How old was Cher in Moonstruck?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. Here’s the age that matched the moment.

While Moonstruck was being made, Cher was:

40 years old

After checking the dates, that’s the calculated age of the celebrity.

Our method involved using the first calendar day of the release year of Moonstruck:

January 1, 1987

And the day in which Cher was born:

May 20, 1946

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of Cher during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.