Chaz Bono: A Journey of Identity, Strength, and Advocacy
Chaz Bono, the son of music icon Cher and entertainer Sonny Bono, grew up in the public eye. From childhood, he appeared on The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour, and by 18, he publicly came out as a lesbian—the first step in a long journey of self-discovery.
At 39, Chaz began his gender transition, a deeply personal process that was documented in the award-nominated film “Becoming Chaz.” The documentary offered an honest look at the emotional and physical aspects of transitioning and helped bring transgender issues into public conversation.
While his mother initially struggled with the news, Cher became one of his strongest supporters, speaking out…
