Chaz Bono Marries Shara Blue Mathes: 40-Year Love Story Comes Full Circle at Hollywood Roosevelt
Chaz Bono and Shara Blue Mathes are officially married. The 57-year-old son of Cher and the late Sonny Bono tied the knot with his longtime partner Sunday, March 8, in a glamorous Hollywood ceremony that doubled as one of the most romantic reunion stories in recent celebrity news — 40 years in the making.
The Wedding: Hollywood Glam Formal at the Roosevelt
Chaz Bono wed Shara Blue Mathes on March 8 at The Hollywood Roosevelt hotel in Los Angeles. The couple's dress code was listed as "Hollywood Glam Formal" on their wedding website.
Shara wore an A-line wedding gown featuring lacy sleeves and a matching scalloped neckline, completing the look with a veil tucked into her curled black tresses and a bouquet of deep purple orchids and vibrant blooms. Chaz wore a classic black tuxedo with a matching boutonnière.
Wedding planner Natalie Sofer revealed the couple shared a celebratory dip after exchanging vows, with guests describing the evening as both glamorous and deeply emotional.
Cher in the Front Row — and Wearing a Mystery Diamond
Cher attended her son's wedding and sat in the very front pew, cheering on Chaz as he dipped his new wife for their first photos as a married couple.
Cher arrived wearing a striking pear-shaped diamond and matching band on her left hand, dressed in a star-patterned hoodie, muted red top, loose cargo pants, and chunky black sneakers. The teardrop sparkler prompted immediate public speculation about a possible engagement of her own — though no confirmation has been made.
A 40-Year Love Story: "The Very First Girl I Ever Kissed"
Chaz and Shara first met as teenagers while studying at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in Hollywood. Life took them in different directions for decades, but the couple reconnected through mutual friends in 2017 and began rebuilding their relationship.
Chaz confirmed the marriage on Instagram, writing, "After knowing each other for 40 years and being in a relationship for 9, Shara and I got married at the Hollywood Roosevelt on Sunday March 8th."
"I first met Shara more than 40 years ago when we were just teenagers. I think it's safe to say that not many grooms ultimately end up marrying the very first girl they ever kissed so many years later," Chaz told People. "She makes me feel complete knowing she will always be there beside me as partner, my best friend, and the love of my life. No matter what life brings us, we will always be safer and stronger together — and we are home."
Who Is Shara Blue Mathes?
Shara Blue Mathes is a mother to a 25-year-old son named Cooper from a previous relationship. She and Chaz also started a business together during their nearly nine years as a couple. Shara previously opened up on social media about her battle with breast cancer, a challenge the couple faced and overcame together during their relationship.
The newlyweds are honeymooning in Hawaii, according to their Honeyfund wedding registry page.
