Inside Cher’s ‘Sexy Chemistry’ With Alexander ‘AE’ Edwards Despite 40-Year Age Difference

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Unbothered! Cher isn’t letting criticism of her new romance with Alexander “AE” Edwards get to her, an insider exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.“Cher knows full well that there’s a lot of skepticism about this romance but she couldn’t care less,” the source says of the Oscar winner, 76, and the music executive, 36. “She’s reveling in the attention and saying that she and AE have something very special going on that’s made her feel more alive and sexier than ever.”Some observers have questioned the new couple’s 40-year age difference, but the insider tells Us that the Moonstruck actress isn’t worried about it.“She’s always been drawn to younger guys, and this is by no means the first fun, no strings attached fling she’s had in recent years,” the source explains. “The difference here is that this one feels special, which is why she felt confident to go public as a couple.”The “Believe” songstress and Edwards stepped out for the first time on Wednesday, November 2, holding hands at the West Hollywood hotspot Craig’s.

Days later, Cher clapped back when a Twitter user said it would be “naive” for her not to question the “intentions” of a younger man.“Haven’t You Got Anything Else 2 Do⁉️,” the Grammy winner tweeted on Sunday, November 6. “Let Me Explain…I DONT GIVE A [F–K] WHAT ANYONE THINKS.”The California native told another social media user that she met Edwards at Paris Fashion Week last month.