Why Cher Rejected Elvis Presley When He Tried to Date Her

Elsewhere on Cher’s appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” the iconic singer admitted that her shyness had caused her to develop a tendency for dating younger men. The “Believe” hitmaker explained that men in her own age group were quite intimidated by her, making it difficult for them to strike up a conversation. In contrast, younger men were far more courageous, making it considerably easier for Cher to date them.

During a chat on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” in 2023, she revealed that she had dated men around her age, but they generally weren’t too fond of her personality. According to the Oscar winner, “Maybe younger men don’t care if you’re funny or outrageous and want to do stupid things, and you have the strong personality.” Cher also asserted, “I’m not giving up my personality for anybody, OK?”

It’s worth noting that Elvis Presley was about 11 years Cher’s senior, which may have been another reason she didn’t want to date him. Ultimately, though, the legendary performer has no regrets about passing up an opportunity to date Presley or anyone else. In fact, some of her most cherished relationships have been with younger partners.

When Cher spoke to People in 2021, she had nothing but good things to say about her ex, Val Kilmer. The former couple enjoyed a passionate relationship when Kilmer was about 22 and Cher around 35, and remained close after their split.

Source: HuffPost, People, The Jennifer Hudson Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show