What made Cher famous?

Cher is known for her distinctive contralto singing voice and for having worked in numerous areas of entertainment, as well as adopting a variety of styles and appearances throughout her six-decade-long career.

Cher gained popularity in 1965 as one-half of the folk rock husband-wife duo Sonny & Cher after their song “I Got You Babe” peaked at number one on the US and UK charts. Together they sold 40 million records worldwide.

Having sold 100 million records, Cher is one of the world’s best-selling music artists. Her achievements include Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award, an Academy Award and many others.