Cher Celebrates Her Birthday Amidst a Global Pandemic

Let's talk about birthdays, but not just any birthday—Cher's 74th birthday! You know Cher, right? The legendary singer, actress, and global icon who’s been dazzling us for decades. Well, on this special occasion, she decided to celebrate in a way that aligns with the times we’re living in. Instead of a big, lavish party, she opted for a small, socially distanced gathering with her closest loved ones. Everyone showed up masked and gloved, ready to honor the queen of pop and rock while keeping everyone safe. Cher took to social media to express her gratitude, thanking her team and fans for making her day so memorable.

Cher's Heartfelt Message to Her Fans

On Wednesday, May 20, Cher shared her appreciation with a heartfelt message on Twitter. "Hey, Crew," she wrote, "What can I say... you guys are the best and I can’t believe I’m ‘so’ old and ‘still crazy after all these years.’ I can’t find the words to thank you for everything you’ve done for me." It's not every day that someone in their 70s gets to feel this loved and celebrated, but Cher sure knows how to keep her fans close and her heart open.

A Surprise Party with a Twist

Cher’s birthday celebration wasn’t just any ordinary gathering. She threw herself a surprise party—yes, you read that right—a surprise party where everyone adhered to safety protocols. In another tweet, she said, "Had a great surprise party!! We were outside, masks, gloves, and social distancing. Not easy!! Being outside helped. Ten people. There was cake." Cher went on to say how challenging it was to maintain social distance, but she managed to make it work. "Hope we did it right. It’s not easy. A million things you’re used to doing that you can’t do anymore." Cher’s ability to adapt and still find joy in life is truly inspiring.

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Fans Shower Cher with Love and Support

Cher’s fans didn’t hold back in showing their love and appreciation for her. One Twitter user commented, "I hope you had a beautiful day [with] your friends! We had cupcakes in my house to celebrate you!" Another fan chimed in, "Happy Birthday, Cher. I am so glad you had a good time [amongst] this craziness. You deserve to celebrate the wonderful woman you are. Big love!" It’s heartwarming to see how much Cher means to her fans, and how they rally around her, even from afar.

HAD GREAT SURPRISE🎉🎁
🎈🎂PARTY‼️WE WERE OUTSIDE,MASKS GLOVES,& SOCIAL DISTANCING.Hardest Part,Social Distancing,NOT EASY‼️BEING OUTSIDE HELPED.10 PPL.THERE WAS CAKE👻🎂🥰👻. HOPE WE DID IT RIGHT🤞🏻.ITS NOT EASY🙄.A MILLION THINGS YOU’RE USED TO DOING THAT YOU CANT DO😣
— Cher (@cher) May 21, 2020

The Secret to Cher's Youthful Energy

Throughout her illustrious career, Cher has managed to stay in incredible shape. At 74, she looks and feels amazing, and she credits her youthful energy to a healthy lifestyle. In an interview with The Sun in October 2019, she revealed her secrets: "I have to work at it. I don’t drink, and I’ve never done drugs. I hate watching TV. I take care of myself and I’m a good eater." Cher’s dedication to her health is evident in everything she does, from her performances to her everyday life.

Cher's Journey with Aging Gracefully

While Cher has always been able to eat whatever she wanted in her younger years, she realized that after hitting 50, things changed. "I could eat whatever I wanted. But after that, you have to work out," she explained. Despite her disciplined lifestyle, she still indulges in her guilty pleasure—chocolate. "I can eat three bars in a row," she confessed with a laugh. Now that she’s in her 70s, Cher is more mindful of how many tours she can handle. Although her mother tells her that "age is just a number," Cher believes there will come a time when she’ll have to step back from performing. "It is so embarrassing because I keep on having these farewell tours. I’m not 100, but I’m close," she joked. "I, honest to God, think this is the end, not because I can’t do it anymore, but because I’m older than glass, and people are just going to get tired of coming to see me." But let’s be real—Cher couldn’t be more wrong about that. No matter how old she gets, we’ll always buy a ticket to see her perform.