Cher Turns 75 — Here Are Her Most Amazing Over-the-Top Moments

In the early 1960s, as part of the pop duo Sonny & Cher, Cher rose to fame for her long pin-straight hair, bell bottoms, glamorous makeup style, and of course, her voice! 

There’s no denying that Cher, who was born Cherilyn Sarkisian, could rock a sequined jumpsuit like no one’s business!

In 1965, Sonny & Cher performed on NBC’s Hullabaloo in New York — and Cher’s ruffled top, and matching two-toned bell bottom pants stole the show.

Cher's look during an on-stage appearance circa 1966 was hippie-ish yet regal at the same time. She is a queen, after all. 

The epitome of glamour, Cher, wearing a shimmering silver dress and plenty of sparkling accessories, fixed her makeup backstage in Los Angeles in 1968.

Performing alongside Tom Jones, Cher was positively glowing in a Native American-inspired tunic and beaded headband in 1969.

The real-life couple showcased their acting skills on the set of Love, American Style, which aired in January 1971 — but we’re distracted by Cher’s gorgeous long locks and piles of gold accessories.

While out and about in the early 1970s, Cher opted for an intricate, Cleopatra-inspired beaded headdress. 

During a performance in August 1972, the entertainer pulled her long hair back into a voluminous bun while wearing a sequined, navel-baring top — a cropped style that would go on to be one of her signature fashion preferences. 

While filming an episode of the Sonny & Cher Show in 1974, Cher once again proved that there was no character — or costume — that she couldn’t tackle.

For an appearance on ABC's Cos in 1976, Cher opted for a red bandana over dramatic, curly hair — a departure from the star’s usually sleek style.

By the mid-seventies, things had gone south for Sonny and Cher, but the raven-haired beauty managed to find love again with singer Gregg Allman, of the Allman Brothers Band. Here she is in Los Angeles dressed in a blue halter top, holding their son Elijah, who was born in 1976. 

At a 1978 Cerebral Palsy Telethon, activist Cher lent a hand to support the cause — and she looked effortlessly chic in a plaid blazer, knee-high leather boots, and a natural hair style.

For her appearance at Billboard Magazine’s 1979 Disco Convention, Cher posed alongside Nile Rodgers and Alfa Anderson in a show-stopping (and very revealing) gold dress and matching gold headpiece. 

In 1979, Cher and Gene Simmons had a brief relationship, and it looks like this one-time couple definitely took some rock’n’ roll styling cues from one another.

In 1982, at the 36th Annual Tony Awards, a permed Cher was spotted chatting with Val Kilmer, wearing an elegant one-shoulder black dress.

By the early 80s, Cher had said goodbye to her long, straight locks and was rocking an edgier mullet. If anyone can pull off the controversial hairstyle, it’s Cher!

At the 55th Annual Academy Awards in 1983, Cher opted for all over sequins, wildly curly hair, and colorful makeup.

In 1984, Cher was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Silkwood. To mark the occasion, she wore a sparkly, barely-there gown with her curly hair in a pulled back style, and Kilmer on her arm. 

Attending the Grandview, USA premiere in 1984, Cher debuted a brand-new bold, bleached-blonde style. 

In November 1985, Cher attended a premiere in New York City in a punk-era purple wig, matching eyeshadow and an all-black ensemble.

At the 15th Annual People’s Choice Awards in 1989, Cher was back to her usual look: dark, voluminous locks, a bold lip and plenty of sparkles. 

While supporting Richie Sambora at his album release party in 1991, Cher, clad in a leather jacket, opted for more demure makeup and hair. 

The late '90s marked the beginning of a new era for Cher with the release of her mega-hit album, Believe. In 1999, she performed the "Star Spangled Banner" showing off her red highlights and blunt bangs.

At a press conference for VH1’s Divas Live in New York City, Cher went back to basics (for her!) with a beaded headpiece atop her signature dark locks. 

To celebrate her friend Hillary Clinton’s birthday in 2000, Cher opted for a reddish-purple hair color.

Not one to stick to one hair hue for long, Cher was back to bleach blonde for a taping of the American Bandstand’s 50th Celebration. 

This blonde beauty positively lit up the stage in retro aviators for 2002’s VH1 Divas Live. 

The living legend accepted her well-earned Artist Achievement Award at the Billboard Music Awards in 2002 — and to mark the occasion, Cher chose to accessorize with a feather headdress, naturally. 

Sequins, sequins, sequins… for her performance at the Fleet Centre in July 2002, Cher opted for an updated version of her 1970s jumpsuit style. 

For the premiere of Stuck On You in New York, Cher went for both bleached and dark hair, with some serious streaks. 

During the Tampa stop of her “Farewell Tour,” Cher serenaded the crowd in a show-stopping sequined, fur-lined coat and over-the-top crown. Yaasss, Queen!

Cher went au natural for an appearance at the Chrome Hearts Impromptu Family Party in 2006 — and we could not love this understated beauty look more.

While presenting the 38th AFI Life Achievement Award to friend Mike Nichols, a then 64-year-old Cher once again dared to bare her navel in a sequined vest. (And she looks amazing!)

With her son, Chaz Bono, an ageless and elegant Cher attended her hand and footprint ceremony at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. 

At the London premiere of Burlesque, Cher offered up some serious hair goals with her wavy, fire engine-red style.

A long-time supporter of LGBTQ rights, Cher donned chain links and fishnets for her appearance at NYC Pride 2013.

Cher, who won an Academy Award for her appearance in Moonstruck, introduced the film many years later at a viewing in Los Angeles looking every bit the living icon that she is.

For her appearance on NBC’s TODAY Show in September 2013, a 67-year-old Cher was an absolute vision in a studded blazer and feathered hairstyle.

Another year, another eye-popping headdress… this time for a live appearance in Florida in 2014.

Always the fashion icon, Cher attended the 2015 Costume Institute Gala alongside designer Marc Jacobs.

An understated Cher spoke at the 2016 Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills in a maroon beanie.

For a red carpet appearance in 2017, Cher looked every bit the Glamazon in a sequined pageboy cap and embellished leather jacket. 

Proving she can still keep up with today’s popstars, Cher graced the stage at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards in a nude bodysuit complete with fringed sparkles and pink wig with headpiece. And, in case you were wondering, yes, Cher was 71 YEARS OLD.

A back-to-blonde Cher unveiled the new Fountains of Bellagio show, which was choreographed to her song Believe, in early 2018.

Two legends in one photograph! Posing alongside co-star Meryl Streep, a wavy-haired Cher opted for an all-black ensemble for the premiere of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again in London.

An orange-haired Cher looked absolutely fierce in a gladiator-inspired dress and headpiece while performing in Sydney during her Here We Go Again Tour.

At the opening night of the US leg of her Here We Go Again Tour, Cher proved that she’s most definitely still got it in plenty of color, sparkle and over-the-top costuming.