At 39, Chaz began his transition to becoming a man, surprising Cher once again. Cher expressed concerns about losing the child she loved and the fear of the unknown during Chaz’s transition.Chaz officially became a man in 2010, with a California court approving his gender and name change. The documentary “Becoming Chaz,” premiered in 2011, provided insights into Chaz’s journey.Cher went through a mourning period during Chaz’s transition, as shown in the documentary. Cher expressed distress upon hearing Chaz’s changed voice, altered by hormone drugs.
After the documentary, Chaz increased his Hollywood presence. In 2011, he made history on “Dancing with the Stars” as the first transgender man on a major TV show unrelated to transgender themes, as reported by Advocate.com.Five years later, Chaz appeared in “American Horror Story: Roanoke” and played Reverend Rydale on “The Bold and the Beautiful.”For a long time, Chaz struggled with being overweight but embarked on a healthier lifestyle during his gender transition.Chaz joined “Dancing With The Stars” weighing 250 pounds, but with practice, he started losing weight quickly. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, he continued losing weight, and recent pictures showcase his positive transformation from a decade ago.
