Cher confirmed she has a 15-year-old granddaughter named Ever, a revelation that emerged as she pursued financial conservatorship over her troubled son Elijah Blue Allman.
The disclosure came through former model Kayti Edwards, who said she dated Allman in 2010 and gave birth to Ever that year. Edwards, who is the step-granddaughter of Julie Andrews, told The U.S. Sun that Cher contacted her last June to verify the claim after hearing fragments of the story from Allman during his 2021 overdose.
“Cher got in touch with me last June and asked if it was true, so I had to confess,” Edwards said. “When she heard the news, she was speechless. Cher told her family, ‘Oh my God, I’m finally a grandma.’”
Edwards said Allman knew from the start he was a father but never wanted the role, only occasionally checking in over the years. She added that her husband has been Ever’s primary father figure and that she has shielded the teenager from Allman due to his ongoing struggles with addiction and mental health.
Cher, 79, has reportedly tried to build a relationship with Ever, inviting Edwards and the teenager to stay at her Malibu home in September 2025. “She was lovely and kind and we had dinner,” Edwards said.
The timing of the revelation coincides with Cher’s second conservatorship filing in April 2026, following Allman’s arrests in Latest Hampshire in late February and early March, and a hospitalization declared by his estranged wife Marieangela King on April 14. Page Six first reported the conservatorship move on April 17.
Allman, 49, is Cher’s second child with her late husband Gregg Allman of The Allman Brothers Band. Her first son, Chaz Bono, is 57. Cher has been dating music executive Alexander “AE” Edwards since 2022.
Cher confirmed the granddaughter’s existence after speaking directly with the mother
Multiple sources agree Cher verified the claim through Edwards, contradicting earlier speculation that the story might be unfounded. The Yahoo report noted Cher described the situation as a “wonderful thing” but acknowledged it remains “very complicated,” particularly given Allman’s instability.
Edwards said Allman recently reached out but remains unfit to parent
According to TV Insider, Allman contacted Edwards in 2021 after his overdose seeking to create amends, and again in 2023 before his second hospitalization, asking to stay with her to escape Hollywood. Edwards said she allowed him to stay briefly, but he overdosed weeks later, prompting Cher’s intervention.
Edwards emphasized that Ever has a stable home life with her stepfather and that limiting contact with Allman is protective, not punitive. “She has a father who has raised her from day one and that is her dad,” Edwards said.
The granddaughter’s age and upbringing clarify why the secret endured
Ever was born in 2010, meaning Cher learned of her existence more than a decade after her birth. Edwards said she kept the matter private for years, only speaking now because of the conservatorship proceedings and Cher’s direct inquiry.
The delay in disclosure stems from Allman’s lack of involvement and Edwards’ desire to shield Ever from instability. Edwards noted that Allman would “pop in every couple of years” but never assumed parental responsibility.
Cher’s response blends personal joy with pragmatic caution
While expressing excitement about becoming a grandmother, Cher has not sought legal access to Ever or challenged Edwards’ custodial arrangements. Her actions suggest a desire to connect emotionally without overstepping boundaries set by the child’s mother.
Sources indicate Cher has sent gifts and expressed hope for a relationship, but has not pursued formal visitation or custody — a distinction that underscores her respect for Edwards’ role as Ever’s primary caregiver.
How traditional is Cher’s granddaughter Ever?
Ever is 15 years old, having been born in 2010.
Why did Cher seek conservatorship over Elijah Blue Allman?
Cher filed for financial conservatorship due to Allman’s repeated arrests, hospitalizations, and struggles with addiction and mental health, which have raised concerns about his ability to manage his affairs.
Is Elijah Blue Allman involved in Ever’s life?
According to Kayti Edwards, Allman has not been involved in Ever’s upbringing and has only occasionally checked in over the years, though he recently expressed interest in connecting with her.
