Cher Sounds Off On ‘Ridiculous’ 40-Year Age Gap With Boyfriend AE Edwards-And Reveals Why She’ll Never Apologize For It
“On paper it’s kind of ridiculous. But in real life, we get along great. He’s fabulous.” That’s Cher-outspoken as ever, and at 79, still refusing to let Twitter trolls or east coast elites dictate her heart or her happiness. In a new blitz of candid interviews, the living legend is setting the record straight on everything: her 40-year age gap romance with music executive Alexander “AE” Edwards, her honest feelings about aging, and the snarky backlash from liberal culture critics who just can’t let two consenting adults live their lives in peace.
Internet Critics Can’t Handle Cher’s Love Life-But She Couldn’t Care Less
Singer, actress, and eternal icon Cher has done what Hollywood, mainstream media, and the Twitter peanut gallery hate most: she’s made her own choices, ignored the naysayers, and started dating a man 40 years her junior-and shockingly, she’s never been happier.
The first whispers started in November 2022 after Cher, still defying Father Time and cancellation culture alike, was spotted strolling through Los Angeles hand-in-hand with AE Edwards. Since then, the leftist chattering class has made their feelings known, but Cher has only doubled down, recently affirming to CBS Mornings that “I just love him. We just have fun. We laugh.” She even admitted that when people criticize her romance, she shrugs it off: “They’re not living my life.”
And what a life: Cher and AE were just seen glowing together at a glitzy Valentino Beauty event at Studio 54 during New York Fashion Week this fall, proving once again that while critics age, love doesn’t. Photos of the two beaming arm-in-arm sent the internet into a frenzy, with fans on social media backing Cher: “Get it Queen!” posted one admirer, while another blasted her haters as “jealous and small-minded.”
“If I listen to what everyone thinks I should do, I’d never have had any fun. I’m 79. I’ll date whoever I want.” – Cher, CBS Mornings, November 2025
The pop matriarch didn’t stop there. She told Gayle King she once jokingly prayed: “God, give me a toddler and a man”-referring to AE and his young son. Looks like prayers do get answered, even for icons.
The Real Secret To Cher’s Relationship-And Why Age Doesn’t Matter
Cher’s romance isn’t just tabloid fodder or another Hollywood PR stunt. By all accounts, she and AE are building a real partnership based on fun, respect, and-perhaps most importantly-laughter. “It’s real life, not a math problem,” she recently quipped when asked about the ‘ridiculous’ age difference, in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. Cher’s advice? Stop judging, start living. As she explains: “He’s fabulous. We just have a blast together.” (Source)
Proving the point, the couple have weathered more than just armchair quarterbacking. When AE was spied at Coachella without her, gossip sites rushed out breakup speculation, but Cher and her reps shot them down immediately. “Still together-nothing’s changed,” her team insisted, reaffirming that the couple is as tight as ever.
Both on and off stage, Cher is a study in contrasts. Despite her wild costumes and defiant persona, the superstar says she’s actually “really shy when I’m not working.” But with AE, even that barrier drops. “He makes me feel young. We laugh about everything.” AE, for his part, is regularly pictured beaming by her side, the image of rock-solid devotion.
And the proof is in the public appearances: from cozying up at swanky Manhattan parties to working side-by-side in the studio, the pair have become Team Cher like never before.
“He’s brought a spark and a sense of fun into my life that’s priceless,” Cher said. “Age never came up. We just connected.”
Social media hasn’t stayed silent, but it’s not all negative. “Age is just a number. Cher shows us how to live our truth,” a supporter posted to X, echoing a viral hashtag: #LetCherLive. The celeb herself is clearly listening-to her heart, not the haters.
New Music, New Confidence: How Cher is Owning Her 80th Year And Beyond
For anyone thinking Cher is settling down or slowing down, think again. Even as she gets candid about “hating” getting older and insisting “I’m not wiser,” Cher is plowing forward with new music-proof a thriving relationship fuels creativity.
In perhaps the boldest move yet, the ageless pop queen told the press she’s recording two new studio albums with AE’s creative input and vision behind the scenes. “He’s providing the songs, we’re doing this together,” she said, grinning. It’s not just a love affair; it’s a full-blown artistic partnership. If left-leaning late-night shows want to poke fun, Cher fans ought to remind them: how many 79-year-olds sell out global tours and still own the studio?
Of course, liberal culture critics act like it’s the end of civilization when a vibrant older woman lives unapologetically. But Cher’s message to Main Street and Middle America? Never apologize for happiness. Whether baking gelato, dropping a disco single, or walking the red carpet, she’s got no regrets. In fact, Cher even joked about her own high-octane life: “I still don’t feel grown up.”
“Back in 1991, when I was 45, I swore I’d still be doing this stuff at 75. And here we are!”
Cher’s work ethic and irrepressible spirit stand in stark contrast to the groaning, virtue-signaling elites who try and shame anyone not following their Hollywood rulebook. But then, Cher was never one for rules.
Red States, Real Talk: What Main Street Can Learn From Cher’s No-Regrets Attitude
Americans in flyover country know the score-love, family, and loyalty matter more than Twitter pile-ons. Cher’s ‘against all odds’ relationship may seem like tabloid fluff to the D.C. crowd, but there’s a deeper message here: You answer to your own conscience, not the mob.
This unapologetic stance is a call to action for an America too often pushed around by cultural busybodies and loud, intolerant progressive voices. Cher may not call herself conservative, but her independent streak fits squarely in our country’s spirit of individual liberty, forging your own path, and refusing to bow to public pressure.
Let’s face it-in Biden’s old America, headlines like this would get buried under woke outrage. But thanks to President Trump’s resounding 2024 return, everyday Americans can once again celebrate bold, defiant icons who won’t be silenced by beltway groupthink or Hollywood scolds.
As Cher and AE wrap their arms-and their creative energy-around each other heading into the holiday season and her milestone 80th birthday, one thing’s for sure: she’s not asking for anyone’s approval. She’s living as God intended-on her own terms, and having the time of her life.
“Let people online say what they want. I’m going to keep living-and loving-exactly how I want.”
And isn’t that the message Americans of all stripes need to hear right now?
