Cher is set to celebrate her 80th birthday next May and is reportedly planning to marry her much younger partner, music executive Alexander “AE” Edwards, who is 39. The details surrounding their impending commitment are pretty surprising.
Cher and AE have been together for three years, and they certainly haven’t shied away from the spotlight on their significant 40-year age gap. According to sources speaking to The Mirror, Cher is looking to tie the knot with Edwards before her big birthday celebration. One insider shared, “Cher doesn’t care about their age difference; they’re both ready to commit to one another.”
When asked about the criticism regarding their relationship during an appearance on CBS Mornings, Cher offered a classic retort to Gayle King: “Whatever. They’re not living my life. Nobody knows what goes on between us, but we just have a blast.” She expressed how much joy they find in each other’s company, saying they “laugh all the time” and that Edwards often tells her, “You know, you get older, but your spirit is younger.”
But wait, there’s more! Perhaps the most jaw-dropping part of this story is the report that Cher is considering marrying AE without a prenup—an eyebrow-raising choice given her substantial wealth. Adding another layer of intrigue, it’s been speculated that Cher has a rather unconventional relationship structure. While AE lives with her in her lavish 13,000-square-foot Italian Renaissance-style mansion in Malibu, rumors suggest that Cher allows him to have “secret flings” as long as he keeps it discreet. It’s a bold arrangement that only someone as self-assured as Cher could manage.
Cher’s relationship has also expanded her family connections. She has reportedly formed a bond with Edwards’ six-year-old son, Slash, whom he shares with his ex-girlfriend, Amber Rose (who is known for her past relationship with Kanye West). Cher has described Slash as “smart, funny,” and “a delight.”
While Cher’s representative tells Page Six that the marriage rumors are “not true,” the rampant speculation and the fascinating, boundary-pushing nature of their three-year romance continue to capture the public’s imagination. Whether they walk down the aisle next month or next year, Cher and AE Edwards have certainly redefined what a committed, high-profile relationship can look like.
