Alexander Edwards, Cher.Photo:Jason Lowrie/BFA.com/ShutterstockCherhas a lot of “Love and Understanding” for her beauAlexander “A.E.” Edwards— even when he’s not quite sure what she’s talking about.In anew interview withExtra,the 77-year-old icon opened up about what it’s like dating someone 40 years younger.“I hate to talk about how happy I am, but no, we have a great time together,” she said in Monday’s exclusive.“We can talk music. We can talk about everything. He’s got a great sense of humor, he’s got the cutest son in the world, ever… We just get each other,” Cher continued.The “Believe” songstress and Edwards first sparked relationship rumors when they werephotographed holding handsin November 2022.His roleas a music executiveatUniversal Music Groupmay help with their common connection, but when it comes to other topics, Cher admits he can be left stumped.Alexander Edwards and Cher at Paris Fashion Week in September 2023.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty“Sometimes I’m talking to him and he has no idea who I’m talking about… The other day, I said, ‘Do you know who, I don’t know, Clark Gable, [is]?’ Somebody said, ‘Yes, of course,’ but most of my references… He’ll look at me and go, ‘I wasn’t born yet,’ ” she told the outlet.Cher spoke withExtrawhile promoting her latest album,Christmas. Edwards also worked on the project.“This must be the right time because I was asked forever and starting from Sonny and Cher days,” the Golden Globe winner said, noting how she previously felt she’d never do a holiday album.Cher in Paris in September 2023.Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty“It’s a very strange Christmas album. All the tracks are their own little islands. Nothing seems to go together, but when you hear it, it works,” she added.Inan exclusive interview with PEOPLEearlier this month, Cher dished on how the couple was able to work well together onChristmas.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“He’s a great producer,” she said of Edwards. “I let him do ‘Drop Top Sleigh.’ That’s a hard thing to do when you are in love with someone and then you say, ‘OK, here, take this record and do what you want with it.’ But I had faith. And I was so thrilled.“Alexander “A.E.” Edwards and Cher.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicCher also explained to PEOPLE how so far, the theory that opposites attract has proven correct for her.“Alexander’s got diamond teeth, tattoos, white hair, and he’s way younger. He’s a beautiful man,” she said.

Alexander Edwards, Cher.Photo:Jason Lowrie/BFA.com/Shutterstock

Alexander Edwards, Cher

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Cherhas a lot of “Love and Understanding” for her beauAlexander “A.E.” Edwards— even when he’s not quite sure what she’s talking about.In anew interview withExtra,the 77-year-old icon opened up about what it’s like dating someone 40 years younger.“I hate to talk about how happy I am, but no, we have a great time together,” she said in Monday’s exclusive.“We can talk music. We can talk about everything. He’s got a great sense of humor, he’s got the cutest son in the world, ever… We just get each other,” Cher continued.The “Believe” songstress and Edwards first sparked relationship rumors when they werephotographed holding handsin November 2022.His roleas a music executiveatUniversal Music Groupmay help with their common connection, but when it comes to other topics, Cher admits he can be left stumped.Alexander Edwards and Cher at Paris Fashion Week in September 2023.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty“Sometimes I’m talking to him and he has no idea who I’m talking about… The other day, I said, ‘Do you know who, I don’t know, Clark Gable, [is]?’ Somebody said, ‘Yes, of course,’ but most of my references… He’ll look at me and go, ‘I wasn’t born yet,’ ” she told the outlet.Cher spoke withExtrawhile promoting her latest album,Christmas. Edwards also worked on the project.“This must be the right time because I was asked forever and starting from Sonny and Cher days,” the Golden Globe winner said, noting how she previously felt she’d never do a holiday album.Cher in Paris in September 2023.Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty“It’s a very strange Christmas album. All the tracks are their own little islands. Nothing seems to go together, but when you hear it, it works,” she added.Inan exclusive interview with PEOPLEearlier this month, Cher dished on how the couple was able to work well together onChristmas.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“He’s a great producer,” she said of Edwards. “I let him do ‘Drop Top Sleigh.’ That’s a hard thing to do when you are in love with someone and then you say, ‘OK, here, take this record and do what you want with it.’ But I had faith. And I was so thrilled.“Alexander “A.E.” Edwards and Cher.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicCher also explained to PEOPLE how so far, the theory that opposites attract has proven correct for her.“Alexander’s got diamond teeth, tattoos, white hair, and he’s way younger. He’s a beautiful man,” she said.

Cherhas a lot of “Love and Understanding” for her beauAlexander “A.E.” Edwards— even when he’s not quite sure what she’s talking about.

In anew interview withExtra,the 77-year-old icon opened up about what it’s like dating someone 40 years younger.

“I hate to talk about how happy I am, but no, we have a great time together,” she said in Monday’s exclusive.

“We can talk music. We can talk about everything. He’s got a great sense of humor, he’s got the cutest son in the world, ever… We just get each other,” Cher continued.

The “Believe” songstress and Edwards first sparked relationship rumors when they werephotographed holding handsin November 2022.

His roleas a music executiveatUniversal Music Groupmay help with their common connection, but when it comes to other topics, Cher admits he can be left stumped.

Alexander Edwards and Cher at Paris Fashion Week in September 2023.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty

Alexander Edwards and singer Cher attend the Balmain Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on September 27, 2023 in Paris,

Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty

“Sometimes I’m talking to him and he has no idea who I’m talking about… The other day, I said, ‘Do you know who, I don’t know, Clark Gable, [is]?’ Somebody said, ‘Yes, of course,’ but most of my references… He’ll look at me and go, ‘I wasn’t born yet,’ ” she told the outlet.

Cher spoke withExtrawhile promoting her latest album,Christmas. Edwards also worked on the project.

“This must be the right time because I was asked forever and starting from Sonny and Cher days,” the Golden Globe winner said, noting how she previously felt she’d never do a holiday album.

Cher in Paris in September 2023.Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty

Cher at Balmain Ready To Wear Spring 2024 held at Palais de Chaillot on September 27, 2023 in Paris, France.

Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty

“It’s a very strange Christmas album. All the tracks are their own little islands. Nothing seems to go together, but when you hear it, it works,” she added.

Inan exclusive interview with PEOPLEearlier this month, Cher dished on how the couple was able to work well together onChristmas.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

“He’s a great producer,” she said of Edwards. “I let him do ‘Drop Top Sleigh.’ That’s a hard thing to do when you are in love with someone and then you say, ‘OK, here, take this record and do what you want with it.’ But I had faith. And I was so thrilled.”

Alexander “A.E.” Edwards and Cher.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Cher

Cher also explained to PEOPLE how so far, the theory that opposites attract has proven correct for her.

“Alexander’s got diamond teeth, tattoos, white hair, and he’s way younger. He’s a beautiful man,” she said.

source: people.com