Cher Gets Real About Aging And Her Age-Gap Romance

Cher lately acquired candid about getting old, admitting she “hates it” however nonetheless loves what she does.

The legendary singer additionally spoke fondly of her 39-year-old boyfriend, Alexander “A.E.” Edwards, calling him “extremely gifted” and saying their relationship thrives on laughter.

Regardless of breakup rumors after Edwards’ Coachella look, Cher’s rep confirmed they’re nonetheless collectively.

Throughout a chat with Gayle King on CBS Mornings on Tuesday, November 4, Cher did not maintain again when the subject of getting old got here up.

The 70-year-old journalist joked that she nonetheless did not “really feel grown up” and had no hang-ups about getting old, then requested if Cher felt the identical.

The 79-year-old legend shot again with out hesitation: “Sure, I hate it! I am 10 years older than you, babe!”

When King tried to border getting old as an indication of rising “knowledge and expertise,” Cher playfully disagreed.

Earlier within the chat, the singer opened up about her relationship along with her 39-year-old boyfriend, Alexander Edwards, noting that their age hole has by no means been a problem.

“He simply says, ‘, you become older, however your spirit is youthful,” she shared.

Reflecting on her relationship, Cher shared that what retains issues robust between her and Edwards is their shared humorousness and mutual respect.

“We chortle on a regular basis,” she mentioned, noting that she finds him not solely charming however exceptionally gifted. “He is actually gifted. He is probably the most gifted individuals I’ve ever met.”

As for out of doors opinions about their romance, the “I Acquired You Babe” singer made it clear she would not let the noise get to her.

“No matter,” she instructed King. “They don’t seem to be residing my life. No person is aware of what goes on between us, however we simply have a blast.”

Earlier than wrapping up, King revisited one among Cher’s previous CBS interviews from 1991, when the singer declared she wished to maintain doing what she liked at 75, so long as she took care of her physique.

Stating how true these phrases turned out to be, King mentioned, “You’ve got type of lived as much as what you wished to do again at 45.”

Cher replied, “I do not know methods to do the rest. What am I gonna do? I really like what I do.”

In April, hypothesis swirled that Cher and Edwards had known as it quits after the music government was seen having fun with Coachella with out her. Nonetheless, Cher’s rep shortly set the document straight, confirming to TMZ that the couple was nonetheless fortunately collectively.

Whereas Edwards’ solo look alongside a couple of feminine buddies fueled breakup speak, Cher’s rep clarified that her absence was merely as a result of scheduling conflicts.

Simply weeks earlier than the hypothesis, the “Robust Sufficient” singer had gushed to E! News concerning the considerate shock Edwards deliberate for her 78th birthday.

Reflecting on the celebration at Chateau Romanov, she shared, “We went to a superb place. It was wonderful. He was very good as a number.”

Cher lately hinted that she and Edwards plan to collaborate on a brand new album collectively.

“He and I are gonna begin a brand new album,” she revealed, including that whereas manufacturing hasn’t begun but, Edwards will probably be taking the lead behind the scenes.