Tue Nov 19 00:18:01 UTC 2024: ## Cher Reveals Sonny Bono Romance Wasn’t Love at First Sight
**LOS ANGELES, CA** – Music icon Cher has revealed a surprising twist in her whirlwind romance with the late Sonny Bono. In an upcoming interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Cher shared that her relationship with the singer-politician didn’t begin with mutual attraction.
While recounting their first meeting in a coffee shop in 1962, Cher described Bono’s memorable attire – a mohair suit, mustard shirt, white collar, and Cuban-heeled boots – and joked that it felt like the iconic “West Side Story” moment where Tony met Maria. However, she admitted, “He didn’t like me. It wasn’t love at first sight.”
Despite Bono’s initial lack of romantic interest, a relationship blossomed after the then-16-year-old Cher agreed to become his housekeeper. Cher revealed that Bono initially confessed he didn’t find her particularly attractive, a revelation that left her with a mixture of happiness and upset.
The significant 11-year age gap wasn’t a major obstacle, according to Cher, who attributed their connection to Bono’s somewhat childish nature and her own lack of materialistic expectations. She contrasted her approach with other women pursuing Bono, suggesting they sought a more mature and established partner. Cher fondly recalled a shared afternoon spent water-coloring, highlighting a connection that transcended typical romantic pursuits.
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