Cher reveals surprising truths in new memoir including her real name and past relationships

Cher's new memoir reveals her real name is Cheryl, not Cherilyn as she believed. She discovered this when she legally changed her name to Cher. Her mother, Georgia Holt, had mistakenly put "Cheryl" on the birth certificate. The memoir also explores Cher's relationships with Sonny Bono and Gregg Allman. Notably, she mentions Val Kilmer as the only man who ever dumped her. Additionally, Cher shares personal stories, including a tough childhood and a teenage encounter with Warren Beatty. She also sought advice from Lucille Ball about leaving Sonny Bono.