Cher Opens Up About Aging: 'I Absolutely Dislike It'
A bold statement from a legendary icon—Cher clearly doesn’t buy into the common adage that aging automatically brings wisdom. In fact, her recent words suggest quite the opposite. During a candid interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings, the iconic singer, now 79 years old, was asked about her feelings on growing older. Her response was refreshingly straightforward: she’s not a fan.
When King gently probed whether Cher felt she had gained wisdom through the years, Cher didn’t hesitate. She admitted, 'I keep waiting for this grown-up feeling to kick in. And I don’t have any hang-ups about aging. Do you?' King responded by sharing her own perspective, implying that with age comes increased wisdom and experience. But Cher was quick to challenge that notion, declaring, 'Oh, I’m stupid. I’m not wiser.'
Despite her frank attitude about aging, Cher remains a powerhouse in the entertainment industry. After more than sixty years in show business, she shows no signs of stepping back. She’s currently in the studio working on a new album—her first collection of original songs since 2013. Besides music, she’s ventured into entrepreneurship with her gelato brand, Cherlato, and is also preparing to publish the second part of her memoir next year.
During her chat with King, Cher also touched on her personal life, including her relationship with music executive and producer Alexander Edwards, with whom she shares a notable 40-year age difference. Cher described their bond as full of fun and laughter, saying, 'Nobody knows what goes on between us, but we just have a blast.' She added that Edwards tells her her spirit remains youthful despite the years, emphasizing that this connection works because they 'laugh all the time.' Cher also praised him, calling him 'beautiful' and 'one of the most talented persons I’ve ever met.'
And here’s where it gets controversial—Cher’s blunt honesty about aging and her relationship dynamics might challenge some conventional views. Her refusal to sugarcoat her feelings about aging invites us to rethink the stereotypes and pressures society places on getting older. Do you agree with her perspective? Or do you believe that age does bring a certain kind of wisdom worth embracing? Share your thoughts and join the conversation.
