8 Pics Of Cher And Boyfriend Alexander Edwards That Make Their Age Gap Undeniable

Cher, known as "the Goddess of Pop," soared to fame in the late 1960s as part of the duo Sonny and Cher. The pair had their big break in 1965 with the hit "I've Got You Babe." After going solo, she earned her first No.1 hit in 1971 with the song "Gypsys, Tramps and Thieves." Cher unofficially married her singing partner, Sonny Bono, in 1964, before having a legal wedding in 1969. They divorced in 1975, and that same year, she married singer Gregg Allman. While Cher has only had two marriages, she has been spotted on the arm of many famous men throughout her dating life, including actor Tom Cruise and screenwriter Ron Zimmerman.

As of 2026, Cher's newest relationship is among the celeb age gap relationships that debunk the myth that the man is always the older partner. Cher, who turns 80 in 2026, has been dating a man 40 years younger than her – music executive Alexander "AE" Edwards. They met during Paris Fashion Week in 2022 and made their red carpet debut the following year. While Cher speaks openly about her dating life, she has been quick to shut down discussions surrounding their age gap dynamic. Despite a 40-year age difference, the couple have appeared smitten at multiple events and their generational gap is sometimes easy to overlook. However, when Edwards brought his son to a Disney+ event in 2024, Cher looked less like a stepmom and more like a grandmother. Other photos, along with some wardrobe mishaps, and iconic Cher hair looks we'll never forget, have also made their age gap undeniable.

When the pair made their red carpet debut as a couple, Cher's nod to the '70s made their 40-year age difference obvious. The singer showed up wearing blue — complete with bright blue eyeshadow — and clad in a leather jacket speckled with diamantes. Vibrant eyeshadow, particularly bright shades of blue, is among the once-popular beauty trends from the 1970s – and she wore the eyeshadow so well that it was clear this wasn't Cher's first time rocking the vibrant blue on her eyelids. Edwards, on the other hand, donned an all-black look and accessorised with a trending pair of rectangular sunglasses. 

Shortly after going public, Cher again looked much older than her boyfriend. When the pair attended Paris Fashion Week in 2023, they turned up to the Valentino Womenswear show wearing sunglasses. While her then-36-year-old boyfriend wore a pair of rectangular-framed sunglasses, worn by trendsetters in the fashion world, Cher turned up wearing an outdated aviator style. It's hard to ignore Cher's fashion mishap, considering aviator-style sunglasses were trending as early as 2010. However, Cher had already made it clear that she didn't care about their age difference. "Love doesn't know math, it sees," she wrote in a now deleted tweet, via People.

Cher looked glamorous when she stepped onto the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in 2024, wearing a sheer gown and a fur coat. Cher looked smitten as she posed with one hand on her hip and the other holding on tightly to Edwards. The transparent black number highlighted her leggy figure and embellished platform heels – a major shoe trend in 2024. However, Cher's crystal necklace drew attention to her neckline — an area often associated with the first visible signs of aging, breaking any youthful illusion.

During another appearance at Paris Fashion Week, this time in 2024, Cher debuted her platinum blonde hair. As the couple were spotted embracing each other at the event, Cher's blonde hair could easily have been mistaken for white locks — often associated with old age. When contrasted with Alexander Edward's open blazer, that showcased his prominent neck tattoo, the platinum hair made the "Believe" singer look less playful and more like an elderly woman. Nevertheless, it had been two years since they first met and photos from the event suggested the couple were going strong.

In 2024, when Cher posed next to Edwards and his son, whom he co-parents with model Amber Rose, she looked much older. The "Strong Enough" singer undeniably looks great for her age, but next to the father and son duo, it only emphasized the contrast in their ages. Cher may not have many age lines on her face, but the crystal necklace once again showcased the age lines tracing her neck to her chest. Regardless of her age, Cher seems to be doing a good job as a stepmom. On "The Jason Lee Podcast," Rose said Cher provides their son with "stability." [1:08:23]

Cher's platinum blonde hair backfired for a second time when the pair attended the SNL50 event in 2025. As the blonde duo posed for pictures, Cher's more platinum look again made her look less wild and more elderly. While standing next to her boyfriend, who looked almost like a schoolboy clad in a white shirt, sweater, and blazer, it was obvious that the singer was from a different generation. That being said, the then 78-year-old looked undeniably incredible as she showcased her tight chest while wearing a black satin corset adorned with crystals.

Cher posted a picture of the pair at a Valentino event on Instagram in 2025. Whether she had undergone rounds of Botox or the image had been photoshopped, the "Mermaids" star looked arguably younger than she had in years. The candid shot showed Cher wearing a monochromatic fur coat, holding her boyfriend's hand. While Cher looked notably younger than her age when next to Edwards, who was clad in an embellished blazer, the pair gave off totally different impressions. Seated in what appeared to be a bar setting, Cher looked mature and elegant in her fur number, while, donning silver grills, Edwards looked ready to party.

A late 2025 Instagram picture of the pair, taken at a Swarovski event, shows Cher wearing a sheer top and wide-leg trousers, featuring a silver chain hanging from the waistband. While her outfit coordinated perfectly with her boyfriend's more rebellious style, clad in layers of silver necklaces, their faces were completely different. The photograph suggests Cher has undergone some plastic surgery to hide her real age. To achieve her tight skin and high cheekbones, some cosmetic surgeons have speculated in interviews that Cher has had a facelift as well as some minimally-invasive facial procedures.