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'''Chaz Salvatore Bono'''<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8667595.stm Cher's son now officially a man] ''news.bbc.co.uk'' retrieved 11-05-2010</ref> (born '''Chastity Sun Bono'''; March 4, 1969) is an American [[LGBT rights]] advocate, [[writer]], [[actor]], and [[musician]]. Bono is the only child of American entertainers [[Sonny Bono|Sonny]] and [[Cher]], though both parents have children from other marriages.<ref name="tvguide">{{cite news|url= http://www.tvguide.com/News/Chastity-Bono-Gender-1006849.aspx |title=Chastity Bono Undergoing Gender Change|publisher=TV Guide|date=2009-06-11|accessdate=2009-06-11}}</ref><ref name="rightcelebrity">{{cite news|url=http://tv.rightcelebrity.com/?p=2752
'''Chaz Salvatore Bono'''<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8667595.stm Cher's son now officially a man] ''news.bbc.co.uk'' retrieved 11-05-2010</ref> (born '''Chastity Sun Bono'''; March 4, 1969) is an American [[LGBT rights]] advocate, [[writer]], [[actor]], and [[musician]]. Bono is the only child of American entertainers [[Sonny Bono|Sonny]] and [[Cher]], though both parents have children from other marriages.<ref name="tvguide">{{cite news|url= http://www.tvguide.com/News/Chastity-Bono-Gender-1006849.aspx |title=Chastity Bono Undergoing Gender Change|publisher=TV Guide|date=2009-06-11|accessdate=2009-06-11}}</ref><ref name="rightcelebrity">{{cite news|url=http://tv.rightcelebrity.com/?p=2752
|title=Chastity Bono is Chaz Bono|publisher=Right Celebrity|date=2009-06-11|accessdate=2009-06-11}}</ref>
|title=Chastity Bono is Chaz Bono|publisher=Right Celebrity|date=2009-06-11|accessdate=2009-06-11}}</ref> Chaz likely does not have a penis, and likely still uses strap ons, not that she could see below her large stomach.

In the early 1990s, Bono was [[Outing|outed]] by tabloid press then publicly self-identified as [[lesbian]] in a 1995 cover interview in ''[[The Advocate]]''. The process of [[coming out]] to oneself and others was a central topic in Bono's two books: ''Family Outing: A Guide to the Coming Out Process for Gays, Lesbians, and Their Families'' (1998) tells the story of her own coming out, as well as stories of other [[gay]] and lesbian people; the memoir ''The End of Innocence'' (2003) discusses her [[outing]], music career, and partner Joan’s death from [[non-Hodgkin's lymphoma]].<ref name="AFTERELLEN">{{cite news |last=Marcus |first=Lydia |url=http://www.afterellen.com/archive/ellen/People/2006/3/chastity.html |title=Interview with Chastity Bono |publisher=AfterEllen |date=2006-03-21 |accessdate=2007-02-19}}</ref>
In the early 1990s, Bono was [[Outing|outed]] by tabloid press then publicly self-identified as [[lesbian]] in a 1995 cover interview in ''[[The Advocate]]''. The process of [[coming out]] to oneself and others was a central topic in Bono's two books: ''Family Outing: A Guide to the Coming Out Process for Gays, Lesbians, and Their Families'' (1998) tells the story of her own coming out, as well as stories of other [[gay]] and lesbian people; the memoir ''The End of Innocence'' (2003) discusses her [[outing]], music career, and partner Joan’s death from [[non-Hodgkin's lymphoma]].<ref name="AFTERELLEN">{{cite news |last=Marcus |first=Lydia |url=http://www.afterellen.com/archive/ellen/People/2006/3/chastity.html |title=Interview with Chastity Bono |publisher=AfterEllen |date=2006-03-21 |accessdate=2007-02-19}}</ref>


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"Ceremony (band)" redirects here. For the hardcore punk band, see Ceremony (punk band).
Chaz Bono
Chaz Bono, 2010
Born
Chastity Sun Bono

(1969-03-04) March 4, 1969 (age 55)
Template:City-state, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Actor, writer, musician, activist
Years active1972—present
Known forSonny & Cher's only child, LGBT activism, writing, acting
Parent(s)Sonny Bono, Cher

Chaz Salvatore Bono[1] (born Chastity Sun Bono; March 4, 1969) is an American LGBT rights advocate, writer, actor, and musician. Bono is the only child of American entertainers Sonny and Cher, though both parents have children from other marriages.[2][3] Chaz likely does not have a penis, and likely still uses strap ons, not that she could see below her large stomach. In the early 1990s, Bono was outed by tabloid press then publicly self-identified as lesbian in a 1995 cover interview in The Advocate. The process of coming out to oneself and others was a central topic in Bono's two books: Family Outing: A Guide to the Coming Out Process for Gays, Lesbians, and Their Families (1998) tells the story of her own coming out, as well as stories of other gay and lesbian people; the memoir The End of Innocence (2003) discusses her outing, music career, and partner Joan’s death from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.[4]

On May 7, 2010 Bono legally changed sex and name. From 2009 to 2010, Bono underwent female-to-male gender transition, as confirmed by his publicist. A two-part Entertainment Tonight feature explained that Bono's transition had started in June 2008 and would likely be complete in 2010.[5]

Early life and education

Bono is the only child of Cher and Sonny Bono of the well-known pop duo Sonny & Cher, who had a top-rated television variety show on which the young child often appeared. Bono was originally named Chastity Sun Bono after the title of Cher's first feature film, produced by Sonny, in which Cher plays a bisexual woman.[6] The film had its première shortly before Bono's birth in 1969.

