In a stunning family revelation, music icon Cher has developed a bond with a 15-year-old granddaughter she never knew existed, even as she battles to secure a conservatorship for her troubled son. The 79-year-old singer was reportedly left speechless upon learning about the teenager's existence, confirming years of swirling family rumours about a secret child.
A Surprising Family Connection
Kayti Edwards, the mother of the teenager, allegedly disclosed the truth to the legendary star during an emotional telephone conversation last year. Kayti, who happens to be Julie Andrews' granddaughter, claims she had a brief relationship with Cher's son, Elijah Allman, 49, back in 2010. This liaison resulted in the birth of a daughter named Ever.
According to Kayti's account, Elijah was aware of Ever's existence and would make quiet visits every few years, but he "did not want to be a parent." The secret remained largely hidden until 2021, when Elijah suffered a drug overdose and subsequently confessed to his now-estranged wife, Marie Angela King, that he had fathered a child.
Building a New Relationship
The revelation reportedly spread through family channels, prompting Cher to contact Kayti directly last year to verify the story. Upon confirmation, the singer was said to be utterly "speechless" at discovering she was a grandmother. Kayti, who operates a horse rescue centre, stated that Cher later extended an invitation for her and Ever to stay at her Malibu residence last September.
"She was lovely and kind and we had dinner," Kayti told The Sun. "Cher asked Ever if she wanted to see her closet and showed her a pair of jeans she had worn in concert." Reflecting on the visit, she added: "They played in the pool and she spoke to Ever about school and asked her about boys. She was like a kid herself."
Simultaneous Family Crisis
This heartwarming development comes amidst a deeply concerning situation involving Cher's son, Elijah. Just one day after the granddaughter story emerged, Cher formally requested a court to appoint a temporary conservator for Elijah, citing a series of escalating financial, legal, and drug-related crises.
In court documents obtained by the Daily Mail, the singer revealed that her son is currently confined to a psychiatric hospital. She described his life as having "significantly deteriorated" since she initially filed for conservatorship in 2023. Cher detailed a particularly alarming incident where Elijah was discovered unconscious behind the wheel of his car, causing a major traffic obstruction. Emergency services administered Narcan to revive him.
Financial and Legal Troubles Mount
The "Believe" singer expressed grave concerns about Elijah's financial management, stating he "has no concept of money, is unable to manage his financial resources and is unable to withstand fraud or undue influence." According to Cher's testimony, her son owes $18,000 to a drug dealer and had to borrow money from a friend to avoid potential harm.
Elijah's financial woes extend further, including a mounting $200,000 tax bill. He has also accumulated significant debts from damaging various Airbnb properties, with incidents including cigarette burns and broken windows. Cher claims he owes $50,000 from his most recent Airbnb stay after reportedly trashing the property.
Pattern of Disruptive Behaviour
The court documents paint a picture of severe behavioural issues. Elijah has allegedly been banned from 18 different hotels for disturbing guests, screaming obscenities, and behaving erratically. In one particularly disturbing incident, he is accused of cornering a young female hotel maid and "aggressively proposing sexual relations."
Recent legal troubles include multiple arrests in New Hampshire on charges of "felony burglary, criminal mischief, simple assault, criminal trespass, and breach of bail." Cher is urgently requesting that the judge appoint fiduciary Jason Rubin as the temporary conservator of Elijah's estate, emphasizing that her son's situation has become dire.
She explains that Elijah's mental health has "severely deteriorated" and his drug dependency is at its worst point. Cher hopes that with Rubin overseeing Elijah's affairs, his multitude of problems "can start being fixed one problem at a time." The Daily Mail has reached out to representatives for Cher for comment on these developing family matters.
