Cher, 78, Faces Backlash over Appearance at VS Show, Sparking Cosmetic Surgery Speculation – Photos & Videos

On October 15, 2024, the pop singer and her lover, Alexander “AE” Edwards, experienced a sweet moment on the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show’s pink carpet.

Cher’s fans claimed that she had undergone major cosmetic surgery that altered her facial characteristics, as she looked very different after switching from her signature black hair to a blonde one.

When Alexander “AE” Edwards and Cher arrived at the Duggal Greenhouse in Brooklyn, New York, for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, they were photographed. The 38-year-old AE tenderly kissed the 78-year-old on the cheek as they entered the room hand in hand.

Cher looked stunning on the carpet wearing a black fishnet top, Harlem-style slacks, and a dark blazer. Edwards, on the other hand, chose a black suit, white button-up shirt, and multicolored tie.

Fans expressed their opinions about Cher’s purported cosmetic surgery while focusing on her facial look at this event. “How many facelifts does it take?” one person asked simply, while another criticized her appearance, saying it was “more plastic than human.”

Her face’s appearance displeased some fans, who commented, “Her face is stiff.” “She doesn’t even look like Cher anymore, she was insanely beautiful😢,” one commenter said.

“What’s up with the bottom lip, and she can’t move her face?” one fan wrote, expressing disbelief at her facial features. “THOSE LIPS ARE HARDLY MOVING,” another admirer commented. GOOOSH!!!. HOW MUCH SURGERY?

“So much plastic surgery done that I did not even recognize her,” said others, who said they were unable to identify her. Oh my god. Another person made a lighthearted remark about her hair, saying, “I saw that wig at the Halloween store.”

After careful study, one person said, “The frozen face and double bottom lip is [sic] just sad,” while another was put off, stating, “So many plastic injections…🤮[sic].”

Cher’s admirers continued to laud her appearance in spite of the criticism, saying, “Looking great! I adore the lighter hair! Queen! 👸🏼” Another admirer added, “She continues to be the fashionista of all time and looks fantastic! Beautiful! 🌟. “She’s literally almost 80 years old and she looks fantastic,” one fan reminded others.

Cher has always placed a high value on feeling and looking her best. The Grammy-winning singer said in 2002 that losing her sexual appeal would be like hitting a wall, but instead of being halted, she would just push it away and go in a another direction.

She acknowledged that she had had some plastic surgery, but not as much as the tabloids had claimed, including implants in her calf or butt. She denied having rib removals, butt lifts, or cheek implants, claiming that her cheeks have stayed the same throughout her life.

She added that even if she had decided to improve her appearance, she wouldn’t feel guilty about it. “If I want to put my tits on my back, it’s nobody’s business but my own,” she said.

Since then, Cher has continued to take a refreshingly candid stance on her appearance, frequently calling herself the “poster girl for plastic surgery.” She’s admitted to getting a facelift while jokingly asking, “Who hasn’t?”

Cher expressed surprise when asked if she thinks she has normalized cosmetic operations, casting doubt on the idea that she has made surgery a common occurrence for regular people. “These girls are undergoing surgery at the age of eighteen,” she noted. So hurry up! I’ve never seen girls go to such lengths to alter their appearance. I had no desire to do it.

The singer considered her own self-acceptance and said that, even as a young woman, she never felt the urge to change her natural features, such as her large butt and lips. When asked if cosmetic surgery has helped her career, Cher stressed that in the entertainment business, ability is what counts most.

“A person’s appearance won’t keep audiences engaged if they aren’t good at their craft,” she said. “To stand and gaze at someone, you don’t have to spend money. They must provide something,” she clarified.

She admitted that she would get tired sometimes, but she felt her voice had never been more powerful. Cher claimed that there are people 20 years old who are not able to perform at her level, and she took satisfaction in having worked hard throughout her life to retain her physical strength.

Cher led the all-female lineup at the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which also included performances by LISA, Orianthi, and Tyla, showcasing this extraordinary talent.

The singer performed two of her most well-known songs as she wrapped up the much awaited return of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. The show started with a stirring choral opening, followed by a backscreen montage of Cher’s photos from different phases of her career.

Wearing a glittering black costume and jet-black hair, she began with her 1998 hit song, “Strong Enough.” Cher, flanked by her dancers, spoke heartfelt lyrics before breaking into the upbeat chorus.

After that, the celebrity walked the runway to a gold platform, where she sang her timeless hit, “Believe.” Some of Victoria’s Secret’s most well-known models, including as Bella Hadid, Candice Swanepoel, Adriana Lima, and Gigi Hadid, walked the catwalk wearing the brand’s iconic red and pink underwear and angel wings while she performed.