‘Haters are gonna hate’: Cher refuses to defend relationship with new beau 40 years her junior
Iconic singer and actress Cher has refused to defend her new relationship with a man 40 years her junior, after facing strong reactions to the considerable age gap between the pair.
The 76-year-old confirmed her relationship with producer Alexander ‘AE’ Edwards, 36, on social media, sharing a photo of Edwards with a love heart on Twitter.
Alexander♥️ pic.twitter.com/o8tH1F0Th6
— Cher (@cher) November 6, 2022
The If I Could Turn Back Time singer said she wasn’t going to bother addressing the “haters” who struggled to accept the age gap.
I’m Not Defending us.Haters are Gonna Hate…Doesn’ Matter
That we’re Happy & Not
Bothering Anyone— Cher (@cher) November 6, 2022
However, supportive fans flocked to Cher’s announcement to share their excitement and block out the negative comments.
Everyone deserves to have a person in their life who makes them look forward to tomorrow.@cher, I love you and wish you the best and that you are truly HAPPY!!! ???????????????????? pic.twitter.com/b9DYdqKmhe
— Cher ????Inspiration ???????????? EVA #cher #chercrew ???????? (@InspirationCher) November 7, 2022
@cher I’m 53 and my new husband is 38. It’s not the same but still a significant age difference. I’m the happiest I’ve been in my life rn. If ur confident enough, young at heart and hot it’s easy to date a much younger man IMO. It’s what works for you. ❤️❤️❤️
— Fearless Fräulein ???? (@TryMySweetTweet) November 8, 2022
Who cares what others think?
It’s really none of your business. I’ve not cared what others think of me all of my life. Blessings to you and Alexander????— Vicki Sewell (@VickiSewell10) November 7, 2022
Good for you … no one’s business but the 2 of you … you’re both consenting adults. No 1 seems to squawk when a 76 yr old man has a 30-something woman on his arm … gets a pat on the back. I’m SOOOO happy for you!!!
— reSisterBlue ????????⚓???????? (@WymanLynne) November 8, 2022
The entertainer’s fresh relationship sparked a debate in the online forum Ask Old People on Reddit, with one curious user asking over 60s if they could see themselves dating someone with a large age gap.
“No. I’d struggle with even ten years younger. I’d want someone who could relate to my youth without it seeming like history to them,” one person said.
“I tried to date a 20 something back when I was in my early40’s. It became quite obvious very early on that it wasn’t going to work. Went back to my age group after and never looked back.”
“Yes, my partner is closer in age (only a few years) to my oldest than he is to me. Age isn’t an issue,” another person commented.
“Love Doesn’t Know Math! I have dated older and younger by 20 years. I found that it totally depends on the individual. However, 40 years is a lot of years!! In Cher’s case, she’s mostly always dated younger. Her new BF is in the industry so I imagine they have a lot in common. I’m happy for her, and anyone who takes a chance on someone, regardless of age.”
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