Cher got ‘blessing’ from transgender son Chaz Bono to use his ‘deadname’ Chastity in memoir

The Oscar-winning actress and singer Cher has revealed that she got the blessing from her transgender son Chaz Bono to use his former name Chastity in her upcoming memoir.

In an interview with People magazine, Cher said that she was initially hesitant to use Chastity's deadname in her book, but that she ultimately decided to do so after getting his permission.

"I talked to Chaz about it," Cher said. "And he said, 'Mom, I'm fine with it. I don't mind if you use my old name.' So that's what I did."

Cher's memoir, which is titled "The First Time," is set to be released on September 28th. The book will cover Cher's life and career, from her early days as a singer in the 1960s to her present-day status as an icon.

Bono, who was assigned female at birth, came out as transgender in 2008 and began living as a man in 2009. He legally changed his name to Chaz in 2010.

In a statement to People magazine, Bono said that he was "honored" that his mother had included him in her memoir.

"I'm so proud of my mom for sharing her story with the world," Bono said. "She's always been an inspiration to me, and I'm so grateful for her love and support."

Cher's decision to use Chastity's deadname in her memoir is a sign of the growing acceptance of transgender people in society.

Deadname is a term that refers to the birth name of a transgender person that they no longer use.

In the past, deadnames were often used against transgender people as a way to invalidate their identities.

However, in recent years, there has been a growing movement to respect the wishes of transgender people and to use their chosen names.

Cher's decision to use Chastity's deadname in her memoir is a sign of her respect for her son's identity.

Conclusion

Cher's memoir is sure to be a fascinating read, and her decision to use Chaz's deadname is a powerful sign of her love and support for her son.