Cher recently was compared to another major pop star — and she had an interesting reaction. Amy Sussman / Getty Images for dcp
Earlier this week, a fan sent out a now-deleted tweet calling Dua Lipa "the Cher of our generation," which apparently befuddled the iconic musician. Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images for dcp
When Cher caught wind that she was being compared Dua on social media, she decided she had to send a response. Ethan Miller / Getty Images
In a sly response, Cher simply wrote, "How many yrs are in a generation 🤔" To answer her question, there are about 25 years in a generation — but that's probably not quite the point she was making. Tara Ziemba / Getty Images
And while Cher and Dua should be individually recognized for their accomplishments, it's clear that Cher has inspired Dua throughout the years. Anthony Harvey / AFP via Getty Images
Like when Dua's 2021 Grammys look drew comparisons to Cher's butterfly outfit at the same event in 1974. Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images / Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for The Recording Academy
Or when Dua showed off a look very similar to Cher's stunning 1974 Met Gala outfit. Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images / Facebook / Via / Facebook: DuaLipa And while comparisons can be made, at the end of the day, there can only be one Cher and one Dua — both who have left their mark on pop culture. Bruce Glikas / FilmMagic / Getty Images / David M. Benett / Getty Images
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