
The longtime relationship and music collaboration between Cher and Diane Warren are part of the subject explored in the new documentary 'Diane Warren: Relentless.'
- Jan 13, 2025
AceShowbiz - In the documentary 'Diane Warren: Relentless,' Cher, 78, offers a candid description of her longtime friend and songwriter, Diane Warren, 68. Cher's first words portray Warren as "nuts, cheap, unrelenting, optimistic, sweet," and "crazy."
Warren disagrees with some of these adjectives, notably "cheap," explaining that she paid for one of Cher's greatest hits, "If I Could Turn Back Time." Warren relentlessly pursued Cher to record it, even resorting to holding her down until she agreed. "I thought she’s the cheapest chick I know," Cher quipped.
Despite Cher's initial resistance, she eventually recorded the song in 15 minutes and it became a massive success. Cher eventually admitted that Warren was right about its potential.
Cher praises Warren's unrelenting nature and credits it for her biggest hits. Their friendship has strengthened over the years, with Cher presenting Warren with an honorary Oscar in 2022.
Warren remains hopeful for a non-honorary Oscar, but emphasizes the joy she finds in songwriting. She has created countless hits, including Celine Dion's "Because You Loved Me" and Aerosmith's "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing."
"Diane Warren: Relentless" explores the heartwarming bond between two legendary artists and their shared passion for music.