Cher Deemed 'Fabulous' at 76 Though Mocked for Using 'Neck Tape' — She Got a Ring from Her 40-Years-Younger Boyfriend
- Cher was recently spotted looking youthful at 76 during a movie premiere.
- The singer found love in 2022 when she met and fell in love with Alexander Edwards, who is 40 years younger than her.
- On Christmas day in 2022, Cher showed off her engagement-like ring on social media, which Edwards gifted her.
Legendary singer Cher has been in the public eye for decades and is known for hit songs such as "I Got You Babe."
The actress and television personality is also an ageless beauty at 76. She dresses effortlessly chic and stuns at red-carpet events.
Cher in London, England on March 21, 1977 | Source: Getty Images
A few days ago, the "Strong Enough" hitmaker was spotted at the premiere of the "Chevalier" film in Los Angeles looking super stylish and youthful despite being in her older years.
Fans admired and commended her look, but people used it as an opportunity the recall the neck tape Cher used to maintain a young and flawless appearance.
Cher in Los Angeles, California on March 21, 1977 | Source: Getty Images
Cher Spotted Looking Youthful in 76 Despite Her "Neck Tape"
Cher, who is currently dating 37-year-old music executive Alexander Edwards, recently appeared at the premiere of "Chevalier" to support her cast members starring in the upcoming period drama. The actress looked youthful in a stylish ensemble.
Cher was in a purple-and-black biker crop jacket, which was partially zipped. She complemented the look with a gray puffer jacket that had an oval-shaped embellishment on the front and the elbows to give it a special appearance.
Her fashionable look also included black loose-fitting pants that swept past her ankles and comprised a thin white stripe on each side. The long hem of her pants slightly concealed the pair of sleek black shoes the actress wore.
Alexander Edwards and Cher in West Hollywood, California on March 09, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
The singer's hair and makeup were exceptionally done for the special screening. Her dark, voluminous locks were parted in the middle and flowed down graciously in bouncy curls to her upper back.
Cher had a glossy and dark rosy tint applied on her lips. Her cheekbones stood out thanks to a light blush and highlighter added to them. A layer of mascara applied on her lashes and a simmering pink eyeshadow made her eyes look stunning.
The actress ensured the perfect look she had put together remained the focus of her appearance, as she did not complement it with any flashy jewelry.
Cher in Los Angeles, California on April 16, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Cher's stunning look was shared on social media. As much as some fans complimented her, other social media users used it as an opportunity to mock her use of neck tape in the past.
A comment on Cher's use of a neck tape | Source: Facebook.com/Daily Mail Australia
The neck tape, which was first used by Marlene Dietrich to turn taut her sagging neck skin, is usually hidden under a wig or hairline. But during the Londo premiere of "Burlesque" back in 2010, Cher's neck tape was visible, and fans noticed.
Of her latest outing, one fan couldn't help but bring up the singer's previous use of a neck tape while complimenting her. "That neck tape does wonders!" the fan wrote.
Cher in Los Angeles, California on April 16, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Another user came to Cher's defense and said the actress had all the right to use neck tape. "…Neck tape works well. Great with long hair. Lol, personal trainer. Helps with weight," she said.
Aside from the "neck tape" comments, users loved Cher's youthful appearance, with some attributing her agelessness to plastic surgery. One said the actress was "absolutely gorgeous," while another credited her surgeons.
A comment on Cher's use of neck tape | Source: Facebook.com/Daily Mail Australia
Cher has never hidden her love for plastic surgery and some of her fans think that's not a bad thing. In fact, her recent appearance drew positive feedback from fans regarding surgeries. A fan said:
"Who really cares that she has had a lot of work done. I'm sure if I have that kind of money, I would the same thing? She is absolutely gorgeous."
Cher in Hollywood, California on November 15, 2010 | Source: Getty Images
But it's not only The "Moonstruck" star's appearance that's making headlines. She's also drawing attention to her love life as she's dating a much younger man.
Cher and Alexander Edwards in Los Angeles, California on November 2, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
When Cher Found Love…With 40-Years-Younger Edwards
Cher and Edwards first made headlines in November 2022 when they were spotted in Los Angeles holding hands, prompting speculations they were dating. Cher confirmed this when she posted a picture of Edwards captioned with a love emoji.
In February 2023, the couple was again spotted hand-in-hand at a pre-Grammy party in Los Angeles. Edwards, who is a music executive at Universal Music Group and had dated another celebrity in the past, was not shy to be seen with Cher.
On Christmas day in 2022, Cher teased her fans when she posted a dazzling engagement-like ring she had received from Edwards.
Cher and Alexander Edwards in West Hollywood, California on March 9, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
The music executive dated model Amber Rose for three years. The ex-couple have a daughter together named Slash Electric Alexander Edwards, born in October 2019. Edwards had already broken up with Rose in 2021 before moving on to Cher, whom he first met at the Paris Fashion Week in September 2022.
Cher in Los Angeles, California on September 21, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
Cher received lots of criticism when she confirmed she and Edwards were dating. Fans criticized the singer for dating a man 40 years younger than her. However, Cher dismissed the critics:
"On paper, it's kind of ridiculous. But in real life, we get along great. He's fabulous. And I don't give men qualities that they don't deserve. But he's very kind, very smart, very talented, and very funny…I think he is quite handsome."
Cher and Alexander Edwards in Los Angeles, California on November 02, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
The "Little Man" singer, who has dated other younger men in the past, once admitted older men were often intimidated by her, which made her date younger men:
"Older men just didn't like me all that much…I have had a couple of boyfriends that were hovering around my age, but they just didn't like me for some reason."
Cher said the men she dated before did not like her strong personality, which she isn't willing to change for anybody. Now, she.seems to have found her perfect match in Edwards.
Cher in Los Angeles, California on September 21, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
Cher Shows Off Her Engagement-Like Ring from Edwards
On Christmas day in 2022, Cher teased her fans when she posted a dazzling engagement-like ring she had received from Edwards. She captioned the post shared on Twitter, "THERE R NO WORDS, ALEXANDER, A. E."
The post quickly garnered buzz on social media with fans speculating the singer had posted the pear-shaped diamond ring because she and her lover were engaged. "Did he propose?" one user asked.
While the singer never confirmed the engagement talk, Fans wished her well in her new phase of life. "Congrats, sis !!!!!! Many blessings to you !!!! Merry and happy everything !!!" a user celebrated her.
Another user was quick to give a piece of advice to Cher alongside congratulatory remarks: "Congratulations. Grab happiness with both hands, but have a prenup too."
Cher later made a follow-up post where the engagement ring was pictured again. She explained that she posted the picture because "his nails are cute," in reference to Edwards.
Despite the criticism about their age gap, Cher and Edwards have not stopped appearing in public, proudly showing off their love towards each other.
The two were once spotted in matching all-black outfits outside a Los Angeles hotspot, and the singer has defended their relationship saying their love doesn't know math.
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