Cher Gets Real About Aging As Singer Admits She Does Not Feel 'Wiser': 'I Hate It'

Cher recently got candid about aging, admitting she "hates it" but still loves what she does.

The legendary singer also spoke fondly of her 39-year-old boyfriend, Alexander "A.E." Edwards, calling him "incredibly talented" and saying their relationship thrives on laughter.

Despite breakup rumors after Edwards' Coachella appearance, Cher's rep confirmed they're still together.

During a chat with Gayle King on CBS Mornings on Tuesday, November 4, Cher didn't hold back when the topic of aging came up.

The 70-year-old journalist joked that she still didn't "feel grown up" and had no hang-ups about aging, then asked if Cher felt the same.

The 79-year-old legend shot back without hesitation: "Yes, I hate it! I'm 10 years older than you, babe!"

When King tried to frame aging as a sign of growing "wisdom and experience," Cher playfully disagreed.

"Oh, I'm stupid. I'm not wiser," she quipped, per People Magazine.

Earlier in the chat, the singer opened up about her relationship with her 39-year-old boyfriend, Alexander Edwards, noting that their age gap has never been an issue.

"He just says, 'You know, you get older, but your spirit is younger," she shared.

Reflecting on her relationship, Cher shared that what keeps things strong between her and Edwards is their shared sense of humor and mutual respect.

"We laugh all the time," she said, noting that she finds him not only charming but exceptionally gifted. "He's really talented. He's one of the most talented persons I've ever met."

As for outside opinions about their romance, the "I Got You Babe" singer made it clear she doesn't let the noise get to her.

"Whatever," she told King. "They're not living my life. Nobody knows what goes on between us, but we just have a blast."

Before wrapping up, King revisited one of Cher's past CBS interviews from 1991, when the singer declared she wanted to keep doing what she loved at 75, as long as she took care of her body.

Pointing out how true those words turned out to be, King said, "You've sort of lived up to what you wanted to do back at 45."

Cher replied, "I don't know how to do anything else. What am I gonna do? I love what I do."

In April, speculation swirled that Cher and Edwards had called it quits after the music executive was seen enjoying Coachella without her. However, Cher's rep quickly set the record straight, confirming to TMZ that the couple was still happily together.

While Edwards' solo appearance alongside a few female friends fueled breakup talk, Cher's rep clarified that her absence was simply due to scheduling conflicts.

Just weeks before the speculation, the "Strong Enough" singer had gushed to E! News about the thoughtful surprise Edwards planned for her 78th birthday.

Reflecting on the celebration at Chateau Romanov, she shared, "We went to a fabulous place. It was amazing. He was very nice as a host."

Cher recently hinted that she and Edwards plan to collaborate on a new album together.

"He and I are gonna start a new album," she revealed, adding that while production hasn't begun yet, Edwards will be taking the lead behind the scenes.

Cher and Edwards first sparked romance rumors in November 2022 after being spotted having dinner together in West Hollywood.

Shortly after, the music legend appeared to address the public's reaction to their 40-year age gap, taking a lighthearted approach on X (formerly Twitter).

"Haters are gonna hate," she wrote. "Doesn't matter that we're happy and not bothering anyone."

Their connection soon extended beyond romance and into music.

Cher revealed she was "pretty excited" to be collaborating with Edwards, a talented producer and songwriter, on projects including "Drop Top Sleigh Ride" from her 2023 Christmas album.

"He's a producer and a writer, and he does everything," she told E! News in March 2023, "so I'm happy about that."