Obviously, Cher can do whatever she wants. This is a fact and is not up for discussion.
Sadly, some apparently missed the memo, as they are criticizing the legend for having the audacity to date a younger man, 36-year-old music executive Alexander Edwards.
Not known for ever holding her tongue, Cher addressed the backlash on Twitter with the perfect response, seen below.
I’m Not Defending us.Haters are Gonna Hate…Doesn’ Matter
That we’re Happy & Not
Bothering Anyone
— Cher (@cher) November 6, 2022
Cher wrote:
"I'm Not Defending us. Haters are Gonna Hate…Doesn' [sic] Matter That and Not Bothering Anyone."
The controversy began after Cher confirmed on Twitter over the weekend the pair are together after they were previously spotted out and about in West Hollywood.
Alexander♥️ pic.twitter.com/o8tH1F0Th6
— Cher (@cher) November 6, 2022
Cher's announcement was direct as usual.
She simply tweeted a photo of Edwards, who works at Def Jam Records, along with his name and a heart emoji.
But that was more than enough for people to start putting in their two cents about the music and film icon's personal life.
Several fans expressed concerns over what Edwards' intentions might be, with many implying he might be attempting to take advantage of her Hollywood connections or her vast personal fortune.
Cher took on some of the naysayers by responding to their tweets.
As we All Know …I WASNT BORN YESTERDAY,& What I Know For Sure…There Are No Guarantees. Anytime you make a Choice You Take a Chance.I’ve Always Taken Chances…It’s WHO I Am
— Cher (@cher) November 6, 2022
To one, she replied:
"As we All Know …I WASNT BORN YESTERDAY,& What I Know For Sure…There Are No Guarantees."
"Anytime you make a Choice You Take a Chance.I’ve Always Taken Chances…It’s WHO I Am"
There's certainly no denying that.
But a response she gave to a supportive fan perhaps sums it up best.
LOVE DOESNT KNOW MATH, IT SEES ♥️♥️.
RINPOCHE TOLD ME “SOME PPL MEET,
OTHERS “RECOGNIZE”
— Cher (@cher) November 4, 2022
"Love doesn't know math," Cher wrote in response.
Many applauded Cher's response to those who were critical of the new relationship, especially since men in Hollywood frequently date much younger women without any controversy.
It’s such a double standard. If a man dates a much younger woman, no one blinks an eye. But when it’s the other way around, people have something to say.
— Amy Dyke (@AMYINOH) November 6, 2022
Congratulations on your relationship Cher. I am very happy for you both. I agree with you that it doesn't matter if there is an age gap. As long as you are both happy and there is honesty, faithfulness and trustworthiness, that's all that matters.
— Beth Hewitt (@BethfromtheUK) November 7, 2022
Let them haters hate. They probably wish they could get someone 40 years younger. You have to be happy and since he makes you happy, be HAPPY. Y'all make a beautiful couple 🙂
— Nelda Fairley (@nelda7071360) November 6, 2022
Can y’all stop getting under Cher’s skin pls??? She’s a grown woman and she can do whatever she wants without all of you haters pissing her off!!! LEAVE CHER ALONE! Momma we are happy for you 💕 and you are glowing and it shows 🤍🤍🤍 I love you 💗 https://t.co/c6jZYgyYdr
— TOᗰIᒪᗴᗴ❤️CherIsMyLife👻 CherCrew🤟🏻 (@tomileeCCrew) November 6, 2022
Happy 4 u because he’s hot and so are you https://t.co/O9rW8AigcJ
— Kamilla 🦋 (@cooliney) November 6, 2022
they’re both adults so where’s the problem?
— 𝒍𝒖𝒖𝒙𝒐𝒓𝒐_ (@luuxoro_) November 7, 2022
But not everyone was buying Cher's new romance.
40 YEAR GAP??! pic.twitter.com/cmtrvJCZ9M
— fazpo🦭 (@fazpo) November 7, 2022
i don’t think she thought that response through pic.twitter.com/O0vxmpllrQ
— 𝕥𝕠𝕤𝕘𝕒𝕟𝕠😔 (@heyyitsjanea) November 7, 2022
SHE'S ALMOST IN HER ATEEZ
— kel 𖤐 (@jwyfe4er) November 7, 2022
this was not the serve she thought it was pic.twitter.com/CBdqQp3sDu
— alina not starkov (@alinareadz) November 7, 2022
Cher has dated younger men earlier in her career, including actor Val Kilmer in the 1980s when he was in his early 20s and she in her mid-30s.
When she was 40, she also dated 22-year-old then-aspiring actor Rob Camilletti, who came to be known as "Bagel Boy" as he was working in a bagel shop when he and Cher began their relationship in the mid-80s.
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