Interestingly, Meghan and Cher crossed paths at a Children's Hospital Gala in Los Angeles, both attending as honored guests. Prior to this event, they had never met. Cher was well aware of Meghan's explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey, during which Meghan and Prince Harry made several startling allegations against the royal family, including accusations of racism, a lack of integrity, and claims of sexual harassment.
Cher, who has faced her share of hardships in life, including divorce, bankruptcy, and the loss of her ex-husband Sonny Bono, is also dealing with personal challenges concerning her son, Elijah. Elijah, who she shares with the late rocker Greg Allman, has battled serious mental health and substance abuse issues for an extended period. On December 27th, Cher took the step of filing for Elijah's financial conservatorship, citing his inability to manage his own resources and expressing concerns about his estranged wife's negative influence on his recovery.
Cher was deeply angered when she learned that Meghan had drawn a comparison between her own struggles and those of Diana, Princess of Wales, claiming that Diana had contemplated suicide while pregnant with her son Archie. This assertion led to accusations of sensationalism and a refusal to help from Cher. In a public confrontation, Cher admonished Meghan, stating that she did not comprehend the real issues at hand. Cher pointed out that Meghan seemed to have everything she ever wanted but had seemingly thrown it away for the sake of fame, money, and attention. Cher firmly asserted that Meghan was not akin to Diana or herself, characterizing her as a spoiled, selfish, and ungrateful individual who was unworthy of Prince Harry or her son, Archie.
Meghan was left stunned by Cher's verbal attack and attempted to defend herself. However, Cher was uninterested in hearing Meghan's perspective. Cher expressed that Meghan should be ashamed of herself for spreading falsehoods about the royal family and causing harm to Prince Harry and Queen Elizabeth II. She urged Meghan to concentrate on her family and her son instead of engaging in public complaints and seeking sympathy. Cher highlighted that Meghan had a healthy and happy child, a privilege Cher herself did not share, as her son Elijah was fighting for his life, and the outcome was uncertain. Cher concluded by advising Meghan to count her blessings and cease complaining about trivial matters.
Following this intense exchange, Cher walked away from Meghan, leaving her speechless and in tears. The incident generated significant attention and discussion, both at the event and globally. Many individuals commended Cher for her forthrightness and courage in speaking her mind. However, others criticized her for what they perceived as rudeness and insensitivity to Meghan's feelings.
According to documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court and obtained by the public, the 77-year-old singer and actress is seeking sole conservatorship of her son's estate. Her claim is rooted in the belief that Elijah is essentially incapable of managing his finances independently.
