Much like life itself, a career in entertainment can often be a series of peaks and valleys.

And arguably no one knows that better than pop iconCher.

Simply put, hot young artists and their fans just weren’t really buying what Sin City was selling.

Cher holding a microphone

At the time, though, Cher was in dire financial straits, and had few other options.

It really was the elephant’s graveyard."

I’ll be here when you’re gone."

Cher resting her arm on her knee

But how did things get so bad just a decade prior?

Thankfully, her trip to Sin City really paid off.