Cher Drops Bombshell: “I Date Younger Men Because Guys My Age Are All Dead!”

Cher, 77, recently opened up about her preference for dating younger men, providing a candid and somewhat humorous explanation. During an appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” the iconic singer revealed that her current boyfriend, 38-year-old Alexander “A.E.” Edwards, is younger simply because he’s alive. “The reason I got with young men is because men my age are older—well, now they’re all dead—but before, they were always terrified to approach me,” Cher explained. “And younger men—they were raised by women like me.”

Cher’s statement underscores her long-standing affinity for younger partners, an approach she finds practical and liberating. She has previously been linked to Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer, both about ten years her junior. Even her first husband, Sonny Bono, was 11 years older, and Cher noted how the dynamic of being with someone younger has always felt more comfortable for her.

Cher and Edwards’ relationship began with an exchange of text messages, a modern twist on romance that the singer initially found surprising given their age gap. She admitted she initially thought she was too old for Edwards, but their connection proved otherwise. “When a potential paramour tells Cher that she reminds him of his mom, it’s not an insult, it’s a plus,” she added, highlighting how the new generation of men is more open to dating women like her.

Cher’s perspective on relationships has always been refreshingly straightforward. In a 1996 interview, she famously compared men to dessert, saying, “A man is absolutely not a necessity.” She clarified, “Not at all, I adore dessert. I love men. I think men are the coolest, but you don’t really need them to live.” Her independent spirit was further encapsulated by her iconic response to her mother’s advice to marry a rich man: “I said, ‘Mom, I am a rich man.'”

Cher’s approach to dating reflects her broader philosophy of life. She picks her partners based on personal preference rather than societal expectations. “My experience with men is great because I pick them because I like them,” she concluded. “I don’t need them.”

As she approaches her 78th birthday on May 20th, Cher continues to challenge conventional ideas about aging and relationships. Last year, she publicly mused about when she would start feeling old, adding her own twist to the “age ain’t nothing but a number” discourse. For Cher, age is just a number that her dyslexic brain has a hard time processing, so it simply won’t.

Cher’s unapologetic stance on life and love serves as an inspiration to many. If she ever decides to pivot to life coaching, her legion of fans would undoubtedly be eager to sign up for her wisdom and guidance.

Cher’s enduring appeal lies not just in her music and acting but also in her ability to live authentically and boldly. Whether she’s dating younger men or redefining what it means to age, Cher remains an iconic figure whose influence spans generations.