At 78 years old, Cher continues to captivate the public, sparking a lively debate with her latest look. During a surprise birthday celebration on her private plane, the iconic singer debuted a chic blond bob, and fans had plenty to say about it.
Cher recently celebrated her 78th birthday, and her friends shared a video of them surprising her on her private plane. The singer was seen walking into the plane rocking a blond bob.
She wore a pair of jeans with a pink top and a matching scarf. The “Proud Mary” singer was completely surprised but all smiles as she walked toward her cake with burning candles and blew them out.
However, fans noticed the new blond hair and had a few things to say about it. Some people were not too fond of the hair color and wished the singer would keep her iconic black hair. “Wish she’d go back to her black hair. Does not look good as a blonde,” remarked a commenter.
Others thought the choice to go for lighter hair was a way for her to look younger. “Old lady trying to retain her youth,” said a commenter. While another person thought her walk gave away her age, saying “She walks like she’s 300!!!” Even though some thought Cher was trying too hard to look young, some commenters could not believe how youthful she looked at 78.
“Wow, good lord, 78, and she looks awesome. God bless her,” expressed a netizen. Another person, who marveled at how young Cher looked, wrote, “80 years, and she looks like 40.”
Despite what people might have to say, the singer has been honest about how she feels about aging. In a recent interview leading up to her 78th birthday, she was asked how she would be celebrating, and Cher said by "putting my pillow over my head and screaming."
Generally, Cher has been candid about how much she does not like aging. “What, I’m going to say I like it? No, I don’t. Any woman who is honest will say it’s not as much fun,” she expressed.
The singer mentioned some of the things she did not enjoy about getting older, and one of them was how much it slowed her down. She remembered days when she was able to do two shows a night and go out dancing, but now she does one show and needs to rest for the next one.
Nonetheless, Cher said she was not a fan of going out anymore, especially nowadays when there’s always someone with a camera around. “People rush you, and you don’t know if they’re going to kill you or take your picture. Either way, I don’t like it,” she added.
While Cher might not be a big fan of getting older, she does not believe that her youthfulness is what prolonged her career, but rather her talent. “If you’re no good at what you do. People don’t care what you look like. You don’t pay bucks to stand and look at someone. They’ve got to deliver something,” the singer explained.
Her body might be getting older, but Cher is proud of how strong her it is even in her 70s. The performer reiterated, “I’ve worked my whole life to keep my strength in my body. There are 20-year-old girls who can’t do what I do.”
Cher shows no signs of slowing down, and just like her career, her romantic life is also thriving. The renowned singer opened up about her love life, particularly her reason behind dating younger men. The 78-year-old superstar quipped, "Men my age or older, well, now they’re all dead."
Cher further delved into why she finds herself drawn to younger partners. She expressed that before the men her age had passed away, they were often too intimidated to approach her. However, she experienced the inverse with younger men.
This openness to younger suitors, Cher explained, stems from their boldness and willingness to engage with her. Unlike their older counterparts, younger men did not shy away from the opportunity to connect with her. This boldness has allowed Cher to continue enjoying a vibrant and active love life.
Cher's openness about preferring younger men resonated with many of her fans, sparking a variety of responses on social media. Comments ranged from supportive to humorous.
Fans shared their thoughts on the iconic singer's personal life choices. One supporter explicitly stated, "I totally agree. Live your best life Cher!" Others celebrated her humor and candidness: "She is hilarious 😂" and "She has a point."
The discussion around Cher's personal choices extended beyond entertainment or agreeing with her choices. Fans emphasized her right to personal happines and staying true to herself.
One expressed that Cher being true to herself and doing whatever makes her happy is solely her business. Some fans also pointed out that Cher has had a history of dating younger men since her 40s.
The conversation also touched upon her recent relationship dynamics. One fan noted that her current partner was originally Amber Rose's boyfriend, whom she has been dating since their meeting. There were also observations that men Cher's age often seek younger women too.
Cher's romantic life took an unexpected turn when she met Alexander 'AE' Edwards, who is 40 years her junior, during Paris Fashion Week in 2022.
The initial meeting between Cher and Edwards was serendipitous and sparked by a friend's encouragement. Cher recounted, “Well, you know, it was really really weird, because I wasn’t looking for it really.”
She explained how her curiosity about Edwards' appearance led to their first conversation. “And we met because my friend kept nudging me to go ask him about his teeth,” she said of Edwards’ blinged-out smile. “So I’m looking at this beautiful guy with white hair, tatted up and with these teeth. And so I said, ‘Dude, I like your grill.’ And, he went, ‘No, they’re my teeth.’ And so we just talked for a second.”
The pair continued to cross paths, deepening their connection. “And then I saw him again — he was with T [Tyga] at the Ann Demeulemeester show — and then we were all standing together in a picture,” Cher recalled. The conversation soon moved beyond casual encounters, leading to more personal exchanges.
Cher revealed how a simple photo led to ongoing communication. Edwards asked a mutual friend to send her a photo of the two of them. The friend told him he would have to send it to Cher himself. After he texted her the photo, their text exchanges continued into a relationship.
Despite the blossoming romance, Cher was initially skeptical about their relationship. She openly shared her doubts, saying, “So then I meet Alexander, and I kept saying, ‘Dude, this is not gonna work out. I’m telling you, it’s not gonna go good. It’s just not gonna work.’ And he just wasn’t going for it.”
However, their continued interactions proved her initial reservations wrong. Their relationship has since exceeded her expectations.
Cher's perspective on relationships, particularly those with significant age differences, is informed by her own experiences with modern dating.
Despite the initial skepticism about the feasibility of her romance with Edwards, Cher has found that their relationship works well in practice. She humorously remarked, "On paper it's kind of ridiculous, but in real life, we get along great."
Cher attributes part of their successful relationship to the qualities she admires in Edwards. She described him as "fabulous," a compliment she does not give lightly, asserting that he is kind, smart, handsome, and funny. However, navigating a relationship with such a gap isn't without its challenges.
