Cher, 79, has formed a close connection with her newly discovered 15-year-old granddaughter, Ever, by inviting her to explore the singer’s Malibu home closet and sharing stories about boys.
Revelation of Family Secret
The iconic performer was stunned to learn of her granddaughter’s existence, confirming long-standing family rumors about her son, Elijah Allman, 49. Kayti Edwards, Ever’s mother and Julie Andrews’ granddaughter, disclosed the truth during an emotional phone call with Cher last year.
Kayti described a brief relationship with Elijah in 2010 that led to Ever’s birth. Elijah knew of the child and visited occasionally every few years but expressed no desire to take on a parental role. The secret surfaced publicly in 2021 following Elijah’s drug overdose, when he confessed to his now-estranged wife, Marie Angela King. The news spread within the family, prompting Cher to reach out to Kayti for confirmation.
Heartwarming Visit to Malibu
Kayti, who runs a horse rescue center, shared that Cher welcomed her and Ever to the Malibu residence last September. “She was lovely and kind, and we had dinner,” Kayti recounted. “Cher asked Ever if she wanted to see her closet and showed her a pair of jeans she had worn in concert.”
During the stay, Cher and Ever enjoyed time in the pool. Cher engaged Ever in conversations about school and boys, displaying a playful, youthful energy. “She was like a kid herself,” Kayti reflected.
Cher Seeks Temporary Conservatorship for Elijah
This bonding moment coincides with Cher’s urgent court petition for a temporary conservator over Elijah’s estate. Court documents reveal Elijah’s life has deteriorated sharply since her initial 2023 filing. The singer, who shares Elijah with her late ex-husband Gregg Allman, states he is currently in a psychiatric hospital.
Cher highlighted a critical incident where Elijah was found unconscious behind the wheel, blocking traffic, and required Narcan in the hospital to revive him. She expressed deep concerns about his financial mismanagement, noting he has no grasp of money and is vulnerable to fraud.
Elijah reportedly owes $18,000 to a drug dealer, borrowed funds to settle a debt, faces a $200,000 tax bill, and has racked up damages at multiple Airbnbs, including $50,000 from his latest stay involving cigarette burns and broken windows. He faces bans from 18 hotels due to erratic behavior, such as screaming obscenities and disturbing guests.
In one alarming episode, Elijah allegedly cornered a young female hotel maid and aggressively proposed sexual relations. Recent legal troubles include arrests in New Hampshire for felony burglary, criminal mischief, simple assault, criminal trespass, and breach of bail.
Cher requests fiduciary Jason Rubin to manage Elijah’s affairs temporarily, emphasizing his severely worsened mental health and drug dependency. She argues this step-by-step oversight is essential to address his mounting crises.
