Cher has a new boyfriend in her life, but she knows not everyone understands their relationship. In November, the 76-year-old legendary pop star confirmed that she is dating 36-year-old music executive and rapper Alexander Edwards. The age difference caused some fans of the “Believe” singer to worry that she might be taken advantage of – a mindset she quickly shut down on Twitter. Now in a new episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” Cher opened up about what makes her romance with Edwards work.
“It’s kind of ridiculous on paper,” Cher told the talk show host. “But in real life we get along great. He is fabulous. And I don’t give men qualities they don’t deserve.”
She added that Edwards was “very kind, very smart” and “very talented,” as well as “funny” and “handsome.” Ultimately, the age difference isn’t an issue for Cher, in large part because younger men seem to understand her better.
She explained to Clarkson, “Older men just didn’t like me that much. You know what I mean? I had a few friends who were about my age but they just didn’t like me for some reason. And maybe younger men don’t care if you’re funny or rude and want to do silly things and you have the strong personality. I’m not giving up my personality for anyone, okay?”
After the singer was spotted with Edwards in November, the pop goddess officially addressed romance rumors on her Twitter on Nov. 6. You first tweeted a close-up photo of Edwards writing “Alexander” with a heart, then responding to subsequent tweets from curious fans. When a follower asked if he was her “new man,” Cher simply replied answered with an emoji with a smiling face and hearts. she confirmed The couple met at Paris Fashion Week and the Her whole family had met him.
“I’ve always taken risks…it’s WHO I am.”
The iconic singer also responded to a concerned fan who said they were “suspicious of his intentions”. Write, “As we all know… I WAS NOT BORN YESTERDAY, and what I know for sure… There are no guarantees. Every time you make a choice, you take a chance. I’ve always taken risks… It’s WHO I AM.” She added that Edwards treated her “like a 👑.”
On November 2, Cher was spotted with music producer Alexander Edwards and Tyga as they headed to star-studded Craig’s restaurant in Los Angeles. During what appeared to be a platonic dinner for three, Cher and Edwards, also known from AE, were later photographed holding hands and looking quite cozy outside of the restaurant. Representatives from Cher and Edwards did not immediately respond to POPSUGAR’s request for comment at the time.
Cher was previously linked to Tim Medvetz, a former Hells Angels biker, before they reportedly split in 2013. She was also famously married to Sonny Bono and Gregg Allman. Edwards, on the other hand, has been dating Amber Rose, with whom he shares 2-year-old son Slash Electric Alexander Edwards. The couple were together from 2018 to 2021, after that Rose accused the music producer of infidelity and cheating on her with 12 wives, which Edwards later admitted.
Ahead see more photos of the new couple.