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Cher Reflects on Controlling Marriage and Financial Independence

1/6/2026

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Cher discussed on the Armchair Expert podcast how her marriage to Sonny Bono, her mentor and partner, grew increasingly controlling as fame rose.
Their relationship deteriorated, leading to a 1975 divorce that exposed Bono's financial mismanagement.
Cher received 50% of their publishing royalties, which later proved lucrative.
She said she has never had success with men and money, reflecting on autonomy and finances.
Sonny Bono died in 1998.

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Story summary

Cher discussed on the Armchair Expert podcast how her marriage to Sonny Bono, her mentor and partner, grew increasingly controlling as fame rose.
Their relationship deteriorated, leading to a 1975 divorce that exposed Bono's financial mismanagement.
Cher received 50% of their publishing royalties, which later proved lucrative.
She said she has never had success with men and money, reflecting on autonomy and finances.
Sonny Bono died in 1998.