The Queen of making things happen, Cherilyn Sarkisian La Piere (1946–), has spent a lifetime proving that persistence can turn challenges into triumph. From television variety shows to Oscar-winning performances and chart-topping hits, she has reinvented herself, always on her own terms.

In the late 1980s, health struggles with the Epstein–Barr virus tested her endurance, but not her spirit. “I couldn’t summon the energy to even go out of my house,” she explained. Through faith in her own resilience, she reclaimed her power and returned stronger than ever.

Even singer LeAnn Rimes would face the same virus, echoing Cher’s journey of perseverance. Yet it was Cher who turned recovery into renaissance. With her 1998 anthem Believe, she fused technology, music, and heart to create a song that defined a generation and reminded us that belief itself is an act of healing.

“I’ve never compromised who I am,” she said. “If I’ve gotten anywhere in my life, it’s been on my own merits.” That steadfast confidence shines through every performance. Her voice is an invitation to live boldly and celebrate what you do.

Through reinvention, Cher continues to embody the message she sings: make it happen. Setbacks are simply pauses in the song, and with joy, power returns.