Cher didn’t hold back when she shared her blunt reason for preferring to date younger men.

At 77 years old, Cher is as active as ever, juggling new music releases, television appearances, and her romantic life.

Currently, the pop icon is in a relationship with Alexander ‘AE’ Edwards, a record executive who is 39 years her junior at 38 years old. Their romance blossomed in 2022 during Paris Fashion Week. This isn’t Cher’s first experience with a significant age difference in her relationships, as she previously dated Rob Camilletti in 1986 when she was 40 and he was 22.

During a recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Cher opened up about her dating preferences, revealing that she tends to be shy around men her age. She explained that many men her age or older seem intimidated by her, possibly due to her iconic status as a pop superstar.

One of the main reasons Cher gravitates towards younger men is simply because, as she put it, “the reason I go out with young men is because men my age or older, well, now they’re all dead.” She further elaborated that younger men have historically been more willing to approach her.

Jennifer Hudson chimed in, describing the men who approach Cher as ‘bold’, to which Cher noted that they are often ‘raised by women like me’.

While Cher and Edwards’ relationship has its challenges, including generational differences that sometimes lead to misunderstandings, Cher emphasized that they have a strong connection and enjoy each other’s company. Despite the age gap, they bond over shared interests, including music, and Cher appreciates Edwards’ sense of humor and his adorable son.

Cher’s relationship with Edwards may raise eyebrows due to the age gap, but for the couple, it’s about mutual respect, understanding, and enjoying each other’s company.