Cher may be the goddess of reinvention, but 2026 might just give us her most unexpected era yet: bridal core at 80.
Rumors are swirling that the legendary singer, who will hit her milestone birthday in May, is preparing to marry boyfriend Alexander “AE” Edwards, yes, the 39-year-old music executive who has become her favorite plus-one, hand-holder, and on-camera smirker for nearly three years.
While her reps have denied the reports, the internet is already putting on its veil (and its reading glasses) because if there’s one thing Cher has mastered besides vocals and camp, it’s perfect timing. And honestly? A wedding right before turning 80 is very now. Symbolic dates, numerology-coded “life chapters,” and milestone-aligned vows are the new mood for couples in 2026.
Why symbolic dates are shaping how couples choose their wedding day.
In an age where people curate their lives like seasons of a prestige TV show, weddings have become less about available weekends and more about meaning-making. Couples aren’t just looking for pretty venues, they’re choosing days that align with birthdays, anniversaries, lucky numbers, astrology charts, and whatever feels like “main character energy.”
For Cher, turning 80 isn’t just a birthday. It’s a cultural moment. It’s Cher stepping into her “Level 8” era. It’s a personal reboot with cinematic timing. So the idea of sealing the deal just before she blows out her candles? Very narrative-driven. Very emotionally efficient. Very Gen Z-coded, even at 79.
According to a source quoted in multiple outlets, the singer considers the milestone an ideal moment to “seal the deal” with AE. Think of it as merging timelines: the end of her 70s era and the start of a new chapter—with a partner who makes her laugh so much she practically glows on camera.
Even if the rumors aren’t confirmed, the symbolism is delicious.
Because 40-year age gaps are irrelevant when your romance is built on absolute vibes.
The public has always been louder about their age gap than Cher ever has. She’s been completely unbothered, proudly unbothered, spiritually unbothered. In a previous interview, she shrugged off the criticism with a simple, iconic “Whatever,” reminding everyone that strangers’ opinions have nothing to do with her private joy.
The pair met in late 2022, debuted their romance holding hands in LA, and instantly became one of Hollywood’s most delightfully unexpected couples. By the time they made their red-carpet entrance at the Versace Fall 2023 show, the PDA was giving “fresh teen romance,” and Cher’s fans were eating it up like popcorn.
AE himself has always hyped her up, reportedly telling her that while bodies age, spirits don’t, and in Cher’s case, her spirit is basically in permanent 25-year-old mode.
Their relationship is built on humor, chemistry, music, and a kind of playful devotion that makes their 40-year difference feel like a non-plot point.
The new wave of couples choosing milestone-age ceremonies.
Birthday weddings are becoming the “soft-launch-but-make-it-legally-binding” moment of the decade. They add weight, symbolism, and a built-in anniversary that’s impossible to forget. (Convenient for everyone but especially for partners who struggle with calendars.)
For some, it’s about numerology, turning 30, 40, 50, 60 with a vow renewal or a fresh beginning. For others, it’s “right person, right decade.” And for icons like Cher, it’s a chance to let her 80th orbit the sun be framed by joy, romance, and a dash of chaos (the good kind).
If she were to marry AE before turning 80, it wouldn’t just be a wedding. It would be a statement:
Age doesn’t dictate romance. Timing is whatever you say it is. And life is long, so love boldly.
Before AE, Cher loved big and publicly: Sonny Bono, Gregg Allman, Val Kilmer, Gene Simmons, and Tom Cruise all belong to her romantic scrapbook. But this chapter feels different. Softer. More relaxed. Less “rockstar whirlwind,” more “laughing in the kitchen while someone plays with your rings.”
Three years in, the spark is still sparkling. The chemistry is still chemistried. And their dynamic feels remarkably modern: two creatives, vibing.
Whether they marry next month, next year, or never at all, what’s clear is that they’ve built a relationship that, much like Cher, defies rules, boxes, and assumptions.
Cher at 80 marrying someone who adores her? That’s not shocking, it’s aspirational. And if she chooses a wedding date that syncs with her milestone birthday, she’ll simply be continuing what couples everywhere are already doing: making meaning out of their timelines.
Because love isn’t linear. Sometimes it’s symbolic. Sometimes it’s chaotic. And sometimes it fits perfectly right before your 80th birthday party.
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