The widely-discussed romance between iconic singer Cher and her much younger boyfriend, Alexander “AE” Edwards, has come to an end. The couple, who declared their relationship publicly several months ago, have reportedly decided to part ways. Cher, now 76, and Edwards, 36, are said to have ended things amicably.
In November 2022, Cher hinted at the joy in her life with a tweet that read, “One part of my life is SO AMAZING,” sparking speculation among her fans. She soon clarified the source of her happiness by posting a photo of her new beau along with a heart emoji. Addressing the notable age gap, Cher commented, “love doesn’t know math!” and revealed that she had introduced Edwards to her family, likely in response to those who questioned their 40-year age difference.
Despite the public’s curiosity and criticism about their unusual pairing, Cher and Edwards seemed unfazed by the naysayers. Responding to fans’ concerns about Edwards’ intentions, Cher confidently stated, “As we All Know…I wasn’t born yesterday, and nothing is guaranteed despite what I can be sure of. Every time you choose, you run the risk. I’ve always gambled…”
During the Christmas season, Cher shared a photo of a luxurious diamond ring, adding she had “no words” for Edwards, leading to rumors of an engagement. However, the couple never officially confirmed or denied whether the ring signified an engagement, fueling speculation further.
In March, it was revealed that the duo had been working together on Cher’s upcoming album, with Cher expressing excitement over the collaboration, as Edwards contributed some of the tracks. Despite their creative partnership, recent reports confirm that the couple was never legally engaged and decided to end their relationship on good terms a few weeks ago.
Cher, who previously married American musician Gregg Allman after her marriage to Sonny Bono ended in 1975, is no stranger to high-profile relationships. Edwards, a vice president of A&R at Def Jam Recordings, was in a three-year relationship with Amber Rose, with whom he shares a son.
While their love story has come to a close, we wish Cher and Alexander the best in their future endeavors. Sometimes, despite the best intentions, relationships don’t work out, but it is heartening to see they parted amicably.
