The encounter took place at a gala event for the Children's Hospital Los Angeles, where both Cher and Meghan were honored guests. While the two had never met before, Cher was well aware of Meghan's explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey, during which Meghan and Prince Harry leveled serious allegations against the royal family, including charges of racism, lack of support, and isolation.
Cher, a seasoned veteran of life's challenges, having weathered divorce, bankruptcy, and the loss of her ex-husband, Sonny Bono, was grappling with a personal crisis of her own. Her son, Elijah, whom she shares with the late rocker Greg Allman, had been battling severe mental health and substance abuse issues for years. Cher initiated a conservatorship filing on December 27th, citing Elijah's inability to manage his finances and his estranged wife's detrimental influence on his recovery.
Furious and deeply hurt, Cher confronted Meghan at the event, making her feelings known in front of a captivated audience. She told Meghan that she had no understanding of real problems, emphasizing that Meghan had everything she ever wanted and seemed to have thrown it away for fame, money, and attention. According to Cher, Meghan's actions were a stark contrast to Princess Diana's legacy and her own life experiences. She labeled Meghan as spoiled, selfish, and ungrateful, admonishing her for not deserving Prince Harry or their son, Archie.
Meghan attempted to defend herself in the face of Cher's verbal assault, but Cher remained uninterested in hearing her side of the story. She insisted that Meghan should be ashamed of herself for making allegations against the royal family and causing harm to Prince Harry and Queen Elizabeth. Cher also urged Meghan to prioritize her family and her son, emphasizing that she should be grateful for having a healthy and happy child, unlike Cher, whose son was fighting for his life.
With those words, Cher walked away from Meghan, leaving her stunned and in tears. The incident created a significant scene at the event and grabbed headlines worldwide. Reactions were mixed, with some applauding Cher for her bold stance and candor, while others criticized her for being rude and insensitive to Meghan's feelings.
In legal documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Cher, aged 77, is seeking to become the sole conservator of her son's estate. She argues that Elijah is substantially incapable of managing his financial resources, a testament to the profound challenges she faces in her personal life.
