THE TRUTH ABOUT CHERS FIRST TATTOO

When it comes to breaking barriers in pop culture, Cher stands out as a true expert. Her list of accomplishments is nothing short of legendary, and in 2011, she achieved a milestone that no artist has matched. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, she became the first and only artist to claim the top spot on the music charts in six consecutive decades. Cher also secured her place in history as the oldest woman to grace the No. 1 position on the Billboard Hot 100. This extraordinary feat was accomplished in 1998 with her hit dance track, “Believe.” While her music career has made her an icon, there’s more to Cher than meets the eye, especially when it comes to tattoos.

A Bold Choice: Cher’s First Tattoo

In a 2008 interview with USA Today, Cher shared a surprising revelation. She had recently undergone the removal of a tattoo. She explained, “When I got tattooed, only bad girls did it: me and Janis Joplin and biker chicks. Now it doesn’t mean anything. No one’s surprised. I got a tattoo right after I left Sonny (Bono), and I was feeling real independent. That was my badge.” Cher and Sonny Bono separated in 1974, which provides an approximate timeline for Cher’s first tattoo. However, different sources, including Purple Clover and News 24, suggest that she got her first ink in 1972 or 197So, what design did Cher choose to celebrate her newfound independence?

Banter with David Letterman: Cher’s Tattoo Tales

In a 2013 interview on David Letterman’s late-night talk show, Cher and Letterman engaged in playful banter about her tattoos. Letterman playfully quoted Cher as saying she had tattoos she’d never seen, but Cher clarified, “That’s not what I said; I have tattoos that I hardly ever see. When I had a boyfriend, he told me about it,” humorously gesturing behind her with her thumb. During an interview with Rosie O’Donnell from the same period, she humorously referred to her tattoos as “passe” and expressed her wish to view her own backside at least once before she passed away.

Cher shared an amusing connection with Janis Joplin during an interview with Letterman. She reminisced, “I think my first one was on my butt.” When Letterman inquired, “And it said …,” Cher responded with deadpan humor, “Hi, sailor.” As the audience applauded and Letterman chuckled, she continued, “That was on one cheek. The other cheek said ‘New in town?'” Cher was 27 at the time and reiterated her desire to have these tattoos removed, considering them outdated compared to contemporary body art.

Cher’s Tattoo Revelation: “A Garden on My Butt”

Cher’s “cheeky” tattoos are no secret to her fans. In 1989, her music video for “Turn Back Time” featured her performing on a battleship, donning a revealing leather and mesh outfit that accentuated the butterfly and flowers tattooed across her backside. As the Baltimore Sun reported in 1996, Cher described her early body art as “a garden on [her] butt,” and her mother and everyone else were genuinely appalled by it. Cher, however, embraced the controversy, stating, “And that suited me just fine. Now everybody has tattoos.”

According to the Baltimore Sun, Cher boasted a total of six tattoos at one point and contemplated removing all but one: a crystal dagger inked on the inside of her right arm. She humorously mused about life without her iconic ink, saying, “I can’t imagine what my butt’s gonna look like without the entire you know.” Her other tattoos included a necklace on her left arm, a black orchid on her right thigh, and a chrysanthemum on her left ankle.

Cher’s tattoos may have faded, but her legacy remains vibrant and evergreen, making her a true trailblazer in every sense.

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