Cher Found Love and Family in Alexander ‘AE’ Edwards After Dreaming of Them Both
Alexander "AE" Edwards and Cher in Cannes, France, in May 2024.
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Cher Discusses Love and Manifestation in Latest Podcast Appearance
Pop icon Cher recently shared her thoughts on love, relationships, and the power of manifestation during an appearance on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast. The 79-year-old singer revealed that she deliberately sought out her boyfriend, Alexander "AE" Edwards, and his six-year-old son long before they met.
"I walked around my house saying, ‘I want a man and a toddler,’" Cher said, expressing her surprise at how her wish came to fruition. "I wasn’t expecting them maybe together but that’s what I wanted," she added, reflecting on her relationship with Edwards, 39, who shares a son named Slash with ex-partner Amber Rose.
During the conversation, Shepard highlighted the idea of declaring one’s desires to the universe. Cher agreed, emphasizing that her statements were part of her manifestation process.
In discussing their relationship dynamics, Cher commented on how she and Edwards share a supportive bond. "Alexander is that way too," she said, referencing Shepard’s sentiments about being unthreatened by a partner’s success.
Cher affectionately described Edwards as a "wonderful person" and noted his humor, indicating the warmth and compatibility present in their relationship.
Their romance has garnered public attention since the couple was first spotted together in November 2022. In a subsequent interview with Gayle King for CBS Mornings, Cher spoke about their 40-year age gap, dismissing societal concerns. "They’re not living my life. Nobody knows what goes on between us, but we just have a blast," she remarked.
Cher also shared that Edwards appreciates their age difference, stating, "He just says, ‘You know, you get older, but your spirit is younger.’"
With admiration, she added, "I think he’s beautiful. He’s really talented," calling him "one of the most talented persons I’ve ever met.”
In December 2023, during a light-hearted segment on Chicken Shop Date, Cher recounted her initial texting exchanges with Edwards, noting his charming, albeit surprising, choice of phrasing that ended with an affectionate "babyyy." Reflecting on her friends’ advice against dating younger men, she quipped, "There goes that theory."
Alexander "AE" Edwards and Cher in Cannes, France, in May 2024.
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