Cher responds to her 37-year age gap relationship with Alexander Edwards. Here's why she doesn’t care — and what her love life says about breaking norms.
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But Cher’s age gap relationship with Alexander "AE" Edwards isn’t shocking to her — and she’s made it very clear: “Love doesn’t know math.”
Wait, Who’s Alexander Edwards?
Alexander “AE” Edwards is a music exec. He works with Def Jam, dated Amber Rose, and has a past of being publicly messy. So when Cher posted him on Twitter, fans freaked out.
Not because of who he is — but because of the age gap.
Here’s What Cher Actually Said
After people started trolling, she tweeted:
“LOVE DOESN’T KNOW MATH.”
She followed up saying she’s not defending her relationship. She’s happy. He treats her well. End of story.
In her words: “I’m not born yesterday, and what I know for sure… is that nothing guarantees anything.”
Why the World Loses Its Mind When Women Date Younger
Let’s flip the roles.
- Older man + younger woman = normal
- Older woman + younger man = “sugar mama” jokes
This isn’t about love. It’s about double standards.
Men in Hollywood date women half their age all the time — Leonardo DiCaprio is the poster boy for it. But when Cher does it? People act like she broke a rule.
Here’s the Real Talk
If Cher’s happy and not being played — what’s the issue?
She’s 77 and thriving. She’s earned the right to love whoever she wants. The backlash says more about society’s discomfort than her decisions.
This Isn’t New for Cher
Let’s not forget, Cher has always done what she wants:
- Dated Val Kilmer (14 years younger)
- Married Gregg Allman (12 years younger)
- Turned her love life into tabloid gold since the 70s
She even joked in an interview: “Older men just don’t like me.”
Here’s What the Stats Say
- 1 in 4 women over 45 have dated someone 15+ years younger (Match.com)
- More women are entering age-gap relationships post-divorce or post-career peak
- Google Trends still shows spikes for “Cher boyfriend” and “Cher age gap” every time she posts a pic
It’s Not About the Number. It’s About the Respect.
Cher says Edwards treats her like gold. That’s it. He gives her flowers, compliments her mind, and doesn’t care what the world thinks.
That’s more than what a lot of women get in age-matched relationships.
Midlife Dating Is Changing
Women in their 50s, 60s, and 70s are flipping the script:
- Dating younger without guilt
- Prioritizing energy and connection over social approval
- Refusing to “age out” of romance
And it’s about time.
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So, Will It Last?
No one knows. But honestly, who cares?
Most age-matched celebrity couples break up within 2 years. If they’re enjoying their time and lifting each other up, that’s a win — not a warning sign.
Final Word
The “Cher age gap relationship” isn’t weird. It’s just real.
If more people stopped worrying about numbers and started looking at how someone treats you, the dating world would be a lot better.
Want More Real Talk on Love?
Age matters way less than energy. And Cher? She’s not giving hers to trolls.