- Cher broke up with her boyfriend, who was 40 years her junior, weeks before her birthday.
- Rumors had previously circulated that the actress was engaged to her boyfriend, but this claim was apparently false.
- Cher’s fans never liked her boyfriend as they claimed he only wanted her money all along.
Cher and her boyfriend, Alexander Edwards, have reportedly broken up. As per news reports, the actress and her younger boyfriend, who is a rapper, broke up a few weeks before her 77th birthday in May 2023.
The couple, who met at Paris Fashion Week, had a controversial relationship that has come to an end, but it isn’t clear who between them decided to end the relationship.
Cher and Alexander Edwards in West Hollywood, California on March 9, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
The actress and Edwards, who is 40 years Cher’s junior, had previously teased fans with a massive diamond ring that made many people presume that the two were engaged.
Also, the “Good Times” actress had told a journalist in January 2023 that she and Edwards were engaged. However, the rumors of engagement were apparently false as the two had reportedly just decided to play into the speculation and have fun with the engagement claims.
Cher’s fans have never liked the fact that she was dating Edwards due to their wide age gap. The fans have criticized their relationship since the pair went public.
Alexander Edwards and Cher in West Hollywood, California on March 09, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Why Didn’t Fans Like Cher’s New Boyfriend?
The actress and Edwards went public with their relationship after they were spotted holding hands at an event. However, as soon as Cher confirmed that the two were dating, fans declared their total dislike for her boyfriend.
These fans pointed out their age difference and Edwards’ past relationships and claimed the boyfriend was in a relationship with Cher to take her money and receive free publicity.
Edwards had previously dated Amber Rose, who he said he cheated on repeatedly when they were in a relationship. Rose and Edwards have a daughter together.
Fans left comments criticizing Edwards and calling out Cher for dating him. One person said, “I hope you know this guy admitted to cheating on his baby momma with 12 other women…I think you can do better. You deserve a real man. #teamprenup.”
Another fan cautioned Cher to sign a prenup if she ever made the decision to marry Edwards. Fans agreed with this user as they begged Cher not to marry the rapper. “We love you Queen…please don’t marry that guy,” a user pleaded. A user also called out Cher:
“Cher, come on girl. What the hell are you doing with this kid??You are worth ten of him. It’s about time you settled for someone around your age. I know men of your age are mostly past it, so why not go for someone around 50. Choosing these kids is looking for trouble. They’re only looking for money and a good time [sic].”
Cher’s fans reminded her they loved her because she was a great actress and singer but were against her marrying Edwards. After news broke out that the pair were no longer together, fans said Edwards “probably wanted 5 Ferraris.”
Fans also said Edwards was just using Cher and that the breakup wasn’t at all surprising as it was definitely expected due to the age difference:
“I remember when they first got together there were way too many ‘yesss, get it Kween’ or ‘age ain’t nothing but a number, she’s still fine’ for my liking. I get ppl were happy for her but it seemed pretty obv to me he used her for clout/PR & $$. Glad she woke up! [sic].”
Cher was previously defensive when fans raised their concerns, as said in a deleted tweet that love does not know math; it only sees love. She also shared a picture of Edwards and captioned it “Alexander” with a love emoji.
When her fans didn’t relent even after her previous posts, Cher made another post where she asked them if they didn’t have anything better to do than judge her. She added that she doesn’t care what anyone thinks.
Cher also revealed that Edwards treated her like a queen and had already met everyone in her family. “I’m Not Defending us. Haters are Gonna Hate… Doesn’ Matter That we’re Happy & Not Bothering Anyone,” she tweeted.
Cher is now back in her fans’ good books as they are happy her relationship with Edwards is over. Fans claim that Cher had adequate fun with her young boyfriend but was now mature enough to end their time together.
The 76-year-old also said she and her boyfriend were perfectly matched; however, she wished she was younger for their age gap to be ideal.
Cher and Alexander Edwards in Los Angeles, California on November 02, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
How Did Cher and Alexander Edwards’ Relationship Begin?
Cher and Edwards’ relationship developed after they met during Paris Fashion Week. However, it was on November 2, 2022, that the duo was photographed holding hands on a night out with Tyga.
On the same day, Tyga and the couple parted ways despite the fact that they were going to the same location. Tyga took his own car while Cher and Edwards shared a ride, and the actress’s boyfriend was seen kissing her hand in the backseat.
On this outing, Tyga insinuated that Cher and Edwards were the big deal. He told photographers not to focus on him as they were “gonna miss the real photo,” referring to Cher and Edwards.
On November 6, 2022, Cher and Edwards went official on social media when a fan noted that the actress had a new boyfriend, and she excitedly replied yes. She also said:
“As we All Know…I WASNT BORN YESTERDAY, & What I Know For Sure…There Are No Guarantees. Anytime you make a Choice You Take a Chance. I’ve Always Taken Chances… It’s WHO I Am.”
After confirming that the duo was dating, Cher started posting Edwards’ photo on social media, and she revealed a few facts about what she liked about her new boyfriend to her fans. In one post, Cher shared a picture of Edwards and said the two were hanging out.
Cher and Alexander Edwards in Los Angeles, California on November 02, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
Cher was excited to date Edwards and said the 37-year-old was “kind, smart, hilarious” and added that they “kiss like teenagers.”
The 76-year-old also said she and her boyfriend were perfectly matched; however, she wished she was younger for their age gap to be ideal. “I love him because he wasn’t afraid,” she revealed.
On December 25, 2022, Cher posted a giant pear-shaped diamond ring and captioned the post, “THERE R NO WORDS.” This post sparked the engagement rumors, but she did a follow-up post that claimed she posted the picture because she wanted to show fans how fabulous Edwards’ green flame nails were.
Cher and Alexander Edwards in Los Angeles, California on November 2, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
Cher and Edwards’ relationship has been eventful, from fans criticizing it, the actress defending it, to a rumored engagement, and now a breakup that neither of the two has said who initiated it.
