Cher: The Memoir: Part One

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of substance use, addiction, emotional abuse, pregnancy termination, mental illness, suicidal ideation, death, and cursing.

Sonny and Cher were surprised by the level of fame that their new career in television gave them. Cher was frequently recognized on the street, and she continued to embrace the fashion side of performing. She was surprised and delighted that her style choices became respected by the fashion industry.

Now financially secure again, the two were happy to be wealthy and respected in show business. Sonny was determined to make so much money that they would never have to worry again, and he became more business oriented. He spent his spare time with his new lawyer trying to plan new contracts and gigs. While Cher understood his ambition, she also missed the more playful version of Sonny and wished that he was more family oriented and present for their daughter. The two bought a mansion in Holmby Hills, an exclusive Los Angeles enclave where Cher had long dreamed of living, and they had it lavishly decorated. She loved the house but felt lonely living there, as she had few friends since Sonny forbade her from socializing, even with other women.