Cher lit up the screen in a 1987 Rom-Com performance that has stood the test of time for nearly four decades. Moonstruck was released on December 18, 1987. It told the story of a widowed Italian-American woman whose unexpected romance with her fiancé’s estranged younger brother turns her life upside down.
The film quickly became a cultural phenomenon, earning praise for its witty script, heartfelt performances, and iconic chemistry between Cher and co-star Nicolas Cage. Cher’s portrayal of Loretta Castorini, a woman torn between duty and desire, was widely hailed as career-defining.
