Chaz Bono and Shara Blue Mathes were married in Los Angeles this month, ending years of questions about a romance that first began in their teens and blossomed again in adulthood. The ceremony made headlines not only for the couple’s story but for a surprise moment that reignited speculation about Cher’s relationship with Alexander “AE” Edwards.
The wedding: who, when and where
The couple exchanged vows at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles on March 8. The hotel’s ballroom was transformed for the ceremony, with burgundy and deep-purple florals in red vases lining a black-carpeted aisle.
A decades-long connection
Bono told People in an interview published March 13 that he first met Mathes “more than 40 years ago when we were just teenagers.” They reconnected in 2017 and have been together since, marrying after nearly a decade as partners.
“I think it’s safe to say that not many grooms ultimately end up marrying the very first girl they ever kissed so many years later,” he said, reflecting on their unusual, long-running romance.
Cher’s appearance and the ring that stole the headlines
At the celebration, Cher drew attention not for a red-carpet gown but for what she wore on her finger. Observers noted a large, multi-stone diamond piece and an additional band while the singer watched her son’s ceremony.
Reports described the sparkler as a teardrop-style cluster on a bright silver band — a statement piece that prompted immediate speculation on social platforms and in entertainment outlets that Cher and her partner Alexander “AE” Edwards may have quietly taken the next step.
Cher arrived in a casual star-patterned sweatsuit and sneakers, according to coverage, and reps for the couple did not immediately comment when asked about the ring.
Why this matters now
News of the wedding puts a personal milestone spotlight on a high-profile family. It also briefly steered attention back to Cher’s relationship with Edwards, which the pair went public with in late 2022 and have defended publicly despite their nearly 40-year age gap.
Speculation over a Cher-Edwards wedding has surfaced before. In December 2025, reports suggested plans were underway; Cher’s spokesperson at the time pushed back, saying, “There [are] absolutely no plans for a wedding in her future.” Cher has previously spoken about a massive ring Edwards gifted her, calling it the “best Christmas gift” she had ever received and explaining that it wasn’t worn on her traditional engagement finger because, she said, “You’re the right girl, it’s the right ring, for the right finger.”
Reaction and what to watch next
Fans and tabloids quickly filled social feeds with photos and commentary after the wedding, focusing on both the newlyweds’ sweet origin story and Cher’s show-stopping jewelry. Industry outlets flagged the appearance as another chapter in the celebrity couple’s saga, while family-focused coverage celebrated Bono and Mathes’ reunion-turned-marriage.
Expect clearer answers only if Cher or Edwards confirm anything about the ring or their plans. For now, the spotlight remains on Chaz and Shara as they begin married life and on how Cher’s high-profile personal life continues to play out in public view.