Cher Reveals Birth Name Mix-Up in Memoir

In her new memoir, "Cher: The Memoir, Part One," Cher reveals her shock at discovering her first name is officially registered as "Cheryl" instead of the name she believed to be "Cherilyn". This mix-up stemmed from her mother, Georgia Holt, who named her in a moment of confusion during labor in 1946, taking inspiration from actress Lana Turner. Cher confronted her mother about the error years later, to which Holt humorously responded that she was a teenager in pain at the time. The singer legally changed her name to "Cher" in 1979, dropping her four surnames. Additionally, Cher discusses her dyslexia, which she realized she had after her child, Chaz Bono, was diagnosed, noting that she felt a sense of clarity upon learning about her condition. Cher's memoir was published on November 19 and is available now.