Chaz Bono has faced numerous challenges as the child of music legend Cher, especially growing up in the public eye. His journey is incredibly inspiring. At 39, in 2011, he began transitioning to male, and while Cher has always supported him, their relationship experienced some initial hurdles.
Cher struggled with Chaz’s coming out as gay, reacting strongly when he first revealed his identity. Over time, however, their bond strengthened as they navigated his transition together. Chaz was born Chastity Bono on March 4, 1969, and became well-known through appearances on The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour.
As a child, Chaz felt different from his peers and struggled to connect with them. At 18, he came out as a lesbian, later realizing he identified as male. Cher admitted it was difficult for her to accept at first but ultimately embraced Chaz’s journey, even describing a “mourning period” for the loss of her daughter.
Chaz’s transition included a successful career in entertainment, notably becoming the first transgender man on Dancing with the Stars in 2011. He also faced personal challenges, including weight struggles. His health journey began in earnest during his transition, leading to significant weight loss, although it came with the challenge of excess skin.
After a tumultuous engagement with Jennifer Elia, who supported him through his transition, Chaz found love again with Shara Mathes in 2017. They maintain a relatively private relationship, with Chaz expressing gratitude for their bond on social media.
Chaz Bono’s story is one of bravery and resilience, and his journey inspires many. Please share this story to honor his courage and encourage others facing similar challenges.
Julia Roberts Goes Blonde, and Everyone Notice the Same Thing
Julia Roberts is making waves again with a cool new hair color, but people have totally different opinions about her latest look.
On June 16, Julia Roberts’ trusted colorist, Kadi Lee, took to Instagram to unveil the actress’s bold new look — she’s swapped out her soft brown locks for a stunning golden blonde. Lee explained in her post that she approached the transformation gradually to ensure Roberts’ hair stayed healthy throughout the process.
The 56-year-old actress also changed her usual blunt bangs to a softer curtain style that framed her face. She wore her layered hair in loose waves, showing off the mix of dark and light highlights in her new look.
Going blonde wasn’t Roberts’ only recent hair change. Last year, in March 2023, she surprised everyone by showing up with bangs at an event.
Since the actress is known for her iconic red hair, people have mixed feelings about her new blonde look. However, most people ended up loving it and praised her for the change. “How she looks so stunning with literally any hair color,” someone wrote. Other comments included, “Oh wow! That blonde looks amazing on her! Love Julia with dark hair, but I gotta admit, that blonde is beautiful!”
Many comments complimented her beauty despite the changes and years, with people saying things like, “Julia always looks amazing,” and “Perfection and an inspiration.”
Here are some tips Julia Roberts has shared over the years to keep her youthful look.
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