Chaz Bono sat for a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight and provided an update on his gender transformation. He reports that at the age of 40-year-old, his true identity is emerging after a very long process that began nearly a decade ago.
After years of indecision, Chaz determined he was finally ready to take the steps necessary for the female-to-male sex change early this year. The process included the removal of breast tissue, which he called a relief rather than traumatic. Regarding the hormone treatments, Bono reports that the testosterone has slowly caused significant changes. “It lowered my voice. Fat redistributes, muscles grow, hair grows, sex drive increases…I shave about once a week now.”
Bono is the daughter of famed musicians Sonny and Cher and grew up in the public spotlight, and has been in a longtime relationship with partner Jennifer Elia – photos here.
The process is not yet complete and further surgery is planned. Part two of the compelling interview will air tonight on ET – see part one video below.
View the photo journal history of Bono’s transformation from Chastity to Chaz and ET footage below.