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Cher

  • Net worth $350 million
  • Birthday May 20, 1946
  • Status Divorced
  • Country United States
  • Ethnicity Armenian, English, German
  • Source(-s) of wealth Actor, Singer

How much is Cher Worth? Cher Net Worth in 2026

$ 350 million
Cher Net Worth
$25,000,000 / year
Cher salary

By the Alux Research Team. How we estimate net worth

Cher’s net worth is estimated at $350 million as of October 2026. Cher is an American singer and actress, famous as half of Sonny & Cher and as a solo star and Academy Award winner. In 2026 she received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys and turned 80.

Net worth $350 million (estimate, October 2026)
Estimated annual income About $25 million a year (estimate)
Age 80
Born May 20, 1946, El Centro, California
Country United States
Occupations / sources of wealth Singer, actress, television personality
Known for Sonny & Cher, “I Got You Babe”, Moonstruck

How much is Cher worth in 2026?

Cher’s net worth is estimated at $350 million. Her fortune is built on more than six decades of hit records, sold-out tours, film roles and television work. Estimates vary, and this figure is an approximation rather than an audited number.

How Cher built it

  • Became a star as a duo. Sonny & Cher reached number one in the US and UK with I Got You Babe.
  • Turned to television. The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour made her a television star in the 1970s.
  • Reinvented herself on screen. She won the Best Actress Oscar for Moonstruck in 1987 and returned to film with Burlesque in 2010.

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Cher in 2026: what they’ve been up to

  • February 1, 2026: Received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, presented by host Trevor Noah.
  • May 20, 2026: Turned 80.
  • 2027: The second volume of her memoir is reportedly scheduled for April 2027, following the first volume released in November 2024.

How Cher makes money

  • Music: Hit singles and albums as a solo artist and with Sonny & Cher, plus streaming and catalog income.
  • Touring: Large-scale concert tours across her career.
  • Film and television: Acting fees, including an Academy Award-winning role, and her own TV shows in the 1970s.
  • Books: Her memoir, with a second volume expected.

Career timeline

  1. Duo years: Gained fame in the duo Sonny & Cher after “I Got You Babe” reached number one in the US and UK.
  2. 1966: Released her first million-selling solo song, “Bang Bang”.
  3. 1970s: Became a television star with The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour and a trendsetter for her outfits.
  4. Broadway: Made her Broadway debut in Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, then appeared in the film version.
  5. 1987: Won the Academy Award for Best Actress for Moonstruck.
  6. 2010: Returned to film after seven years with the musical Burlesque.
  7. 2013: Released Closer to the Truth, her first studio album in 12 years and her highest-charting US solo album, at number three.
  8. November 2024: Published the first volume of her memoir.
  9. 2026: Honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Early life and background

Cher was born Cherilyn Sarkisian in El Centro, California, to John Sarkisian, an Armenian-American truck driver, and Georgia Holt, an occasional model and actress. Her parents divorced when she was ten months old.

Her mother later remarried, and the family moved to Los Angeles, where her mother took small acting roles and got her daughters work as extras. Money was tight growing up.

By nine she had an unusually low voice, and she admired Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. In 1961 her mother married Gilbert LaPiere, who adopted Cher and her sister Georganne, and the girls attended Montclair College Preparatory School in Encino. Cher was creative, did well in French and English, and performed for classmates at school.

Cher net worth FAQ

What is Cher’s net worth?

Cher’s net worth is estimated at $350 million as of October 2026. Her wealth comes from decades of recording, touring, film and television.

How does Cher make money?

Cher earns money from album sales and streaming, touring, film and television roles, and book sales from her memoir.

How old is Cher?

Cher was born on May 20, 1946 and is 80 years old as of October 2026.

Where is Cher from?

Cher was born in El Centro, California, as Cherilyn Sarkisian, and is American.

What is Cher doing now?

In 2026 she received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys and celebrated her 80th birthday. The second volume of her memoir is reportedly due in April 2027.

How is Cher’s net worth estimated?

The figure is an estimate based on public reporting, deal and earnings figures and the value of known businesses and assets. It is approximate and can change as new information appears.

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How we estimate net worth

Our estimates are based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures all compiled in an internal valuation model. They are approximate, and figures change over time as new information emerges.

Last updated: October 2026.