Cher Shuts Down Jimmy Kimmel After Calling His Question “Silly”
The Pop Goddess shows she’s still sharp as ever during a tense late-night exchange.
Cher, the legendary Pop Goddess, made headlines after her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday night. At 78 years old, the trailblazing icon proved that she’s as candid and unapologetic as ever. While promoting the upcoming second installment of her memoir, Cher: The Memoir, the diva seemed increasingly exasperated by Kimmel’s line of questioning, calling one of his remarks “silly” and finishing the interview with a fiery parting shot.
The Memoir Mishap
Things began amicably as Cher discussed the first volume of her memoir and teased fans about the second installment, which is scheduled for release on November 18, 2025. However, when Kimmel asked a seemingly straightforward question, the mood shifted.
“So, is the second part of the book finished yet?” Kimmel inquired.
Cher initially responded with a small laugh, before bluntly admitting, “I haven’t even started.”
Visibly surprised, Kimmel pressed further, “Is that true?” His persistence earned him an icy glare from Cher, whose mood visibly cooled.
Sensing her annoyance, Kimmel tried to justify the question by pointing out that her tight timeline raised doubts. “If you haven’t started yet, how’s it going to come out in November? That’s not happening, is it?” he teased.
Cher shot back with a firm, “It is,” but Kimmel wasn’t ready to drop the subject. “Well, we’ll see,” he quipped, smirking at her confidence.
While Cher managed a faint smile, Kimmel continued to poke fun. He joked about the logistics of writing an entire memoir in nine months, asking cheekily, “November of which year?” He even went so far as to offer his help in writing the book, though Cher politely declined his suggestion.
A “Silly” Turn of Events
As the interview progressed, Kimmel attempted to pivot to a lighter topic. Looking for a fun moment, he referenced Cher’s iconic 1989 hit, If I Could Turn Back Time.
“Let me ask you,” he began, “if you could turn back time—”
But before he could finish his thought, Cher interrupted with a blunt retort: “That’s silly.”
Her comment caught Kimmel off guard, though Cher continued to answer the implied question with surprising sincerity. She admitted that pinpointing specific years was difficult for her due to her dyslexia, but said she’d love to revisit her 60s, a period she described as a “beautiful, transformative time.” Despite this, she confessed that turning 40 had been one of the best years of her life, calling it “truly spectacular.”
A Frosty Goodbye
As the conversation neared its end, Kimmel attempted to smooth over the tension with humor. Thanking Cher for her appearance, he added a lighthearted jab: “I hope we see you again in November—if the book is actually finished by then.”
Cher, never one to let a moment pass without a witty comeback, smirked before delivering her parting shot. “You’re much kinder and funnier than I expected,” she quipped.
The crowd erupted in laughter, but the pointed comment left no doubt that Cher had the final word.
The Queen Remains Unbothered
Cher’s appearance reminded everyone why she’s a force of nature. With a career spanning six decades, she’s proven time and again that she operates on her own terms. Whether it’s her music, her acting, or her memoir, Cher has always played by her own rules—and she’s not about to change now.
While the interview had its frosty moments, fans were delighted by Cher’s legendary quick wit and authenticity. If anything, the exchange has only heightened anticipation for the next installment of her memoir, regardless of when it actually hits shelves.
Because if Cher’s taught us anything, it’s that great things take time—and they’re always worth the wait.
