Cher must pay over $1 million in legal fees for lawsuit against Sonny Bono's widow

American singer Cher faces a significant legal bill of over $1 million, equivalent to approximately 128 million Icelandic krona, following a lengthy legal battle.

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Cher must pay over 128 million Icelandic krona in legal costs after a protracted lawsuit.

Cher sued Mary Bono, the widow of her former husband Sonny Bono, in 2021. She accused Mary of withholding payments from songs she performed with Sonny, including hits like "I Got You Babe" and "The Beat Goes On." According to a divorce agreement, Cher was entitled to half of the royalties from these songs.

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Cher sued Mary in 2021, accusing her of withholding payments from songs she performed with Sonny.

While Cher won a judgment in 2024 for over $418,000 in unpaid royalties, her subsequent request for Mary to cover her legal costs was denied. A judge ruled that the core of the dispute involved contract interpretation rather than copyright infringement. Consequently, Cher is now personally responsible for her substantial legal expenses.

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According to an agreement Cher and Sonny made when they divorced, she was entitled to half of the income.