The Love Life of the Legendary Cher

#17: Val Kilmer, The Relationship

Their romance was full of laughter, creativity, and mutual admiration. They lived in the same wild, artistic orbit—hosting friends, writing poetry, and talking for hours. Cher later said that Val was “so young and so full of life,” and that their time together felt spontaneous and free of expectation.

They respected each other’s individuality, which made the relationship unusually balanced for Cher. She’d found someone who didn’t need to manage her or compete with her. Their love was romantic but also companionate—two people enjoying each other’s company in a way that felt simple and honest.