Posted on 06/12/2009 5:48:31 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
Los Angeles, CA (BANG) - Cher's daughter is having a sex change. Chastity Bono - the 40-year-old daughter of the "Believe" singer and her late husband Sonny - began the lengthy gender reassignment process earlier this year.
She has asked family and friends to call her Chaz, and will have surgery to give her male genitals later this year.
Her spokesman said: "Chaz has made the courageous decision to honor his true identity. He is proud of his decision and grateful for the support and respect that has already been shown by loved ones."
"It is Chaz's hope that his choice to transition will open the hearts and minds of the public regarding this issue."
Chastity, a writer and reality TV star, came out as a lesbian 20 years ago, when she was just 18 years old.
Since then, she has been a passionate advocate for gay, lesbian and transgender rights.
Cher reportedly cut all ties with her daughter when she revealed her sexuality, saying in a statement at the time: "I'd always had this idea that she would get married and have a family."
They later reconciled and Chastity recently said: "My mother is thrilled that I'm losing weight and getting healthier, but as for her being more proud of me, I don't think there's anything work wise I could do that would make that happen because she is already proud of me."
"What mom cares about most is that I'm happy, healthy and enjoying my life."
Is it really a sex change operation if no one notices the difference?
TMI
And I need to know this, why?
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I don’t even know where to start...this person’s life has been a flustercluck from day one. Cher had the right idea at first, when she reacted badly to her daughter’s original decision to chase women when she couldn’t get a man. But I’m sure that the fag backlash against her career pushed her into accepting this freak of nature..and now, i’m sure she’s even more horrified at this latest outrage..but dares not say a word because the queer mafia would have her head.
I’m old enough that I watched the original airings of the Sonny and Cher variety show in the ‘70’s. They would bring out Chastity at the end of their show during their closing dialog, and would sing “I Got You, Babe” to each other and Chastity. Such a sweet, cute little girl. What animal, whether human or philosophical world view, would savage such an innocent?
Of course, Cher would always do her popular “tramp” number during most shows while sitting on a piano half naked.
I always liked the ending to that show, too.
And those Bob Mackie gowns! Yowsah! My Mom is a Costume Designer and an awesome seamstress, so I appreciate a nice piece of clothing, no matter how skimpy, LOL!
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