When it comes to love, Cher isn’t just turning back time; she’s rewriting the rulebook. At 77, the iconic singer isn’t shy about her preference for younger partners. But it’s not just about age; it’s about attitude.
During a recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Cher dropped some truth bombs about her dating choices, and it’s as candid as it gets. Explaining why she leans towards younger suitors, she quipped, “The reason I got with young men is because men my age or older — well, now they’re all dead.” Straight to the point, as always. Nobody likes ghosting.
And what’s the appeal of these younger fellas, you might ask? According to Cher, they’re “bold,” a quality she attributes to being raised by women like herself. The days of waiting for suitors to muster up the courage are long gone, replaced by a generation unafraid to shoot their shot.
But lest anyone question her choices, Cher’s got a response ready. When critics raised eyebrows at her relationship with 38-year-old Def Jam executive Alexander “AE” Edwards, she shut them down with a tweet for the ages: “Haven’t You Got Anything Else 2 Do,” she fired back. “Let Me Explain…I DONT GIVE A [flying] FK WHAT ANYONE THINKS.” Mic drop.
The conversation took an amusing turn when Jennifer Hudson brought up the rumour that Cher once turned down Elvis Presley. “It was because I was nervous, and I knew the people around him,” Cher confessed. “And it wasn’t that they were bad people. It’s just that I was kind of nervous of his reputation. I’m really shy when I’m not working, and kind of shy around men.” Who knew Cher, the epitome of confidence, could get shy around the King of Rock and Roll?
But nerves aside, Cher’s tales of star-struck moments don’t end there. Recalling her apprehension about starring alongside Meryl Streep in Silkwood, Cher revealed her pre-filming jitters. “I cannot go make a movie with Meryl Streep, okay?” she protested to her sister. Yet, fate had other plans. Meeting Streep in Texas, Cher found a kindred spirit, and their friendship flourished, showing that even icons like Cher can get star-struck.
Watch the full interview below:
