Award-winning singer Cher was spotted in public after her performance at a parade, causing concern among her devoted fans. The iconic star, often referred to as the “Goddess of Pop,” graced the stage at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23, 2023, delivering a performance of “DJ Play a Christmas Song.”
Cher at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Cher performs at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Cher performs at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
The song, debuting at No. 3 on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales chart in October 2023, garnered attention. In a recent interview, Cher made a distinction about her festive songs, similar to those released by Mariah Carey, stating, “They’re not ‘Christmas Christmas’ songs, OK? They’re just great songs.”
Following her performance at the annual celebration, Cher was observed leaving the hotel where she had stayed for the event. Entertainment photographer Elder Ordonez shared a video clip of the Hollywood star making her way to her waiting car on his Instagram page.
Cher was dressed in an all-black outfit with matching boots as she walked to the vehicle, with a bodyguard assisting her before she entered. Ordonez captioned his post, “Cher is seen leaving her hotel just hours after the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City this afternoon.”
Instagram users commented on the social media upload, with some noting that the “Believe” hitmaker appeared to struggle with walking during her public sighting. One person remarked, “Wow, she can’t move, maybe it’s the boots…,” while another inquired, “How old is she now? She can’t even walk,” with someone else responding that the superstar is in her late seventies. A fan came to Cher’s defense, stating, “She’s 77 years old!!! Let’s see how great you will be walking at her age, if at all.”
User comment, dated November 2023 | Source: Instagram/elderordonez1
Users comments, dated November 2023 | Source: Instagram/elderordonez1
Fan comment, dated November 2023 | Source: Instagram/elderordonez1
Another comment stated, “Looks like she’s half asleep,” while someone added, “Looks tired.” “Very old now,” was noted by another online user, who acknowledged, “We all get old,” accompanied by a heart emoji.
A few fans took a positive stance, with one individual expressing, “Luv her, iconic.” Similarly, another shared the sentiment, “I love Cher. Knew her well back in the day.”
Cher on Aging Cher has openly discussed the process of aging on social media. In a May 2023 post on X (formerly known as Twitter), the Academy Award winner questioned when she would start feeling old because it seemed “ridiculous,” adding:
“I keep hearing these numbers, but I Honestly can’t understand them.”
Cher poses for a Fashion Session on April 9, 1978 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
In a September interview with “Good Morning Britain,” Cher revisited the topic of old age and confessed that the realization of being at this stage in her life had not fully sunk in. “I just can’t believe that I will be 80 at some point, sooner than I wish,” she remarked.
Cher poses at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 17, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images
Cher attends the Los Angeles special screening of “Chevalier” at El Capitan Theatre on April 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
The actress emphasized that despite the process of aging, she intends to continue wearing jeans and maintaining her long hair. When asked about her secret for maintaining a youthful appearance despite her age, Cher candidly admitted that she doesn’t have a specific answer, attributing it to the presence of good genes in her family.