Cher shared a quick update about her boyfriend and rapper, Alexander Edwards, while making a solo appearance at the Carol Burnett 90th birthday celebration taping in Los Angeles on Thursday.
The 76-year-old star, who is also known as the Goddess of Pop, opened up to Access Hollywood on the red carpet shortly before the star-studded event commenced.
After the Believe hitmaker gushed about the renowned host, the reporter diverted the topic of conversation by humorously asking, ‘Do you have a date tonight? You know what I am trying to get to…’
The Moonstruck actress flashed a small smile and responded with, ‘My date is taking care of his son.’
Alexander notably welcomed a son named, Slash Electric Alexander Edwards, in 2019 with his ex, Amber Rose. The two split in 2021 following his reported infidelities, but still maintain a amicable co-parenting relationship.
An update: Cher, 76, shared a quick update about her boyfriend and rapper, Alexander Edwards, while making a solo appearance at the Carol Burnett 90th birthday celebration taping in Los Angeles on Thursday
The Access Hollywood reporter then expressed to the star, ‘We’re happy for you. Congratulations on the relationship,’ which prompted a kind, ‘Thank you,’ from Cher.
The couple were first linked in November of last year when they were spotted arriving at a celebrity hotspot for a tasty dinner while holding hands, sparking romance rumors.
After enjoying a bite to eat, the happy pair returned to an awaiting car where Alexander ‘A.E.’ Edwards laid a gentle kiss on Cher’s hand as they sat closely together in the back seat.
The two lovebirds, who first crossed paths while attending Paris Fashion Week in October 2022, were spotted on various other occasions in November going on romantic date nights and affectionately holding hands.
After publicly confirming their romance that same month, the actress and singer, who is 39 years his senior, pushed away criticism geared towards their relationship.
A source told Us Weekly at the time, ‘Cher knows full well that there’s a lot of skepticism about this romance but she couldn’t care less.’
‘She’s reveling in the attention and saying that she and AE have something very special going on that’s made her feel more alive and sexier than ever.’
‘She’s always been drawn to younger guys, and this is by no means the first fun, no strings attached fling she’s had in recent years. The difference here is that this one feels special, which is why she felt confident to go public as a couple,’ the insider continued.
Her ‘date’: When asked who her ‘date’ was for the Carol Burnett taping, the ‘Goddess of Pop’ stated, ‘The Moonstruck actress flashed a small smile and responded with, ‘My date is taking care of his son’; the two seen in February in Arizona
‘Happy for you’: The Access Hollywood reporter then expressed to the star, ‘We’re happy for you. Congratulations on the relationship,’ which prompted a kind, ‘Thank you,’ from Cher; the pair seen in February in Arizona
In December, she made a guest appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show and discussed her romance with the music artist.
She jokingly stated, ‘Well, on paper, it’s kind of ridiculous, but in real life, we get along great. He’s fabulous, and I don’t give men qualities that they don’t deserve, you know?’
‘But he’s very, very kind, he’s very smart, he’s very talented, and he’s really funny. And I think he’s quite handsome.’
The couple also rang in the New Year’s together, and in a cute snap, Cher flashed a stunning diamond ring that was gifted to her from Alexander, fueling engagement rumors.
Last month in February, the couple were spotted attending a pre-Grammy party together and a source opened up to People soon after.
‘They are very much in love,’ the insider informed the publication. ‘They held hands all night and were very lovey-dovey and kissing often.’
However, the source explained that, ‘They’re not talking marriage or anything like that, but they are exclusive and serious.’
During the festive evening in preparation for the popular, annual awards show, the insider added that the actress, ‘was smiling the entire time,’ and later expressed, ‘Cher likes that he’s young. It’s exciting for her.’
‘Very kind’: In December, Cher gushed about Alexander on The Kelly Clarkson Show and stated, ‘But he’s very, very kind, he’s very smart, he’s very talented, and he’s really funny. And I think he’s quite handsome’; seen in September 2022 in Los Angeles
‘In love’: Last month in February, the couple were spotted attending a pre-Grammy party together and a source opened up to People soon after, saying, ‘They are very much in love’
No plans for marriage: However, the source explained that, ‘They’re not talking marriage or anything like that, but they are exclusive and serious’; Cher seen in November 2022 in LA
Smitten: The couple also rang in the New Year’s together, and in a cute snap, Cher flashed a stunning diamond ring that was gifted to her from Alexander, fueling engagement rumors
Cher and Alexander were last spotted together while attending Drake’s pre-Super Bowl bash in Scottsdale Arizona last month, and also attended the Super Bowl game.
The music executive notably was in a previous relationship with model and TV personality, Amber Rose.
However, the two split in August 2021 after she accused Alexander of cheating with 12 women, which he admitted to. The two stars share their three-year-old son, Slash, who was welcomed to the world in 2019.
She had shared a lengthy message on Instagram at the time and penned: ‘I’m tired of getting cheated on and being embarrassed behind the scenes. All 12 of y’all bums (The ones that I know of there’s probably more) can have him.’
‘Y’all very much knew he was in a relationship with a baby and y’all decided to f**k him anyway I saw all the texts and DM’s. Y’all were well aware but y’all don’t owe me any loyalty so it’s whatever. I can’t be the only one fighting for my family anymore.’
She concluded that she has never gotten the same loyalty and transparency ‘in return’ and that she was ‘done.’
During an interview with Big Von, per Page Six, the music producer confessed to the infidelities and expressed, ‘I woke up to this s**t, man… I thought, ‘S**t, I got caught.’ I got caught before, you know what I’m saying? And she’s just had enough, obviously.’
Cher’s last marriage was to musician Greg Allman from 1975 to 1979, and the two share their son Elijah Blue Allman. Her first marriage was with Sonny Bono from 1964 until their divorce in 1975. They also share a son, Chaz Bono.
Previous relationship: The music executive notably was in a previous relationship with model and TV personality, Amber Rose, however, the two split in August 2021 after she accused Alexander of cheating with 12 women, which he admitted to
Co-parenting: The two stars share their three-year-old son, Slash, who was welcomed to the world in 2019
Pushing away criticism: A source told Us Weekly in November 2022, ‘Cher knows full well that there’s a lot of skepticism about this romance but she couldn’t care less’; the star seen in December 2022 in Los Angeles