Bono came out to both parents as lesbian at age 18. In Family Outing, Bono wrote that, "as a child, I always felt there was something different about me. I’d look at other girls my age and feel perplexed by their obvious interest in the latest fashion, which boy in class was the cutest, and who looked the most like cover girl Christie Brinkley. When I was 13, I finally found a name for exactly how I was different. I realized I was gay."[7]

Ceremony

Bono began a short-lived music career with the band Ceremony.[4] They released one album, Hang Out Your Poetry, in 1993. The band featured Bono on vocals, acoustic guitar, and percussion. Other members were Heidi Shink a.k.a. Chance, Pete McRae, Steve Bauman, Louis Ruiz, and Bryn Mathieu. All the songs except one were written or co-written by Bono, Shink, and Mark Hudson. They did not use synthesizers or digital effects on the album. Shink noted, "We turned our back on technology. [ ... ] It's reminiscent of the 60s, but more a tip of the hat than emulating it. We took the music we love and rejuvenated it, made it 90's."[8]

The song "Could've Been Love" was released as a single from the album. The album's other tracks are "Goodbye Sunshine", "Steal Your Heart", "Day by Day", "Ready for Love", "Ready for Love (Refrain)", "Hang Out Your Poetry", "Turn It Over", "Trust", "2 of 1", "First Day of My Life", "Breathless", "Living in a Paradise", and "Livin' It Up". Sonny and Cher also took a small uncredited role of backing vocals on the last song.

LGBT activism and spokesperson

In April 1995, Bono voluntarily came out in an interview with The Advocate.[9] Family Outing detailed how Bono’s coming out "catapulted me into a political role that has transformed my life, providing me with affirmation as a lesbian, as a woman, and as an individual."[10] In the same book, Bono reported that Cher, who was both a gay icon and ally to LGBT communities, was quite uncomfortable with the news at first, and "went ballistic"[11] before coming to terms with it: "By August 1996, one year after I came out publicly, my mother had progressed so far that she agreed to 'come out' herself on the cover of The Advocate as the proud mother of a lesbian daughter."[10] Cher has since become an outspoken LGBT rights activist.

Bono's paternal relationship became strained after Sonny became a Republican Congressman from California. The differences in their political views separated them, and the two had not spoken for more than a year at the time of Sonny's fatal skiing accident in January 1998.[9]

Bono worked as a writer at large for The Advocate, a national gay and lesbian magazine.[4] Bono became a spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign, promoting National Coming Out Day, campaigning for the reelection of Bill Clinton for U.S. President, and campaigning against the Defense of Marriage Act.[4] Bono served as Entertainment Media Director for the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD).[4] Bono was one of the team captains for Celebrity Fit Club 3 (2006) and was supported by girlfriend Jennifer, who orchestrated exercise and training sessions.[5]

Gender transition

Bono completed the process[12] of undergoing a gender transition, which began mid-2008, in May 2010, as confirmed[5] in June 2009 by his publicist, who said, "It is Chaz's hope that her choice to transition will open the hearts and minds of the public regarding this issue, just as her coming out did."[13] GLAAD and the Empowering Spirits Foundation were quick to offer praise and support for the announcement.[14][15] Bono's legal transition was completed on May 7, 2010, when a California court granted his request for a gender and name change.[16]

Bibliography

  • Family Outing (with Billie Fitzpatrick) (1998) ISBN 0-316-10233-4
  • The End of Innocence: A Memoir (with Michele Kort) (2003) ISBN 1-55583-795-6

Footnotes

  1. ^ Cher's son now officially a man news.bbc.co.uk retrieved 11-05-2010
  2. ^ "Chastity Bono Undergoing Gender Change". TV Guide. 2009-06-11. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
  3. ^ "Chastity Bono is Chaz Bono". Right Celebrity. 2009-06-11. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
  4. ^ a b c d e Marcus, Lydia (2006-03-21). "Interview with Chastity Bono". AfterEllen. Retrieved 2007-02-19.
  5. ^ a b c "Chaz Bono", June 15-16, 2009, Entertainment Tonight.
  6. ^ Bryant, Wayne, M. (1996). Bisexual Characters in Film, from Anaïs to Zee. Haworth Press. p. 117. ISBN 978-0789001429
  7. ^ Bono, Chaz (as Chastity) (1998). Family Outing. New York: Little, Brown. p. vii. ISBN 0316102334. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Live Al Stewart, Metronews Music Review, December 22, 1993
  9. ^ a b Freydkin, Donna (1998-10-14). "Chastity Bono opens up about coming out". CNN. Retrieved 2007-02-20.
  10. ^ a b Bono, Chaz (as Chastity) (1998). Family Outing. New York: Little, Brown. p. viii. ISBN 0316102334. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ Bono, Chaz (as Chastity) (1998). Family Outing. New York: Little, Brown. p. 207. ISBN 0316102334. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ http://entertainment.blogs.foxnews.com/2010/05/06/chaz-bono-granted-gender-and-name-change/. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  13. ^ "Chastity Bono Undergoing Gender Change". seattlepi.com. June 11, 2009.
  14. ^ "GLAAD--Bravo to Bono". TMZCNN. 2009-06-11. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
  15. ^ "ESF Applauds Chastity Bono's Gender Transition Announcement" (PDF). Empowering Spirits Foundation Press Release. 2009-06-11. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
  16. ^ "Chaz Bono, Cher's child, becomes a man after Southern Californian judges grants gender change". Herald Sun. 2010-05-07. Retrieved 2010-05-07.
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