Chastity Bono, civil rights advocate, journalist, author and musician, is in the early stages of changing his gender -- transitioning from female to male, TMZ has learned.
Bono, the child of legendary entertainers Sonny and Cher, began the process earlier this year, shortly after his 40th birthday.
"Yes, it's true -- Chaz, after many years of consideration, has made the courageous decision to honor his true identity," confirmed Bono's publicist, Howard Bragman.
"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.
We ask that the media respect Chaz's privacy during this long process as he will not be doing any interviews at this time."
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365. On the other hand, if this many people find this story so unsettling, maybe we should talk about something else.
Posted at 11:09PM on Jun 11th 2009 by Ann
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I agree, this topic is too disturbing. Let's speculate about what David Carradine's penis looked like.
I don't mind at all, but it would kill me as a mother to know that my child was going seriously under the knife for something so non life threatening as having been born the "wrong" sex. Can Chaz not just be lesbian? There is nothing wrong with being gay, but wanting to modify a body that drastically is a sign of mental problems. This is more that a chemical peel or a face lift.
Best of luck with it, Chaz, but please reconsider. If you like girls, like girls...a girl who loves you would never ever want you to get all cut up. Poor thing!
#370 OMG KOSA,
I just figured it out. David Carradine is Chastity's Organ donor!
I LIVE IN LOS ANGELES! I PERSONALLY KNOW SEVERAL TRANS SEXUALS GOING BOTH WAYS: MAN TO WOMAN, AND WOMAN TO MAN. guess WHAT!! THEY ARE NOT ANY HAPPIER AFTER THEY CHANGE THEIR SEX THAN BEFORE THEY DID IT!! THEY ARE STILL UNHAPPY. happiness is an inside job, PLUS THEY ARE NEVER ACCEPTED INTO SOCIETY AFTER THE SEX CHANGE -- THEY STILL LOOK LIKE FREAKS AFTER ALL THE SURGERY AND USUALLY THEY END UP ALONE INSTEAD OF A RELATIONSHIP BECAUSE THEY ARE ALL F_CKED UP AND DON'T KNOW WHICH SEX THEY ARE ATTRACTED TO! HONESTLY I AM NOT JOSHING.
I really don't see how Chasity's life will be improved by having her breasts cut off and getting facial hair. Hopefully she changes her mind about all of this.
James, when you say it like that. Wow.
The thing is she has such a pretty face. Why alter herself?
