Cher opens up about her romance with 39-year-old producer Alexander “AE” Edwards in a heartfelt CBS Mornings interview. At 79, the pop icon proves that age is just a number, sharing how laughter, freedom, and connection keep their relationship strong and full of joy
Cher has always been unapologetically herself. At 79, the “Goddess of Pop” continues to defy expectations, proving that age is nothing more than a number. In a candid conversation with CBS Mornings host Gayle King, the legendary singer opened up about her relationship with 39-year-old music executive Alexander “AE” Edwards, a romance that’s challenged conventions, silenced critics, and reminded the world that love and laughter truly have no expiration date.
Sitting across from King, Cher’s energy was as magnetic as ever—playful, grounded, and fiercely honest. When asked about the forty-year age difference between her and Edwards, she shrugged, smiled, and said what only Cher could: “Whatever people say, they’re not living my life. We’re having fun. We laugh all the time, and that’s what matters most.”
That sense of humor and freedom has always defined her. The woman who revolutionized pop music and fashion in the ’60s and ’70s has never been one to let rules dictate her happiness. She explained that Edwards, who she’s been dating since 2022, brings out a side of her that feels “alive, spontaneous, and lighthearted” again. “He makes me laugh every single day,” she said. “He reminds me not to take everything so seriously.”
Edwards, a respected producer and executive at Universal Music Group, has been quietly building his own legacy in the industry. Far from being intimidated by Cher’s fame, he embraces it with admiration. “He tells me that no matter how old I get, my spirit stays young,” Cher said, her voice softening. “That means more to me than anything.”
For Cher, their connection isn’t about age, but energy. “We have the same kind of humor,” she explained. “We make each other laugh, even on the worst days. He’s got this calm confidence, and I’ve got this chaos, and somehow it just works.”
Their relationship began at a fashion event in Paris in 2022, where a mutual friend introduced them. What started as a friendly exchange quickly evolved into something deeper. “He made me laugh right away,” she recalled. “That’s the key. If a person can make you laugh, you’ve already won half the battle.”
The two have since become one of pop culture’s most talked-about couples, photographed hand in hand at red carpets, awards shows, and music events. And though social media often erupts with commentary about their age difference, Cher couldn’t care less. “I don’t live my life to make other people comfortable,” she said, chuckling. “I live my life to be happy. That’s what I’ve always done.”
Edwards, for his part, has chosen to stay mostly out of the spotlight, supporting Cher quietly and lovingly. “He doesn’t try to outshine me,” she said. “He just lets me be me. That’s something rare.”
Beyond their romance, Cher spoke about her growing bond with Edwards’s six-year-old son, Slash. “I always said to God, ‘Send me a man and a child,’ and He sent me both,” she laughed. “Slash is such a joy. He’s funny, smart, and full of energy. Being around him makes me feel younger.”
It’s that spirit of playfulness and curiosity that keeps Cher glowing. She’s been through heartbreaks, career reinventions, and cultural revolutions, but her optimism remains unshaken. “Life’s too short to worry about what people think,” she said. “If you find love, you hold onto it. If you find laughter, you never let it go.”
The interview also touched on her latest passion project, Cherlato, her new line of artisanal ice cream that’s already gaining buzz among fans. “I taste every flavor myself,” she said proudly. “We have, like, ten different kinds of chocolate because I can’t stop experimenting.” Gayle King joked that fans would buy it just because it had her name on it, but Cher disagreed. “People trust me,” she said. “If I put my name on something, it has to be good. I don’t do things for money. I do them because I care.”
That honesty is what has always set her apart. Whether on stage or in conversation, Cher radiates authenticity. She’s been a fashion icon, a pop innovator, an Oscar-winning actress, and a voice of empowerment for generations of women. Yet, even now, her message remains disarmingly simple: don’t let the world tell you how to live.
When asked if she ever worries about aging, she laughed—a rich, unapologetic laugh that filled the room. “I don’t think about age,” she said. “I live in the moment. I love, I laugh, I work, and that’s the secret to happiness. Age is irrelevant when you’re having a good time.”
She’s not wrong. Cher’s career has spanned more than six decades, from her breakout with Sonny Bono in the 1960s to her chart-topping hits in the 1990s and beyond. She’s reinvented herself more times than any artist of her generation and still manages to surprise audiences with her wit, style, and voice. But in this new chapter of her life, her joy seems to come from something simpler—connection.
Her relationship with Edwards, she insists, isn’t a statement. It’s just love. “He’s kind, creative, and so talented,” she said. “He inspires me. I don’t see him as younger; I see him as someone who brings light into my life.”
That light seems mutual. In past interviews, Edwards has described Cher as “the most incredible woman” he’s ever met, praising her strength and humor. Together, they’ve built a partnership rooted in respect, laughter, and balance—one that stands as proof that love doesn’t follow anyone’s timeline.
As for what’s next, Cher isn’t making grand plans. She’s focused on her music, her projects, and enjoying life one day at a time. “I’ve learned to appreciate the small things,” she said. “Good food, good friends, good music—and someone who makes you laugh every day. That’s it. That’s the formula.”
At 79, Cher still embodies rebellion, grace, and joy in equal measure. She’s not interested in being anyone’s example, yet she continues to inspire. Her love story with Alexander Edwards is unconventional to some, but to her, it’s just life—beautiful, funny, and a little unpredictable.
And as she smiled at the end of the interview, her words summed up everything she’s always stood for: “Love doesn’t know numbers. It knows laughter. It knows joy. That’s all that matters.”
