Val Kilmer and Cher

In the ’80s, Cher’s romantic interests extended beyond Tom Cruise; she also had a connection with heartthrob Val Kilmer. Kilmer, who gained popularity in the mid-’80s and starred alongside Tom Cruise in the 1986 hit “Top Gun,” met Cher at one of Meryl Streep’s gatherings. Their romance blossomed between 1982 and 1984, marking a noteworthy chapter in their love lives.

Subsequently, Val Kilmer entered a new phase of his personal life when he married actress Joanna Whalley in 1988, and the couple went on to have two children together. On the other hand, Cher had already achieved stardom by the ’80s, and she left the decade with an Academy Award for her performance in “Moonstruck.” Their ’80s romance, fueled by the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, remains a captivating part of their respective journeys.

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