Cher turns 79: See her evolution in photos

Cher circa 1975, the year she and Sonny divorced. By that point, she had established herself as a solo artist with hits like “Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves,” “Half-Breed” and “Dark Lady.”

Cher is 75! See how the legendary singer has evolved over the years, from her most iconic fashion moments and famous relationships to those plastic surgery rumors.

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Cher is 75! See how the legendary singer has evolved over the years, from her most iconic fashion moments and famous relationships to those plastic surgery rumors.

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Cher performs with Sonny Bono in Germany in 1960.

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Cher and Sonny circa 1965.

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The couple promote “The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour” in 1970, one year after they married.

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Sonny and Cher circa 1973 with their child, Chaz (born 1969).

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Cher circa 1975, the year she and Sonny divorced. By that point, she had established herself as a solo artist with hits like “Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves,” “Half-Breed” and “Dark Lady.”

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Cher with her second husband, fellow musician Gregg Allman. They were married from 1975 to 1979.

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Cher poses for a fashion session in a Bob Mackie creation in 1978.

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Cher poses for photos for her 1979 album “Prisoner.”

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Cher during a 1984 photo shoot in Los Angeles.

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Cher backstage at the 1986 Academy Awards after presenting actor Don Ameche with an Oscar.

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Cher performs at Wembley Arena in London in 1992.

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Cher performs in Mountainview, Calif., in 1999 during her “Do You Believe?” tour.

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Cher performs in London in 2004 during her long-running farewell tour.

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Cher starring in the 2010 film “Burlesque.”

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Cher continuing to stun in a fringe jacket after appearing on “The Late Show” in 2015.

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Cher attends the 2020 Billboard Awards.