Most celebrities seem to be human perfectionists and idealized versions of themselves. They look stunning in every circumstance, whether it’s a fashion photo, the red carpet, or on huge and tiny screens. Celebrities even seem to age more gracefully than the rest of us.

Occasionally, though, we get a glimpse beneath the immaculate surface and see the true person, with no disguising or concealing.

The singer took a step forward.

Last week, she was seen in Los Angeles wearing a sleek black ensemble complete with rhinestone sweatpants and a black and white leather bowling-style purse. Even after putting on a lacey face mask, she wore her long, black hair in a middle part and looked as stylish as ever.

Cher sparked outrage earlier this month when she tweeted that she felt she could have “helped” George Floyd if she had been there.

Fans were understandably angry at the message, calling it disrespectful and out of touch. The singer then followed up with two additional tweets, apologizing for offending people but asserting that she “can, has, and will” assist them.