How Long Were Cher and Gregg Allman Married? Here’s Everything You Need To Know

As a lifestyle expert with a penchant for delving into the lives of iconic figures, I find myself captivated by Cher’s latest memoir, “Cher: Part One.” The turbulent tale of her whirlwind marriage to Gregg Allman is a testament to the complexities and unpredictabilities that life can throw at even the most extraordinary individuals.


In Cher’s recently published memoir titled “Cher: Part One,” the famed singer discusses her turbulent marriage to Gregg Allman, which took place in 1975. This impromptu union started with a hasty wedding in Las Vegas but lasted just nine tumultuous days before dissolving into chaos. Cher shares intimate details about the challenges, attempts at reconciliation, and ultimately the breaking point of their relationship.

In the year 1975, following a short-lived romance, Cher and Gregg Allman exchanged vows in a hurriedly arranged ceremony in Las Vegas. The event, which took place over a span of just a few days, was attended by merely two friends of Cher’s. As described by Cher herself, the wedding lacked any semblance of romantic flair and skipped the traditional post-wedding honeymoon.

Just days after our wedding bliss, I found myself filing for divorce. It was a shocking discovery – a plastic bag filled with white powder hidden within his toiletry bag, as detailed in my memoir. Yet, amidst the chaos, we gave reconciliation a shot and stayed together for roughly four years until 1979 when we parted ways once more.

In the course of their marriage, they encountered numerous hurdles, one being Allman’s battles with drug abuse. Cher remembered times of immense irritation and fatigue, especially during counseling sessions where Allman confessed the burden he felt as “Mr. Cher.” Despite taking a honeymoon in Jamaica to revive their relationship, it soon fell apart when Cher caught Allman drinking, resulting in quarrels and further admissions about his substance abuse problems.

In July 1976, the couple welcomed their child, Elijah Blue Allman. This birth momentarily filled them with optimism. Yet, shortly after bringing him home, Cher recounted a harrowing event: Allman suffered a paranoid breakdown and claimed to see armed men in the backyard. This event proved to be the breaking point for Cher. With her children, Elijah and her son from her marriage with Sonny Bono, in mind, she chose to terminate the relationship due to concerns for their safety.

Despite the fact that their relationship ended in 1979, Cher recognizes Allman’s attempts to conquer his personal challenges and sustain their connection as long as possible. Looking back on the ups and downs, Cher’s memoir offers insight into a tumultuous yet transformative phase of her life, demonstrating that even the most illustrious stars encounter difficulties in private.

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2024-11-21 11:56