“We had a great time”

Cher appears in Jimmy Kimmel Live! This week is promoting the first volume of her memoir, giving fans a glimpse into her life and six-year career.

In a candid conversation, she reflects on her partnership with Sonny Bono, shares the story behind her iconic driver’s license, and reveals unexpected anecdotes from her legendary journey.

Cher reflects on her relationship with ex-husband and music partner Sonny and shares how their professional collaboration shaped their lives.

“Doing this show brings us together because we have so much fun on the show,” she told Kimmel. “We were equals. That was… I mean, I loved it. We worked really well together, and it really kept our relationship going longer than I really wanted. From 1965’s breakthrough hit Starting with “I Got You Babe,” Sonny & Cher became one of the most iconic music groups of the era.

Their humor and chemistry later transitioned seamlessly to television, making The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour a staple of 1970s entertainment, despite the challenges of their personal relationship.

Cher also talked about a man who helped her leave Sonny, calling him a key figure during that period. “He was instrumental in helping me leave Sonny,” she said. “He’s a very nice guy… I mentioned his full name [in the memoir]so I wonder how he feels about that.

In a lighter moment, Cher discusses the process of getting a driver’s license that only displays her name. “I don’t have a last name, so my driver’s license just says Cher,” she explained. “You have to prove that someone can recognize you, just like the public can recognize you by your name. It’s not easy.

Kimmel then fired off a barrage of questions to Cher, in which she revealed more about her unusual experience. She admitted trying for jury service but was dismissed for being “too distracting.” “Ten minutes later, the judge kicked me out,” she said, laughing.

She also admitted to playing video games a month ago but was tight-lipped about the details. When asked if she wanted to go to Costco, she hesitated and replied, “I think about it once,” making the audience laugh.

The conversation turned to Cher’s friendship with former President Jimmy Carter, who recounted their first dinner together on their first night in the White House. She revealed Carter’s passion for rock and roll, noting that Gregory and the Allman Brothers Band raised the initial funding for his campaign. “He called me one time and asked me to do something on Johnny Carson’s show,” Cher said. “Johnny Carson didn’t like me and kicked me out of the party…but I didn’t like him either, so it didn’t make any difference.”

Cher’s Memoirs, Part onedebuted at No. 1 new york times on the bestseller charts and stayed at the top for four weeks, cementing her influence not only in music and film, but in storytelling as well. Her impact on the Billboard charts is undeniable, with her seminal hit “Believe” topping the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks in 1999 and earning her a Grammy for Best Dance Song Recording Awards. Another fan-favorite, “If I Could Turn Back Time” remains a classic song from the late 1980s.

As fans eagerly await the second volume of her memoir, set to be released in November, Cher joked, “I haven’t even started writing it yet.”

At the end of the interview, Cher told Kimmel, “You’re a lot nicer and funnier than I thought you would be and make the audience laugh.”