grammy in 1999 for the song "Believe" and an Emmy in 2003 for a special on her farewell concert tour.

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

Cher's very first recording was novelty record "I Love You Ringo," under the name of Bonnie Jo Mason in 1963.

Measurements: 32B-24-36 (in 1990), 34C-24-35 1/2 (after breast lift surgery), 35 1/2 -25 1/2-36 (late 1990s), (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine).

Although her music video "If I Could Turn Back Time" is often cited as the first video to be banned by MTV, this is not true. The Rolling Stones ("Neighbors"), The Ramones ("Psychotherapy") and Laura Branigan all had videos banned several years beforehand.

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

Beat out Céline Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" for the best selling single of 1998 with "Believe."

Half-sister-in-law of Michael Madsen.

From 2002-2005, she has had an immense success with her "Living Proof Farewell Tour", spanning the globe, making her the world's top diva. She also holds the record for longest-running tour and most money grossed than any female artist in history.

Ranked #43 on VH1's "100 Greatest Women of Rock N Roll."

Her 1998 hit single "Believe" was ranked #60 on VH1's 100 Greatest Dance Songs.

Wears size 8 shoes.

Is one of only five actors/actresses to have both a number one single and an Oscar for acting. The others are Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Jamie Foxx, and Bing Crosby.

Spoke the eulogy at ex-husband Sonny Bono's funeral.

Son, Elijah Allman, fronts the band Deadsy.

Is the only certified female performer in music history to have had a U.S #1 single in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.

She has had rhinoplasty and other cosmetic surgeries.

Her Oscar-winning part in Moonstruck (1987) was originally offered to Sally Field, who turned it down.

Was called to be offered the role in The Witches of Eastwick (1987) on the morning of her 40th birthday.

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

A 2002 Rolling Stone article estimated her wealth at over $600 million. Since then she has embarked on a hugely successful farewell tour that is still going and released a greatest hits CD that has spent weeks in the the Billboard Top 10.

Mother, with Sonny Bono, of Chastity Bono.

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

Is a big Katharine Hepburn fan.

Wore braces as an adult.

Her parents married and divorced 3 times.

Suffers from fear of flying.

Her favourite makeup artist, Kevyn Aucoin, died in 2002 of a brain tumor.

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

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

Wanted to play Morticia in the The Addams Family (1991), but the part went to Anjelica Huston.

Legally changed her name from "Cherilyn Sarkisian LaPiere Bono Allman" to simply "Cher.".

Her father was Armenian, her mother was reputedly part Cherokee, since one of Cher`s great-great-grandparents is said to be Cherokee, but none of her currently-known ancestors are described as anything other than White.

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

Her half-sister, Georganne LaPiere, was the first wife of Michael Madsen.

Was living with rock musician Gene Simmons of KISS for several years.

Had started dating producer David Geffen after she and estranged husband Sonny Bono split up.

Diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of 30.

Mother, with Gregg Allman, of Elijah Allman.