Cher May Marry Alexander ‘AE’ Edwards Before 80 — & Insiders Claim How She Truly Feels About the Age Gap

Cher may be heading into her 80th birthday with a wedding on deck. According to new reporting, the singer is considering marrying her boyfriend, Alexander “AE” Edwards, before she hits the milestone — and insiders say she “doesn’t give a hoot” about their 40-year age gap.

Cher views turning 80 as “the perfect time” for the pair to “seal the deal,” insiders told The Mirror, per Page Six, noting that she and Edwards are “ready to commit to each other,” adding that “She has set her heart on walking down the aisle with him around the time of her landmark birthday in May.”

And when it comes to the ages involved? Sources told the outlet that she’s simply unbothered, a sentiment she’s repeated more than once.

In fact, Cher has been remarkably consistent about the age-gap commentary. During a November appearance on CBS Mornings, she brushed off the criticism with a classic Cher-ism — “Whatever” — before explaining that “nobody knows what goes on between us, but we just have a blast.” She added that Edwards often reminds her that “your spirit is younger,” a line that seems to reflect how she approaches the whole relationship.

For those who don’t know, the couple first sparked dating rumors in November 2022 after they were photographed holding hands in Los Angeles. Cher confirmed the romance soon after and even addressed it directly during a fan Q&A on X, telling followers, “I DONT GIVE A [flying] FK WHAT ANYONE THINKS.” They made their red carpet debut at the Versace fall 2023 fashion show and, despite a brief split in 2023, found their way back to each other.

Their connection hasn’t just been personal — it’s also creative. Edwards helped produce “Drop Top Sleigh Ride” on Cher’s 2023 album Christmas, her first album with original material in more than a decade. By late 2024, Cher told Jimmy Fallon she was returning to the studio, and Page Six reported that Edwards had “inspired” her musically as they continued working together.

Whether the pair tie the knot before Cher’s 80th birthday remains unconfirmed, but the insider reports line up with a familiar pattern: Cher does what makes Cher happy — even if her family thinks Edwards has some red flags. And if that includes a wedding — age gap and all — she seems perfectly content to follow her own timing.

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