Award-winning singer Cher was publicly seen following her appearance at a parade. Beloved fans of the iconic star expressed concern after seeing how she walked.
Cher, dubbed the “Goddess of Pop,” took to the stage at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23, 2023, where she performed “DJ Play a Christmas Song.”
The song, which debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales chart in October 2023. In a recent interview, she said this about her festive songs, which Mariah Carey has also released:
“They’re not ‘Christmas Christmas’ songs, OK? They’re just great songs.”
Fans React to Seeing Cher Leaving the Hotel
After her performance at the yearly celebration, Cher was spotted leaving the hotel where she stayed for the event. Entertainment photographer Elder Ordonez shared a clip of the Hollywood star heading to her awaiting car on his Instagram page.
Cher could be seen wearing an all-black outfit with matching boots. As she strolled to the vehicle, a bodyguard assisted her before she got inside. “Cher is seen leaving her Hotel just hours after the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City this afternoon,” Ordonez captioned his post.
Instagram users commented on the said social media upload, with some pointing out that the “Believe” hitmaker could barely walk amid her public sighting.
“Wow, she can’t move, maybe it’s the boots…,” said one person. Another asked, “How old is she now? She can’t even walk,” as someone else answered that the superstar is in her late seventies. One fan defended Cher, writing, “She’s 77 years old!!! Let’s see how great you will be walking at her age, if at all.”
Another said, “Looks like she’s half asleep,” while one added, “Looks tired.” “Very old now,” noted one other online user. As someone else stated, “We all get old,” alongside a heart emoji.
A few other fans sang Cher’s praises, with one individual penning, “Luv her, iconic.” Meanwhile, another expressed the same sentiments, “I love Cher. Knew her well back in the day.”
Cher on Aging
Cher has publicly talked about growing old on social media. In a May 2023 post on X (former known as Twitter), the Academy Award winner penned asking when she would start feeling old because it was “ridiculous,” adding:
“I keep hearing these numbers, but I Honestly can’t understand them.”
Ok,Will Someone šš¼PLEASE
Tell meā¦..When Will I Feel
OLDš¶š».This is ridiculousš. I keep hearing these numbers,but I Honestly canāt understand them.
WHATS THE DEAL WITH #āsāļø
Iām dyslexic & #ās Are hard 4 me.Thank u for staying, I know itās been hard.
Got to go work out.ā¦
— Cher (@cher) May 20, 2023
In a September interview with “Good Morning Britain,” Cher touched on old age again and admitted that it had not yet dawned on her that she was at this stage in her life. “I just can’t believe that I will be 80 at some point, sooner than I wish,” she said.The actress further stated that irrespective of growing old, she will still be wearing jeans and rocking her long hair. Asked about her secret for having a youthful look despite her age, Cher explained that she does not have an answer to that before adding that they have good genes in her family.