Cher Gets the Last Word

Cher's unabashedly frank attitude endears her to millions of fans. She's as witty as she is physica--an always, always sexy. An intriguing blend of Armenian American and Cherokee, she's also extremely adept at staying in the game. Her reign as an undisputed diva is among the longest in show business. Now 68, she was just 19 when she hit the national stage with then-husband Sonny Bono. She has won a best-actress Oscar, an Emmy, three Golden Globes and a Grammy. And she has scored a No. 1 record in each of the past six decades. Here, Nash discusses shares Cher's staying power, private world, and why she avoids mirrors.