Chastity Bono announces sex change - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

catlover79 · 06-11-2009, 09:04 PM

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...eyqHgD98OOU8O0

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chastity Bono is having a sex change to become a man. A spokesman for Bono, born a girl to Sonny and Cher, says he "has made the courageous decision to honor his true identity" and began the sex-change process earlier this year.

Publicist Howard Bragman said Bono is proud of his decision and hopes "that his choice to transition will open the hearts and minds of the public regarding this issue."

The 40-year-old writer, activist and reality-TV star came out as gay 20 years ago, Bragman said.

In the book "Family Outing: A Guide to the Coming-Out Process for Gays, Lesbians, & Their Families," Bono describes the realization of being "somehow different — specifically different from who my mom expected me to be."

A message left with Cher's representatives was not immediately returned Thursday.

Bono's second book, "The End of Innocence: A Memoir," details how relationships with Joan, a lover, and Sonny and Cher changed after coming out.

In 1995, Bono posed for the cover of the gay magazine The Advocate and began working for the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD).

Cactus Jack · 06-11-2009, 09:09 PM

Cher: I should do the same! Oh wait I did that when I was born

catlover79 · 06-11-2009, 09:31 PM

Will Chastity's name remain the same - or will that be changed as well??

Cactus Jack · 06-11-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Will Chastity's name remain the same - or will that be changed as well??

Her name already sounds like someone that had a sex change ,or a stripper so maybe not LOL

Marvo301 · 06-11-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Will Chastity's name remain the same - or will that be changed as well??

Since she's becoming a he maybe the name will change to Sonny! (or would that be Sonny Jr.?)

Cactus Jack · 06-11-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Since she's becoming a he maybe the name will change to Sonny! (or would that be Sonny Jr.?)

LOL, Sonny wouldve had a coronary LOL

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 06-11-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Will Chastity's name remain the same - or will that be changed as well??

I heard it'll be changed to Chaz.

Jonathan · 06-11-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by *Pleasant Tomorrow*

I heard it'll be changed to Chaz.

I Googled her out of curiousity. It says that on Wikipedia too.

Jonathan · 06-11-2009, 10:43 PM

Check out his/her Wikipedia page. They've already changed it.

Waterston_Fan · 06-11-2009, 10:51 PM

I just think that's wrong....

catlover79 · 06-11-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by *Pleasant Tomorrow*

I heard it'll be changed to Chaz.

Yeah, I just heard that on the news.

browneyes106 · 06-11-2009, 11:16 PM

I remember a couple of years ago when Chastity was on Celebrity Fit Club. Joel McHale on The Soup was always saying she was a Gunnar Nelson look a like. I too wonder if there will be a name change.

Schmoopie · 06-12-2009, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by browneyes106

Joel McHale on The Soup was always saying she was a Gunnar Nelson look a like.

Joel McHale cracks me up!!!!

Andrea

OH Nuts! · 06-12-2009, 07:28 AM

I wish Chastity well; this is such a major life-changing event (no pun intended) and if it makes her happy (I guess Chastity is a she for now, anyways) ....

sunshinefizzy · 06-12-2009, 07:32 AM

Whatever makes him feel better.

06-11-2009, 09:04 PM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Chastity Bono announces sex change http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...eyqHgD98OOU8O0 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chastity Bono is having a sex change to become a man. A spokesman for Bono, born a girl to Sonny and Cher, says he "has made the courageous decision to honor his true identity" and began the sex-change process earlier this year. Publicist Howard Bragman said Bono is proud of his decision and hopes "that his choice to transition will open the hearts and minds of the public regarding this issue." The 40-year-old writer, activist and reality-TV star came out as gay 20 years ago, Bragman said. In the book "Family Outing: A Guide to the Coming-Out Process for Gays, Lesbians, & Their Families," Bono describes the realization of being "somehow different — specifically different from who my mom expected me to be." A message left with Cher's representatives was not immediately returned Thursday. Bono's second book, "The End of Innocence: A Memoir," details how relationships with Joan, a lover, and Sonny and Cher changed after coming out. In 1995, Bono posed for the cover of the gay magazine The Advocate and began working for the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD).
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06-11-2009, 09:31 PM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Will Chastity's name remain the same - or will that be changed as well??

06-11-2009, 10:43 PM	#9
Jonathan ***** Senior Member** Join Date: Aug 28, 2004 Posts: 2,304	Check out his/her Wikipedia page. They've already changed it.

06-11-2009, 10:51 PM	#10
Waterston_Fan Eternal Member Eternal Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 26, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,195	I just think that's wrong....

06-11-2009, 11:16 PM	#12
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	I remember a couple of years ago when Chastity was on Celebrity Fit Club. Joel McHale on The Soup was always saying she was a Gunnar Nelson look a like. I too wonder if there will be a name change.

06-12-2009, 07:28 AM	#14
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	I wish Chastity well; this is such a major life-changing event (no pun intended) and if it makes her happy (I guess Chastity is a she for now, anyways) ....

06-12-2009, 07:32 AM	#15
sunshinefizzy Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 27, 2006 Location: Craptown Posts: 2,054	Whatever makes him feel better.