Chaz Bono’s Mom, Cher Sparks Marriage Rumours With Alexander Edwards, All About Their Relationship

Chaz Bono, the son of legendary singer, Cher, married his longtime partner, Shara Blue Mathes, on March 8, 2026, in a glamorous ceremony at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles. The couple, who first met as teenagers and rekindled their romance in 2017, tied the knot in one of the hotel’s ballrooms following a ‘Hollywood Glam Formal’ dress code, as reported by PEOPLE. For his big day, Chaz wore a classic black tuxedo, while his ladylove, Shara, wore a long-sleeved lace wedding dress.

Chaz Bono and Shara Blue’s wedding drew significant media attention not only for the nuptials but also for the presence of Chaz’s mother, Cher, who attended in a surprisingly casual sweatsuit and sneakers. Despite Cher showing up in an unexpected outfit, what truly caught the media’s attention was the rock on her finger. She was seen wearing a massive diamond ring and band on her left hand, leading to speculation that she may have secretly married her boyfriend, Alexander ‘AE’ Edwards.

Who is Alexander ‘AE’ Edwards, Cher’s boyfriend?

Alexander ‘AE’ Edwards is a prominent music executive and producer, currently serving as a Vice President of A&R at Universal Music Group. He has previously held executive roles at Def Jam Recordings and Sony Music Publishing. Beyond his corporate executive positions, he is a producer and writer who has collaborated with several high-profile artists. He worked closely with Tyga, co-founding the independent label, Last Kings Records. He also contributed to Cher’s 2023 holiday album, Christmas. AE is also involved in talent scouting. During his tenure at Def Jam, he was credited with discovering and signing artists like YK Osiris and working with the label that discovered Pop Smoke.

How did Alexander Edwards and Cher’s love story start?

Alexander Edwards and Cher’s relationship reportedly began with a brief meeting during Paris Fashion Week in September 2022. The pair spoke for about 15 minutes before a mutual friend gave him Cher’s phone number. Despite her personal rule against falling in love over text, her relationship with AE quickly developed through their subsequent digital conversations. The unexpected start to Cher and AE’s story led to something special, and their fans can’t be happier on seeing them joyful.

During a Chicken Shop Date with Amelia Dimoldenberg, Cher shared her first text conversation with AE. She recounted that while she was traveling to Switzerland shortly after meeting him, he texted her to check on her and know about her whereabouts. She initially felt “pissed off” because he used “three y’s on baby,” since they didn’t know each other well enough yet. However, his persistence eventually won her over. Cher’s exact words were:

“I left to go to Switzerland, and he texted me. He said, ‘Where are you going?’ I said, ‘I’m going to Switzerland, I’m a little tired.’ And then he wrote me, ‘Well, get some rest babyyy.’ And I went, he doesn’t know me well enough to put three y’s on baby. I was kind of pissed off. And then he just started texting me.”

When Alexander Edwards and Cher went public with their relationship

After dating for about two months, Cher and AE officially went public with their relationship in November 2022. Shortly after, Cher confirmed the romance on social media, posting a photo of him on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption “Alexander” followed by a red heart. The pair made their official red carpet debut on March 9, 2023, at the Versace Fall/Winter show in Los Angeles. Since then, they have been seen together at various public events. In October 2024, Edwards supported Cher at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, where she performed her iconic hits, Strong Enough and Believe. Their latest joint appearance was in March 2026 at Cher’s son, Chaz Bono’s wedding.

Alexander Edwards and Cher’s massive age gap raised eyebrows

Cher is 79 years old, and Alexander Edwards is 39 years old as of March 2026. Thus, the duo have a 40-year age gap, which has been a frequent subject of public scrutiny since they began dating in late 2022. Despite public scrutiny of their relationship, Cher has remained vocally unbothered. Defending their age gap and citing that love was beyond factors like that, Cher stated:

“Love doesn’t know math.”

Cher and AE sparked engagement and marriage rumours

On Christmas 2022, Cher posted a photo of a large pear-shaped diamond ring that AE had gifted. She later teased that she posted it only because her neon-flame manicure was “so cool.” After years, speculation about the engagement resurfaced in early March 2026 when Cher attended the wedding of her son, Chaz Bono, at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. She was spotted wearing a massive diamond ring and a matching band on her left ring finger, which many fans interpreted as a hint at her engagement or wedding with AE.

Additionally, in late 2025, sources close to Cher reported that she was planning a surprise wedding to coincide with her 80th birthday in May 2026. However, her team dismissed these claims as “not true.” Setting aside the discussion about whether the duo plans to walk down the aisle, they look happy and content with their relationship at the moment.

What are your thoughts on Cher and AE’s unique love story and their latest wedding rumours? Let us know.

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