Cher has a surprising reason to remain in the US despite vowing to leave if Trump won
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Cher, the iconic 78-year-old singer, has backtracked on her previous vow to leave the United States if Donald Trump were re-elected.
Instead, she remains firmly in the country, largely due to her strong commitment to her 38-year-old boyfriend, Alexander 'AE' Edwards.
Cher 'not abandoning the US' over Donald Trump's election win
Cher has reportedly realized that moving abroad would be difficult, especially as Alexander Edwards continues to raise his son.
Last year, during an interview with The Guardian, Cher declared she would leave the country if Trump returned to office, citing the toll his previous presidency had taken on her health.
"I almost got an ulcer the last time," she admitted at the time, adding, "If he gets in, who knows? This time I will leave."
The singer was adamant about her stance, which she had also humorously expressed in 2015 when she tweeted, "If he were to be elected, I'm moving to Jupiter."
However, Cher has now reconsidered, recognizing that her priorities have shifted since her original statement.
According to an insider, "She did intend to leave the United States if Donald Trump got elected, but things are different now than they were one year ago. She gave that interview before she was so committed."
"She's not abandoning the US," the insider said, emphasizing that Cher is focusing on her life and prioritizing her loved ones.
Cher drops plan to flee the US given her relationship and sons
Daily Mail reported that the source also explained that Cher's relationship with Alexander Edwards and his responsibilities as a father have led her to stay put, acknowledging that her earlier impulse to flee was no longer practical.
The couple, who have been together for two years, have built a life together that includes Edwards’ young son, Slash, from his previous relationship with Amber Rose.
"They have their life together here and they’re making an album," the source added.
"They both have family and children. She's infuriated by the outcome, but she also knows that running will not solve anything."
In fact, Cher’s sons, Chaz Bono and Elijah Blue Allman, also live in the US, and earlier this year, Cher found herself embroiled in a legal battle over a conservatorship for her son Elijah, who had been struggling with substance abuse issues.
Following this, Cher filed to withdraw her request for the conservatorship.
Despite these challenges, she appeared to reconcile with her son Chaz when she attended the premiere of his new film, 'Little Bites', last month.
Cher on her 40-year age gap with boyfriend Alexander Edwards
Cher first publicly confirmed her relationship with Alexander Edwards in November 2022, sharing a photo of him on Twitter along with a red heart emoji.
While rumors of a split surfaced in May 2023, by September, they were spotted together in public once again, attending a show at Paris Fashion Week.
Cher also opened up about their 40-year age difference during an interview on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show', saying, "Well, 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, you know?"
"But he's very, very kind, he's very smart, he's very talented, and he's really funny. And I think he's quite handsome," she added.
Cher isn't the only celebrity who vowed to flee the country if Trump became president again.
Several Hollywood stars plot their US exit
Reportedly, several other celebrities, including Sharon Stone and America Ferrara, had similarly threatened to leave the US if Donald Trump returned to the White House.
Stone even mentioned purchasing a home in Italy, while Ferrara recently announced her decision to move to the UK for the sake of her children’s education.
According to The Times of London, Minnie Driver, who had lived in Los Angeles for nearly three decades, moved back to the UK earlier this year and stated she would find it hard to return to the US if Trump were re-elected.
Similarly, per Harper's Bazaar, Sophie Turner, who had lived in the US with her ex-husband Joe Jonas, cited gun violence and the overturning of Roe v Wade as her reasons for returning to the UK after their split.
Though many celebrities have voiced a desire to leave the US under a second Trump presidency, Cher’s commitment to her family and her relationship with Edwards has led her to stay, despite the ongoing political turmoil.
Fans slam celebs for saying they'll flee the US
Social media users trolled Cher's decision to remain in the US and slammed celebrities who had vowed to leave the country if Donald Trump won the election.
A particular viewer expressed, "Kind of reminds me of kids that say they will hold their breath until they get what they want. They usually lose their resolve after a few seconds or so."
Following suit, another observer added, "Celebrities are so out of touch. They TRULY believe that people will actually vote how THEY want them to vote. They talk a good game about leaving the US when Trump gets elected, but never make good on it."
Additionally, a viewer pointed out, "She personally helped Trump get elected. Turnout was bigger in the hopes of her keeping her word."
A follower contributed, "So sad to see a once great star make a fool of herself in so many ways! But as witnessed in the days leading up to the election, with all the endorsements for Harris, Cher was in equally bad company! At least now I have a substantial list of entertainers to boycott."
A comment underscored, "Another celebrity lies about leaving the country if Trump won. Now they're backtracking on their promise. Well, I'm keeping score: 1 liar confesses, 1,253 more to come."
Another comment echoed, "They always say it, never go, even though EVERYONE wishes they would."
An individual elaborated further, saying, "Not one of these people will leave. As it always is, it's all political theater."
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