Cher's Son Chaz Bono Marries Shara Blue Mathes
Chaz Bono's got Shara Blue Mathes, and baby, Shara's got Chaz.
After all, Cher's son, whom the singer shared with her late ex-husband Sonny Bono, tied the knot with Shara on March 8 in Los Angeles after nearly a decade together. Their story, however, goes back much further.
"I first met Shara more than 40 years ago when we were just teenagers," Chaz told People in an interview published March 13. "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."
Indeed, although the 47-year-old and his wife met as teenagers at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, their romance didn't fully blossom until 2017 after they reconnected.
For their nuptials, the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel was transformed into a moody wonderland with burgundy and deep purple flowers in red vases adorning the black-carpeted aisle.
For the milestone, Shara—mom to 25-year-old Cooper from a previous relationship—wore an A-Line wedding gown featuring lacy sleeves and a matching scalloped neckline. She completed the look with a veil neatly tucked into her curled black tresses. Her bouquet matched their ceremony's florals with purple orchids and red flowers peppered throughout.
Meanwhile, Chaz wore a classic black tux and a boutonnière that matched his wife's arrangement. As for Cher—also mom to son Elijah Allman, 49, with late ex-husband Gregg Allman—attended in an all-black ensemble.
For Chaz, marrying Shara was like coming home.
"She makes me feel complete knowing she will always be there beside me as partner, my best friend, and the love of my life," the American Horror Story actor told the outlet. "No matter what life brings us, we will always be safer and stronger together … and we are home."
While the couple prefers to keep much of their relationship private, they have shared the occasional tribute online. For instance, Shara couldn't help but praise Chaz as they celebrated his 51st birthday in 2020.
"Thank goodness we get to celebrate today on a light and HOPEFUL note," she wrote on Instagram at the time. "I will do everything I can to fill this next year with love."
And Chaz repaid the favor in 2023 on their sixth anniversary, writing on Instagram, "I'm so grateful to share my life with this amazing woman."
But Chaz and Shara aren't the only celebs who got married this year. Keep reading for all the couples who recently tied the knot.
The New England Patriots player and his partner—whose name has not been publicly revealed—got married in a private ceremony, days before his team will match-up against the Seattle Seahawks at the 2026 Super Bowl on Feb. 8.
On Jan. 21, the Wheel of Fortune co-host shared that she tied the knot with her longtime partner in a private wedding ceremony.
"Surprise! We got married!" Vanna wrote on Instagram at the time, alongside a photo of the couple from their big day. "John and I have been in love for more than a decade and a little while back, we wanted to make it official in a private ceremony."
She added, "We’re excited to share this new joyful chapter in our lives with all of you!"
The Love is Blind alum tied the knot with the corporate attorney Jan. 17 in an “elegant” Chicago wedding three years after her 2022 divorce from costar Jarrette Jones.
The ABC News correspondent, whose parents are the late Christopher Reeve and Dana Reeve, exchanged vows with event planner Amanda Dubin in Miami Jan. 17.
Joel Kim Booster & John-Michael Sudsina
After four years together, the Fire Island star and John-Michael Sudsina tied the knot Jan. 14 in an intimate ceremony at the Exploratorium, an interactive science museum in San Francisco.
"Feeling very lucky that I can honestly say my wedding was the best day of my life, no contest," Joel reflected on Instagram. "I've never felt so certain and so loved."
The Miss World America 2020 winner and nephew of actor Kyle MacLachlan tied the knot in New York City on Jan. 3 less than 2 years after Win popped the question in April 2024.
"We've already grown so much as a couple: being together nearly seven years, starting a business together and now getting married," Alissa told People in an interview published Jan. 2026. "We are an amazing team, and we're so excited to continue to grow together for the rest of our lives."
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