Cher and Alexander “AE” Edwards.Photo: joce zerojack/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images
Cherisn’t being shy about her relationship withAlexander ‘AE’ Edwards.
The pop superstar, 76, appeared ontheKelly Clarkson ShowFriday and explained exactly what it is that draws her to her new partner, 36.
“On paper, it’s kind of ridiculous,” Cher said of the pairing. “But in real life, we get along great. He’s fabulous. And I don’t give men qualities that they don’t deserve.”
Describing the rapper and music exec — whom shewas first romantically linkedto earlier this month after they were spotted holding hands — Cher listed off several traits that she’d use to describe her significant other.
“He’s very kind, very smart, he’s very talented, and he’s really funny,” she said. “And I think he’s quite handsome.”
The musician went on to explain her reasoning behind dating younger men, telling Clarkson that she would’ve “never had a date” had she just stuck to older guys.
“Older men just didn’t like me all that much,” Cher said. “Do you know what I mean? I have had a couple boyfriends that were hovering around my age, but they just didn’t like me for some reason. And maybe younger men don’t care if you’re funny or outrageous and want to do stupid things, and you have the strong personality. I’m not giving up my personality for anybody, okay?”
Cher and Edwards, who shares 3-year-old sonSlash Electricwith exAmber Rose, met atParis Fashion Weekthis past September.
The “Strong Enough” singer has been vocal about him on the social media platform since, explaining that he’s been treating Cher like a “queen” and that “everyone in my family has” met him.
Just before Thanksgiving, Cher posted a shirtless photo of him, telling followers he’s the one who pursued her. “He’s the consistent one, I’m the skittish one,” she added.
“I DON’T GIVE MEN QUALITIES THEY DON’T POSSESS. IT’S A RECIPE 4 DISASTER,” Cher told another follower. “HE’S ‘NOT’ HIS TATS, HAIR COLOR, 💎 GRILL. I ❤️ HIM BECAUSE HE WASN’T AFRAID. HE’S KIND, HILARIOUS, SMART, TALENTED, BEAUTIFUL. WE TALK & LAUGH. WE R PERFECTLY MATCHED. DO I WISH I WAS YOUNGER, YAH, I’M NOT BOO F—N HOO.”
“We love each other….” she said of Edwards,works as a music executiveatUniversal Music Group. “LADIES NEVER GIVE UP.”
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Cher was previously married to late musiciansSonny BonoandGregg Allman, with whom she shares sonsChaz, 53, and Elijah, 46, respectively. She’s also had relationships withWarren Beatty,Val Kilmer,Tom Cruise, and others.
As for Edwards, he and Rose were together for three years before it ended in August 2021, with Roseaccusing Edwards of cheating on herwithat least 12 different people.
Helater admitted his infidelity, saying in an Instagram Live that he “got caught” stepping out on Rose. “At the end, I don’t think anybody can be happy or successful if you’re not truly yourself, whether other people understand it or blame you … " he said at the time. “It’s just who I am, and it’s not how [Rose] wants to be loved.”
“As we all know …I WASN’T BORN YESTERDAY,” Cher wrote to another fan who said they were suspicious of Edwards’s intentions. “What I know for sure, there are no guarantees. Anytime you make a choice, you take a chance. I’ve always taken chances … it’s who I am.”
source: people.com
