The pop singer and her boyfriend, Alexander “AE” Edwards, shared a tender moment on the pink carpet of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on October 15, 2024.

Cher, having swapped her signature black hair for a blonde look, appeared quite different to her fans, who alleged that she had undergone extensive cosmetic surgery that had changed her facial features.

Alexander “AE” Edwards and Cher were photographed upon arriving at the Duggal Greenhouse in Brooklyn, New York for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. The couple walked in hand-in-hand and AE, 38, lovingly gave the 78-year-old a smooch on her cheek.

Cher dazzled on the carpet in a dark blazer combined with a black fishnet top and Harlem-style pants. Meanwhile, Edwards opted for a black suit, complemented by a white button-up shirt and a multi-colored tie.

Cher’s facial appearance at this event was what fans focused on, as they gave their views on her alleged cosmetic surgery. One asked bluntly, “How many facelifts does it take?” while another critiqued her appearance, “More plastic than human.”

Some fans were disappointed with her facial appearance, saying, “Her face is stiff.” One user lamented, “She doesn’t even look like Cher anymore, she was insanely beautiful😢.”

A fan paid note to specific features, writing, “What’s up with the bottom lip, and she can’t move her face,” while another person, shocked by her facial features, remarked, “THOSE LIPS ARE HARDLY MOVING. GOOOSH!!!. HOW MANY SURGERIES.”

Others claimed they couldn’t figure out who she was, “So much plastic surgery done that I did not even recognize her. Omg.” In a playful jab at her hair, another individual quipped, “I saw that wig at the Halloween store.”

One person, after close observation, shared, “The double bottom lip and frozen face is [sic] just sad,” while someone else was put off, saying, “So much plastic injections…🤮[sic].”

Despite the criticism, Cher still had fans celebrating her and her look, “Looking fab! Love the lighter hair! Queen!👸🏼” Another admirer chimed in, “She looks amazing and still the fashionista of all time! Just stunning!!🌟.” One fan reminded others, “She’s literally almost 80 years old she looks fantastic.”

Cher has always prioritized looking and feeling her best. In 2002, the Grammy-winning singer remarked that losing her sexual allure would feel like hitting a wall, but rather than being stopped, she would simply move it aside and take a new path.

She admitted that she had undergone plastic surgery but not as extensive as tabloids have reported, such as butt or calf implants. She stated that her cheeks have remained unchanged throughout her life and denied having any cheek implants, butt lifts, or rib removals.

Furthermore, she expressed that she wouldn’t feel ashamed even if she had chosen to enhance her appearance. “If I want to put my tits on my back, it’s nobody’s business but my own,” she declared.

Ever since, Cher has maintained a refreshingly honest approach to her appearance, often referring to herself as the “poster girl for plastic surgery.” She has acknowledged having a facelift while playfully questioning, “Who hasn’t?”

When asked if she believes she has normalized cosmetic procedures, Cher responded with surprise, questioning the notion that she made it acceptable for everyday people to undergo surgery. She pointed out, “These girls are having surgery at 18. So come on! I’ve never seen girls do so much to want to change everything they look like. I never wanted to do that.”

The singer reflected on her own self-acceptance, noting that she never felt the need to alter her natural features, including her big lips and butt, while so young. Regarding whether cosmetic surgery has extended her career, Cher emphasized that talent is ultimately what matters in the entertainment industry.

She noted that if someone isn’t good at their craft, their appearance won’t keep audiences engaged. “You don’t pay bucks to stand and look at someone. They’ve got to deliver something,” she explained.

While she acknowledged that she may tire at times, she believed her voice has never been stronger. Cher took pride in having worked throughout her life to maintain her physical strength, asserting that there are 20-year-olds who can’t perform at her level.

Cher showcased this remarkable talent by headlining the all-female lineup at the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which also featured performances from LISA, Orianthi, and Tyla.

The singer took the stage to conclude the much-anticipated return of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, performing two of her most iconic hits. The performance began with a powerful choir introduction, accompanied by a montage of Cher’s images from various stages of her career displayed on the back screen.

Dressed in a sparkling black jumpsuit and sporting matching jet-black hair, she opened with her 1998 anthem, “Strong Enough.” Cher delivered emotive verses surrounded by her dancers before launching into the uplifting chorus.

The superstar then strutted down the runway to a gold platform, where she performed her classic hit “Believe.” As she sang, some of Victoria’s Secret’s most famous models, including Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Candice Swanepoel, and Adriana Lima, walked the runway adorned in angel wings and the brand’s signature red and pink lingerie.