Chaz Bono is Now Married - Chaz Bono and Shara Blue Mathes tie the knot after 40 years of friendship
Chaz Bono, son of Cher and Sonny Bono, has married his long-time partner Shara Blue Mathes in a ceremony at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The wedding took place on March 8, 2023, marking a new chapter for the couple after decades of friendship and years together as a pair.
The two first crossed paths over 40 years ago as teenagers at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. Though their romance began much later, they reconnected in 2017 and soon went public with their relationship.
On their wedding day, Bono wore a classic tuxedo with a purple boutonnière, while Mathes chose a long-sleeved lace-top gown with an A-line skirt. The ceremony reflected their long journey from old friends to life partners. Bono has been open about the strength of their bond, describing Mathes as his rock. He has said she makes him feel complete and that together, they are safer and stronger. Beyond their personal lives, Bono has remained active in LGBTQ+ advocacy, using his platform to support organisations like the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center and PFLAG. His 2011 memoir, *Transition*, helped raise awareness of transgender issues, and he has appeared on shows such as *Oprah* and *Dancing with the Stars* to further the cause.
The marriage brings together two people who have known each other since their youth. Their wedding follows years of shared experiences and public advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. The couple now begins their next phase as partners in both life and activism.
