On 77th Birthday, Cher Cheekily Asks When She Will Start To ‘Feel Old’

May 23, 2023 by apost team

Cher has been an icon for the majority of her life thanks to her amazing talents as an actress and singer. As a member of the musical duo Sonny & Cher, Cher skyrocketed to pop stardom in the late 1960s and went on to achieve great success in the years following. She has struggled with heartache and hard times throughout her life but has always been a beacon of positivity and happiness for many people all over the world.

With plenty of drive and ambition, Cher worked hard at perfecting her skills as an entertainer. Her bold personality helped her meet influential people along the way, but it was ultimately her own talent that made her the star she still is today. 

Cher's powerful and unique voice helped her stand out against other singers. The performer has since become the Goddess of Pop for being a pinnacle figure in the male-dominated entertainment industry. With a career spanning nearly six decades, it's no surprise that this talented woman has received a plethora of awards and praise for her incredible work.

In Hollywood, ageism and beauty have been two of the most hotly debated topics among female celebrities and artists. Even pop culture icons like Cher can't escape these criticisms. On many occasions, Cher's fashion and beauty looks have been criticized, with many deeming that she is "too old" to wear such revealing clothing. 

As she turned 77 on May 20, 2023, Cher looked as ethereal as she did back in her younger years. While there may be a few wrinkles and reminders here and there, her style, charisma and confidence come through. Read on to see what pearls of wisdom the pop diva shared on her birthday and how her fans responded.

Cher was born Cherilyn Sarkisian on May 20, 1946, in El Centro, California. She didn't always live such a lavish and luxurious lifestyle, as Cher and her family struggled financially while the star was young. But not only did she go on to have an immensely successful singing career, she also found warm reception as a television personality, actress and activist, all the while maintaining her progressive outlook and optimistic demeanor that seems to keep her forever young.

One reason she remains so young at heart is that she doesn't care what people think. Cher told PEOPLE that she wants to look as good as she can for as long as she can, and while many might assume only plastic surgery is behind her looks and body, she insisted she got there through plain old hard work. 

"It isn't like I've got some amazing secret that nobody else has," she said. 

Cher continued:

"I've killed myself in the gym to have this body. What's ironic is that the press wants to write off my body as the result of cosmetic surgery. This way, they can dismiss me — and exercising — by saying, 'Well, look at her, she just went out and bought that body.'"

"Plastic surgery is no panacea. Nothing can change and maintain the shape of your body better than exercise and proper eating," she added.

Cher expanded on these sentiments in the summer of 2018 in an interview with Today. She reiterated the fact that living a healthy life and keeping a steadfast determination to hit the gym were her beauty secrets.

"All right. I don't drink, I don't smoke, I don't do drugs — I never have. I work out. I'm pretty good with my diet, except I like chocolate," she said.

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While Cher's commitment to fitness is truly inspiring, it has, on occasion, sounded overwhelming. In January 2022, Cher tweeted about her routine in a single day and said she "Just came up from, Abs, Zumba, Yoga, Wall Sits. Tomm. My Step Class, Yoga, Different Abs." The tweet left some of her fans intimidated. 

"Wow sounds exhausting, bet you kicked ass though 💪🏼💪🏼" one user commented, while another said, "Wow, that's a lot! Good 4 you. You put me 2 shame. I've been a couch potato this month. Will hv 2 start doing your workouts again!💪"

Her followers were again thrilled when the star posted a hilarious tweet to mark her 77th birthday on May 20, 2023. She wrote:

"Ok, Will Someone 🙏🏼PLEASE Tell me…..When Will I Feel OLD👶🏻. This is ridiculous🙄. I keep hearing these numbers, but I Honestly can't understand them. WHATS THE DEAL WITH #'s ⁉️ I'm dyslexic & #'s Are hard 4 me."

Fans were tickled by her humorous approach to marking her birthday and responded in kind. "Age is a number. When you open your heart (like I know you do) we are ageless. The spirit hasn't got an age," one user tweeted as another wrote, "You are ageless and timeless our Queen! Keep slaying us with your uniqueness, nerve, talent and charisma. We love you!"

A third user responded, "Celebrate your day!! So many times we take life for granted without realizing how truly short it actually is. How wonderful to wake up and say I made it through another year and be grateful you are loved and can love others no matter how 'old' you are. Happy birthday young lady!"

Cher also proved you're never too old to be too witty and ended her post with:

"Got to go work out."

Happy birthday Cher! Are you a fan of hers? If so, let us know which of her songs or films are your favorites and pass this on to family and friends who are big fans of hers too!