Quote Of The Day By Cher: 'I Look In The Mirror, And I See This Old Lady Looking Back At Me. And I Have ...'

Cher has been there and done it all. Millions of records sold all around the world? Check? Academy Awards and Golden Globes? You know it. She has been a pop culture staple since the 1960s, which is a career most people would dream of. Still, Cher doesn't necessarily view longevity in a positive light.

Born Cherilyn Sarkisian in 1946, Cher had a difficult childhood due to her parents getting divorced and her mother not having a lot of money. However, it didn't take long for Cher to find her own fame and fortune after pursuing a career in music. The star first shot to fame as one half of Sonny and Cher, the former duo (and couple) who topped the charts with "I Got You Babe" in 1965. 

Sadly, Sonny and Cher later got divorced and split apart. Cher found success as a solo artist afterward, with hits like "If I Could Turn Back Time" and "Believe" going on to become timeless classics. Her fans (rightfully) praise her for her ability to stay relevant, but Cher has wished that she could indeed turn back time, a sentiment expressed in our quote of the day.

"I look in the mirror, and I see this old lady looking back at me. And I have no idea how she got there."

These words were spoken in an interview Cher carried out with Today in 2016. During the conversation, the "Believe" hitmaker got candid about aging, noting that she isn't the biggest fan of herself. However, Cher refuses to let this negative mindset interfere with her career. While she has some issues with growing old, she also believes in picking herself up whenever things aren't going well. This mindset is probably why Cher has been so successful for decades.

Cher was 70 years old when she spoke to Today, but she was just as career-driven as ever. That said, her words undoubtedly struck a chord with many people, as growing old is difficult to accept — even before we reach 70. 

Cher's quote is pretty direct and easy to decipher. Cher isn't the biggest fan of aging, as she feels like time is moving too fast. She has continued to express this viewpoint since 2016, noting that aging is difficult when, in many ways, Cher is still the same person she's always been.

"I just can't believe I will be 80 at some point, sooner than I wish," Cher revealed in a separate interview with "Good Morning Britain" (via Yahoo News) in 2023. "And I will still be wearing my jeans and I will still be wearing long hair and I will still be doing the same stuff I've always done."

Aging is a scary part of life, but Cher's words are quite refreshing and inspirational. Sure, it taps into a fear many of us share, but you have to respect Cher for her authenticity and willingness to speak openly about her concerns. Everyone should be able to speak about their worries, regardless of what they are, and look to the future with an open heart.

• "Barbra Streisand once asked me, 'Why are you still working?' And I said, 'Because some day I won't be able to.' So, for as long as I can work, I will."

• "My mom said to me, 'You know, sweetheart, one day you should settle down and marry a rich man.' And I said, 'Mom, I am a rich man."

• "I'm older than dirt now. I'm the oldest person I meet in almost every room unless I'm in an old folks' home."

• "I don't know if not feeling old makes you younger. I keep up with the trends. I have lots of young friends. I have old friends, too. Honestly, I'm not trying to feel young. I'm not trying to be young. I am who I am. I'm just getting along."

• "I used to not like Cher, but I'm much more used to her now. I think she's improved."