Cher, a multi-hyphenate icon, has shared a captivating chapter from her life in her new autobiography, "Cher: The Memoir, Part One". This memoir delves deep into her complex relationship with Sonny Bono, who sadly passed away in 1998. During a tumultuous period in the 1970s while working on "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour", Cher, now 78, found herself attracted to a guitarist named Bill. In a moment of desperation, she confided in Bono that she desired to sleep with Bill. "Ever since we'd first started living together, he'd been secretly convinced I'd leave him one day," Cher wrote of Bono, adding that this was something he only revealed to her years later.

Uncover Cher's Intimate Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Private Investigations

Rocky Relationship and Desperate Confession

During that time, despite having a show with Bono scheduled for that evening when she decided to leave him, Cher recalled feeling an overwhelming sense that "there was no way I could do that." When she left, Bono warned her, "America will hate you for breaking this up." She then packed a bag and sought refuge in her friend Paulette and Ridgeway's room where Bill was. In a moment of weakness, she "begged" him to take her to the airport.

Cher and Sonny Bono's relationship had been fraught with challenges, and this incident was just one of many that shaped their story.

The Aftermath and Private Detective Tailing

After leaving, Cher discovered that Bono had hired private detectives to keep an eye on her and Bill. Their respective cars got lost in the foggy San Francisco Bay. Cher later learned that Bono's act of revenge was sleeping with Bill's girlfriend the previous night. This led her to ask Bill to accompany her to San Francisco using the money Bono gave her.

The events that followed were a web of emotions and decisions that would have a profound impact on Cher's life.

Hotel Stay and Unwanted Gossip

Cher and Bill arrived in San Francisco and checked into a hotel around 4 a.m. They took separate rooms to avoid any unwanted gossip about her and Bono. However, they ended up sleeping together. "A little later, we made love, and it was unbelievable. I knew then that I would never have sex with Sonny again," she continued.

This moment marked a turning point in Cher's life and her relationship with Sonny.

Return to Los Angeles and Show Cancellation

The following morning, the private detectives found Cher, and she returned to Los Angeles. The Sahara hotel, where she and Bono were expected to perform, put out a press release stating that the show was canceled due to her "suffering from exhaustion."

Despite the turmoil, days later, Cher and Bono returned to CBS for their variety show together. Eventually, they divorced in 1975.

Childhood and Ascent to Stardom

The first half of Cher's two-volume memoir is filled with anecdotes from her childhood and her journey to stardom. It also includes stories about Gene Simmons, Warren Beatty, and Salvador Dalí.

Cher's life is a tapestry of experiences that have made her the legendary figure she is today.

Cher: The Memoir, Part One is now available for purchase wherever books are sold, allowing readers to delve deeper into Cher's fascinating life.