Chastity Bono Is Having a Sex Change

Us Magazine - June 11, 2009 3:23 PM PDT
Story photo: Chastity Bono Is Having a Sex ChangeCher with her daughter, Chastity Bono at the 9th Annual GLAAD Media Awards on April 19, 1998.Brenda Chase/Getty ImagesUs Magazine
Chastity Bono, daughter of Cher and the late Sonny Bono, is undergoing a sex change, Usmagazine.com has learned.

Chastity, who is transitioning from female to male, began the process earlier this year after turning 40 March 4.

"Yes, it's true -- Chaz, after many years of consideration, has made the courageous decision to honor his true identity," publicist Howard Bragman tells Usmagazine.com.

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"He is proud of his decision and grateful for the support and respect that has already been shown by his loved ones. It is Chaz's hope that his choice to transition will open the hearts and minds of the public regarding this issue, just as his 'coming out' did nearly 20 years ago," Bragman continued.

"We ask that the media respect Chaz's privacy during this long process as he will not be doing any interviews at this time," the statement concluded.

Said Neil G. Giuliano, president of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD): "Chaz Bono's decision to live his life authentically represents an important step forward, both for him personally and for all who are committed to advancing discussions about fairness and equality for transgender people. Coming out as transgender is an extremely personal decision and one that is never made lightly."

TMZ.com first reported the news Thursday.

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In 1998, Chastity Bono wrote about her sexuality, revealing that she "came out" at 18.

Cher said she "flipped out" when she heard the news, even banishing Chastity from her NYC apartment.

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"I'd always had this idea that she would get married and have a family," Cher said at the time.

The two have since reconciled and Chastity went on to become an American LGBT rights advocate, writer.

Chastity appeared on VH1's Celebrity Fit Club 3 in 2003.

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  • janji
    for dawn: the bible (or whatever book is part of your religion) and religion are for those LOOKING to get into heaven. Spirituality is for those of us who have already been to hell. My "religion" is being moral, ethical, kind and just.
    report abuseposted June 17, 2009 10:34 PM PDT
  • janji
    We don't have to bring fiction like the bible into this, or the small minds that believe it is more than what it is, folklore. What Chaz Bono does is his business, & the only reason we know about it is because of his parents' celebrity. No one has the right to tell us how we FEEL, or who we are. Chaz is a man, get over it. Chaz, know you have many who wish you well!
    report abuseposted June 17, 2009 10:30 PM PDT
  • Dawn
    God made the world and has the right to do with it and his creation what he wants .. Any 1 who says other wise like Chers daughter and others who believe other wise like those who put down the bible are in for trouble ! Chers daughter will always be a she !
    report abuseposted June 17, 2009 1:33 PM PDT
  • Dawn
    God made the world and has the right to do with it and his creation what he wants .. Any 1 who says other wise like Chers daughter and others who believe other wise like those who put down the bible are in for trouble ! Chers daughter will always be a she !
    report abuseposted June 17, 2009 1:33 PM PDT
  • Jamie
    How dare you creeps that think only you and your bible know whats best for the rest of the world! If you were not so ignorant you would understand that just like if your child was born with any other deformity and you could help them be complete you would'nt think twice about it but because your so ashamed of your own insecurities about gender issues( which by the way has nothing to do wit
    report abuseposted June 14, 2009 9:58 PM PDT
  • ponytail
    If you don't agree, don't have the surgery. His decision is his decision. We are not here on earth to make other's lives miserable. Although I cannot see having the surgery, I have never experienced what transgenders have. There is so much hate in the world, why not try to lesson it? Those who wrote hateful comments, shame on you, don't you think that transgen
    report abuseposted June 14, 2009 6:22 AM PDT
  • ponytail
    If you don't agree, don't have the surgery. His decision is his decision. We are not here on earth to make other's lives miserable. Although I cannot see having the surgery, I have never experienced what transgenders have. There is so much hate in the world, why not try to lesson it? Those who wrote hateful comments, shame on you, don't you think that transgen
    report abuseposted June 14, 2009 6:22 AM PDT
  • ponytail
    If you don't agree, don't have the surgery. His decision is his decision. We are not here on earth to make other's lives miserable. Although I cannot see having the surgery, I have never experienced what transgenders have. There is so much hate in the world, why not try to lesson it? Those who wrote hateful comments, shame on you, don't you think that transgen
    report abuseposted June 14, 2009 6:22 AM PDT
  • woajiaorobert
    You don't have to be a Bible thumper to realize the world is full of messed up people, you have to open your eyes and see how messed up you also are. 'There's not one that is good..." that is why we are all going down the same toilet...hypocrite.
    report abuseposted June 14, 2009 5:39 AM PDT
  • DeShay
    THIS IS TOTALLY DISGUSTING!!! I'M NOT A BIBLE THUMPER...I'M JUST YOU'RE EVERYDAY GAL...I DO BELIVE THAT THIS WORLD IS FULL OF MESSED UP PEOPLE THOUGH THAT KNOW RIGHT FROM WRONG AND CHOOSE TO DO WRONG AND RUB IT IN THE FACES OF THOSE TRYING TO TEACH THEIR CHILDREN RIGHT. THIS KIND OF CRAP IS TOTALLY WRONG!!! THANKS FOR TRYING TO SCREW UP THE MINDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE BY YOUR SE
    report abuseposted June 14, 2009 3:44 AM PDT
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