In a development that reads like a Hollywood screenplay, legendary entertainer Cher allegedly learned in 2024 that she has a granddaughter whose existence had been kept from her for more than a decade, according to claims made by former model Kayti Edwards.
Edwards, speaking to The Sun, asserts that she shares a daughter named Ever with Cher's son, Elijah Blue Allman. The child was reportedly born following a brief relationship between Edwards and Elijah in 2010. According to Edwards, while Elijah was aware of the child's existence from the beginning, he never assumed full-time parenting responsibilities, instead maintaining sporadic contact over the years.
The circumstances surrounding Cher's discovery of her granddaughter are particularly striking. Edwards claims that Elijah mentioned the child during a 2021 overdose scare, but Cher dismissed the revelation at the time. It was not until 2024, when Cher directly contacted Edwards to verify rumors she had heard years earlier, that the truth was confirmed.
Edwards describes Cher's reaction to the confirmation as one of stunned silence. According to Edwards, the singer told family members, "Oh my God, I'm finally a grandma."
Following the revelation, Edwards claims the relationship between Cher and her newfound granddaughter has developed positively. She alleges that she and Ever were invited to stay at Cher's Malibu home last September, where the entertainer embraced her role as grandmother. During the visit, Cher reportedly showed Ever iconic stage outfits from her legendary career, engaged in conversations about the teenager's life, and even joined her in the pool.
However, this family revelation unfolds against a backdrop of serious ongoing concerns. Last week, Cher filed again for conservatorship over Elijah Blue Allman, citing what she describes as severe and worsening struggles with addiction. The legal action represents the latest chapter in a long-standing effort by the entertainer to intervene in her son's life.
Compounding the family difficulties, Elijah was recently arrested on allegations of assault and trespassing, underscoring the complex challenges facing the family.
The claims made by Edwards paint a picture of a family navigating extraordinary circumstances. If accurate, Cher's discovery represents not merely the addition of a grandchild to her family tree, but the unveiling of an entire hidden chapter of family history that developed without her knowledge for more than a decade. The situation highlights the often-complicated dynamics that can exist within families, even those in the public eye, and the potential for long-held secrets to reshape family relationships when they finally come to light.