Explore a collection of photos showcasing Cher with her sons, Chaz Bono and Elijah Blue Allman, capturing their special moments together over the years
Cher is a devoted mother to her two sons, Chaz Bono, 54, and Elijah Blue Allman, 47. Since welcoming Chaz with her late ex-husband Sonny Bono, the iconic star has been open about the joys and challenges of raising her children as a single parent.
Despite her whirlwind career, Cher always prioritized motherhood.
“My life would have been nothing without them,” she once shared about Chaz and Elijah Blue, whom she shares with the late Gregg Allman, during a 2004 appearance on Dr. Phil. The Grammy-winning artist also praised her sons for their «great morals» during the interview.
Reflecting on her parenting journey, Cher has spoken candidly about the balance between her demanding career and raising her children. In a 1999 interview with Entertainment Weekly, she admitted, “A working mom at best is not very good. I mean, I love my kids, but I could’ve been a lot better mom.
Take a look back at some of Cher’s most memorable moments with her sons, captured in photos over the years.
After welcoming her first child with Sonny Bono in March 1969, Cher described the experience as life-changing, saying it felt like having “a new best friend. It was just the most fun—like every day is Christmas.” Cher and Sonny later divorced in 1975, but the bond between mother and child remained strong.
Chaz, who discovered a love for acting as a teenager, pursued his passion with Cher’s encouragement. He earned a scholarship to LaGuardia High School, New York’s renowned performing arts school. “During my senior year, I was cast as a male character, and for the first time, I really excelled,» Chaz shared.
Though Sonny Bono tragically passed away at 62 in 1998, his influence continued to inspire Chaz. In 2015, Chaz reflected on how his relationship with his father helped him prepare for a role as a deceased mathematician in the stage production of Proof.
Cher’s unwavering support extends far beyond her son’s professional life. In 2011, Chaz shared his journey of transitioning in the documentary Becoming Chaz, a process he navigated with his mother’s love by his side.
After screening the film at her home, Cher reportedly expressed to a friend, “I admire my son Chaz’s courage for sharing his personal journey. What matters most to me is his happiness.
Cher and Gregg Allman, who faced challenges with drug addiction, parted ways shortly after the birth of their son, Elijah Blue, in July 1976. During Elijah’s early years, Cher revealed that he had limited contact with his father, though they eventually reconciled before Gregg’s passing in 2017.
Cher’s relationship with Elijah, her younger son, has also faced its difficulties over the years. However, Elijah has expressed optimism about repairing their connection.
In 2014, he shared, “It’ll be mended because it has to be, it will just take time.”
