Have you ever heard the saying that age is just a number? Well, Cher is putting that to the test. The music icon, 79, is set to marry her boyfriend, Alexander Edwards, 39. Cher's last marriage ended almost 50 years ago in 1979. She has been married twice. Edwards may not have been born at the time of her last divorce.
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Nevertheless, the wedding is expected to take place before Cher's 80th birthday, which is in May 2026.
"Cher doesn't give a hoot about their [40-year] age difference... They're both ready to commit to each other," an insider close to the situation told The Mirror. "She sees her upcoming celebration at turning 80 as the perfect time for her and Alexander to seal the deal."
Cher and Edwards have been together for three years. They were first linked when seen holding hands in Los Angeles back in 2022.
Cher Has Defended Her Relationship Amid Criticism Over the Age Gap
As you would expect, Cher and Edwards' relationship has drawn significant criticism. Forty years is a considerable gap, and the online world is never willing to stay silent. The "If I Could Turn Back Time" singer recently defended her relationship. Her comments came while making an appearance on "CBS Mornings" in November.
"Whatever, they're not living my life," Cher told Gayle King. "Nobody knows what goes on between us, but we just have a blast...You know, you get older, but your spirit is younger...I just love him, I think he's beautiful...He's one of the most talented people I've ever met."
With the announcement of their impending wedding, the couple is sure to face further criticism and likely some awkward questions in interviews. However, both appear to be more than fine with the external noise. After all, you don't agree to a marriage after almost 50 years of being divorced unless you're sure you've found 'the one.'
In truth, if Cher and Edwards are happy, who are we to judge?
Life is messy, and love is a minefield.
So, while the external noise will undoubtedly grow stronger, don't be surprised when you see pictures of Cher in a wedding dress next year. She's living her life on her own terms. Isn't that part of the reason the entire world fell in love with her as an artist in the first place?
