Marry in secret
Cher and Sonney had a secret marriage in Tijuana, Mexico, in a hotel room. The said wedding, however, was not legal as it had no witnesses (literally!). Despite this, the couple saw it as a real union. Cher was only 18 that time and was totally head-over-heals with Sonny. Vows were exchanged, and rings were given inside that hotel room. Their $10 rings were engraved with their names. The marriage, however, was kept a secret for a while.
Marry In Secret
Separating from Sonny
In 1974, Sonny and Cher announced their separation. The once most loved couple in the music industry stated that they had had issues since 1972. Sonny said, “The public still thinks we are married, that’s the way it has to be.” While a legal separation was filed by Sonny, Cher cited “involuntary servitude” as grounds for filing a divorce. She also said that some of their joint earnings were withheld from her by Sonny. Not surprisingly, their separation went from okay to sour.
Separating From Sonny