As far as age-gap concerns, which Cher previously opened up about on a Dec. 2, 2022, episode of "The Kelly Clarkson Show," the source said the singer "likes that he's young."

Source: https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/cher-alexander-edwards-super-bowl-party-49087423

But, according to dating app Bumble, age-gap relationships might not be as taboo as we go into 2024.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion-lifestyle-trends-2024-rizz-b2471450.html

While media entertainment will never fully reflect any nation's culture, this could explain how anime is allowed to have so many age-gap relationships and underaged romantic interests.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/anime-age-gap-problem-japanese-culture-law-reform/