Cher Reveals The 1 Reason She Dates Younger Men

Cher, the legendary music and film icon who has captivated audiences for more than five decades, has never been shy about expressing her opinions — especially when it comes to her personal life. Known for her unapologetic confidence, Cher continues to embrace life on her own terms, including in matters of love. And now, at 78, the Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar-winning star has given the world some insight into why she’s often romantically linked to younger men.

During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Cher opened up about her current relationship with 38-year-old music executive Alexander “AE” Edwards and reflected on her history of dating younger men. Her answer, as always, was delivered with the signature wit and honesty that has endeared her to fans across generations.

“I’m really shy when I’m not working and kind of shy around men,” Cher admitted. “And the reason I got with young men is because men my age are older.”

But her explanation didn’t end there. In a typically Cher-like twist, she added with a laugh, “Well, now they’re all dead, but before, they were always terrified to approach me, and younger men were the only ones.” Her candidness struck a chord, and once again, she left audiences with a memorable quip that only Cher could pull off so effortlessly.

Cher’s romantic history is nothing short of iconic, much like her career. She was famously married to Sonny Bono, her long-time musical partner, and later to Gregg Allman, the rock legend. Her rumored relationships with Hollywood’s elite — including Warren Beatty, Val Kilmer, and Tom Cruise — have long been the subject of fascination. Yet, it seems the singer’s romantic interests have always leaned towards younger men in recent years.

Her relationship with Edwards, who is 40 years her junior, made headlines, but Cher has never let public opinion influence her decisions. In fact, this relationship seems to be yet another chapter in Cher’s story of living authentically and fearlessly.

When asked if she’s concerned about the age gap between her and Edwards, Cher, true to form, brushed off any criticism with a simple, “Love doesn’t know math.” It’s a perspective that resonates with the pop culture icon’s enduring philosophy of defying societal norms and expectations.

Throughout her life, Cher has rewritten the rules of what it means to age, love, and live boldly. Her youthful energy, both onstage and off, continues to inspire fans of all ages. From her extravagant stage costumes to her jaw-dropping performances, Cher remains as vibrant and rebellious as ever.

Her revelation about dating younger men is just another example of how Cher remains unapologetically herself. Whether through her groundbreaking music, her stellar acting career, or her headline-making love life, Cher continues to show the world that age is just a number, and there’s no expiration date on living life fully.

As she sums it up, younger men were the ones who had the courage to approach her — and she’s not one to shy away from the adventure of love, no matter the age difference. And that’s why, as she enters her eighth decade of life, Cher still shines brighter than ever.