Cher recently shared the candid reason behind her preference for dating younger men, revealing a dynamic shaped by both personal shyness and the realities of approaching romance as a long-standing icon. the singer explained that men her own age were often intimidated by her fame, leaving younger partners as the more approachable option.This revelation, made during a 2024 appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson show,” offers a glimpse into the challenges of navigating relationships under the spotlight and highlights the often-unspoken power dynamics at play when one partner is a globally recognized celebrity. Cher’s experiences resonate wiht broader conversations about age-gap relationships and societal expectations surrounding attraction and courtship.
“I’m really shy when I’m not working and kind of shy around men, and the reason I got with young men is as men my age are older,” Cher explained. “Well, now they’re all dead, but before, they were always terrified to approach me, and younger men were the only ones.”
The Grammy and Academy Award-winning artist has a history of relationships with men substantially younger than herself, including Sonny Bono, gregg allman, and, most recently, Alexander “AE” Edwards. Cher’s openness about her dating life continues to challenge conventional norms and spark discussion about love, attraction, and the freedom to pursue relationships on one’s own terms.
