At a Glance
- Cher told Dax Shepard she was the first person David Geffen “had real feelings for”
- The pair dated for two years after her split from Sonny Bono
- Geffen later came out publicly as gay in 1992
- Why it matters: The singer’s candid retelling spotlights a little-known chapter of music-industry history
In a fresh episode of Armchair Expert, Cher opened up about her 1970s relationship with future media mogul David Geffen, calling their bond a “special arrangement” and revealing they once considered marriage.
A Relationship Born After Bono
Cher and Geffen became a couple shortly after she separated from Sonny Bono. Geffen helped the singer untangle her business ties to Bono, and the duo attended the 1974 Grammys together.
- Dated for roughly two years
- Geffen was not yet publicly out
- Cher says she “was the first person to share his bed and to share his life”
Marriage Talk-and Hesitation
Speaking to Extra in 2014, Cher recalled that marriage was on the table. “I just had been married! I was so frightened of it,” she explained, noting that “at that point in his life, I was the right person for him.”
Life After the Split
Geffen came out publicly during the 1992 AIDS Project Los Angeles Commitment to Life dinner. The pair remained friends, and Cher still calls Geffen “wonderful.”
Where They Are Now
| Person | Current Status |
|---|---|
| Cher | Dating music exec Alexander “AE” Edwards |
| David Geffen | Divorced David Armstrong Nov 2025 |
Key Takeaways
- Cher and Geffen’s two-year romance followed her split from Bono
- The singer credits herself as the first person Geffen truly loved
- Despite sexuality revelations, the pair forged a lasting friendship
- Both have since moved on, with Geffen’s recent divorce finalized in late 2025
