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Cher is one of the most iconic and successful pop stars of all time, with a career spanning almost six decades and countless awards and accolades. She is also known for her ageless beauty and style, often defying the expectations and norms set for women her age.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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In November 2023, the singer’s groundbreaking dance album, “Believe,” marked its 25th anniversary, but surprisingly, this was not a cause for celebration. In a candid interview with Today, Cher shared her sentiments about aging and reaching milestones in her music career.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The anniversary of the hit song and its album of the same title, which debuted in 1998 and sold over 11 million copies globally, was a source of irritation for her. When\u00a0asked<\/a>\u00a0about the supposedly joyous milestone and the album’s “amazing” success, Cher responded with a quick retort, “It’s not that amazing, ok?”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Cher poses for a portrait on March 9, 1978 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Cher, who celebrated her\u00a078th birthday<\/a>\u00a0in May 2023, has been outspoken about her dislike of aging. In a 2020 interview, she\u00a0stated<\/a>, “I hate it.” She keeps up with trends and has a circle of young friends, but she does not strive to feel or be young. She embraces her identity,\u00a0stating<\/a>, “I am who I am. I’m just getting along.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Cher poses for a portrait in July 1979 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Cher\u00a0admitted<\/a>, “When I was working on the road, we used to work two shows a night and then go out dancing all night long.” It bothers her that now, at her age, she doesn’t have the same energy anymore.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n However, she has maintained her signature look and fashion choices, refusing to let her hair turn gray or alter her style. Her career and personal life have not slowed down due to her age.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Cher poses for a portrait in June 1981 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Though she tires easily now, she asserts that her voice is in its prime and her physical strength surpasses that of many younger individuals. She has been refreshingly transparent about her use of\u00a0cosmetic surgery<\/a>\u00a0to maintain her looks, even referring to herself as the “poster girl for plastic surgery.” She confirmed having had a facelift but\u00a0added<\/a>, “Who hasn’t?”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Cher attends the 55th Academy Awards on April 11, 1983 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n In a previous interview with People, Cher made it clear that she wasn’t ready to embrace the natural aging process just yet. She\u00a0stated<\/a>, “Going gray is fine for other girls. I’m just not doing it!” Cher has been the subject of much speculation regarding cosmetic surgery. While she admits to having had some procedures, she insists it’s not as extensive as many believe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Cher during her book signing on November 13, 1998 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n She admitted to undergoing a breast augmentation procedure, but it did not go well. She\u00a0revealed<\/a>, “I’ve had my breasts done. But my breast operations were a nightmare. They were really botched in every way. If anything, they were worse after than before.” She has previously discussed the pressure to stay young in her line of work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Cher during her album signing on November 24, 1998 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Due to her openness about her cosmetic procedures, there are people who recognize her as the face of cosmetic surgery. When asked if she believes she has normalized cosmetic procedures, she responded with surprise, questioning the need for young girls to drastically change their appearance through surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Cher on September 27, 2023 in Paris, France | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n She expressed confusion over this trend, stating that she never desired to alter her natural features. Cher believes that talent, not appearance, is what truly matters in her profession. She\u00a0stated<\/a>, “You don’t pay bucks to stand and look at someone. They’ve got to deliver something.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Cher at Free The Wild presentation on July 18, 2018 in London | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n In 2018, at the age of 72, the\u00a0singer took<\/a>\u00a0on the role of a glamorous grandmother in the “Mamma Mia!” sequel, “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.” Despite not having any grandchildren of her own, a fact she wishes were different, Cher shared her belief that grandparents are more fun than parents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Cher performing on October 24, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n She recalled a\u00a0childhood memory<\/a>\u00a0of pouring her grandmother’s perfume down the toilet, to which her grandmother simply laughed and found it adorable. In the film “Here We Go Again,” Cher portrays Ruby, the mother of\u00a0Meryl Streep’s<\/a>\u00a0character Donna. Interestingly, Streep is only three years younger than Cher in real life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"Cher](\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/yaeqQgw2P-kgbivzeHWrO2ZpVfwh_NBHGGhIYS_1C3A\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmQxMzQyNzYzMjYwNzRlZTk3M2M4N2Y4NGYxOGUxNzhlMWViM2E3NjgzYmYwZTM5OGEzYjA2Mzk2YmQwZWVhZi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjM0OSZoZWlnaHQ9MzM5Mw.jpg)
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