BELIEVE IN LOVE? Cher, 79, Reportedly Ready to ‘Seal the Deal’ with Boytoy Alexander Edwards Despite Inner Circle’s Panic
By Hollywood Buzz Staff
LOS ANGELES — If she could turn back time, Cher wouldn’t change a thing—especially not her controversial romance with music executive Alexander “A.E.” Edwards. Reports circulating this week suggest the Goddess of Pop is preparing to defy her critics, her friends, and perhaps even common sense by tying the knot with her 39-year-old beau.
According to explosive new claims from industry insiders, the 79-year-old icon is eager to marry Edwards before her milestone 80th birthday this coming May. Sources close to the situation tell MEGA that despite the couple’s rocky history and a staggering 40-year age gap, Cher is “absolutely determined” to make Edwards her third husband, much to the dismay of her protective inner circle.
The “Birthday Wedding” Ultimatum
Insiders allege that Cher views her upcoming octogenarian status not as a time to slow down, but as a deadline to lock down her happiness. “Cher doesn’t give a hoot about the age difference, and she never has,” one source revealed exclusively. “She sees her upcoming celebration at turning 80 as the perfect time for her and Alexander to seal the deal. She wants to celebrate her life, her love, and her refusal to play by society’s rules.”
The couple, who first met during Paris Fashion Week in September 2022, have been inseparable recently, spotted at high-profile events ranging from the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show to the SNL 50 anniversary special. To the public, they look like a quirky but happy pair. However, behind closed doors, friends fear that Cher is rushing into a legal commitment that could jeopardize her massive fortune and emotional well-being.
“Pals” in Panic Mode: Why Friends Are Worried
While Cher is reportedly picking out wedding china, her closest confidants are reportedly ringing alarm bells. The primary concern isn’t just the age gap—though 40 years is significant—but Edwards’ history and the “boytoy” label that has dogged him since the relationship began.
Edwards, a music executive at Universal Music Group, shares a son with model Amber Rose. His past relationship with Rose ended publicly and messily, with admissions of infidelity on his part. “Alexander has a reputation, and that reputation scares the people who have been with Cher for decades,” a source close to the singer’s camp stated. “They are terrified she is going to get her heart broken, or worse, taken for a ride financially. Cher is generous to a fault, and when she’s in love, she opens her heart and her wallet.”
The “boytoy” narrative suggests Edwards enjoys the perks of Cher’s legendary status—the private jets, the VIP access, the spotlight—more than the quiet intimacy of a partnership. “He loves the lifestyle,” the source added. “And Cher loves feeling young. It’s a transaction that works for dating, but marriage? That’s a whole different ball game.”
Cher Claps Back: “Love Doesn’t Know Math”
Cher, famously outspoken and unfiltered, has spent the last two years defending the relationship on social media and in interviews. She has previously shut down “haters” on X (formerly Twitter) with the iconic retort: “Love doesn’t know math.”
In a candid interview with Gayle King, Cher admitted the relationship looks “ridiculous on paper,” but insisted that in reality, they get along perfectly. “He’s kind, he’s smart, he’s talented, and he’s really funny,” she gushed. “And I think he’s quite handsome.” She has also noted that older men were often too intimidated to date her, whereas Edwards was bold enough to approach the legend.
“Cher feels that her friends are being too traditional,” the insider explained. “She tells them, ‘I’m not 20. I’m not looking to build a life from scratch. I’m looking to enjoy the time I have left with someone who makes me feel alive.’ She thinks the concern is sweet but misplaced.”
The Denial Game
Complicating the narrative is the official stance from Cher’s representatives. Following the latest wave of marriage rumors, her team issued a swift denial to outlets like Page Six, claiming the reports of an impending wedding are “not true.”
However, Hollywood veterans know that official denials often precede official announcements. “In this town, a ‘no’ today is a ‘yes’ tomorrow,” noted a celebrity PR strategist. “Cher likes to control the narrative. She doesn’t want the press leaking her wedding plans before she does. The denial might just be a way to buy time to plan the ceremony in private.”
A Rocky Road to the Altar
If the wedding does happen, it will follow a rollercoaster courtship. The pair briefly split in May 2023, just six months after debuting their romance. At the time, reports surfaced that they had “faked” an engagement for publicity after Edwards gifted her a massive diamond ring. However, they reconciled months later, and by late 2024, they appeared stronger than ever.
“The break-up actually strengthened them,” the source claimed. “It made Cher realize she missed him, and it made Alexander realize he didn’t want to lose her. Since they got back together, the dynamic has shifted. They are more serious. That’s why the marriage talk has ramped up.”
Will She or Won’t She?
As May approaches, all eyes will be on the “Believe” singer. Will she enter her 80s as a newlywed? If she does, it will be her third marriage, following her iconic unions with Sonny Bono and Gregg Allman. Both of those relationships were passionate, volatile, and defined by music—much like her current situation with Edwards.
For now, Cher remains an enigma. She is a woman who has worn fishnets on battleships and won an Oscar when critics said she couldn’t act. Defying expectation is her brand. If her friends tell her not to marry Alexander Edwards, that might be the exact reason she walks down the aisle.
“She’s Cher,” the source concluded. “She does what she wants. And right now, she wants him.”
