Marieangela King is spilling all the details about her frosty relationship with her mother-in-law, Cher.
The two were recently involved in a legal battle over placing a conservatorship on Elijah Blue Allman – Cher’s son and King’s husband. The conservatorship was ultimately not granted, a result that King said she is “happy” about.
King previously accused the singer of hiring four men to kidnap her own son and also of blocking her from accessing some of her assets.
How The COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Marieangela King And Cher’s Relationship
Marieangela King’s issues with music icon Cher have been making headlines. The duo had been engaged in a court battle, primarily revolving around placing a conservatorship on the 47-year-old Elijah.
While things might look quite frosty for them at the moment, there was a time when they held mutual admiration for each other. In an interview with the Daily Mail, King reminisced about such a moment, specifically the first time they crossed paths.
“She was beautiful; she was wearing all black, and her top had rhinestones on it. I remember thinking how little she was, she was at least a head shorter than me. And despite being one of the most famous women in the world, she was actually quite shy.” King told the publication.
According to King, Cher appeared delighted with her during their initial meeting, gifting her a handmade, light grey scarf. King also claimed that Cher seemed to foresee her becoming her daughter-in-law, as to how “obvious” it was that she and Elijah were deeply in love.
However, things took a turn between the couple and Cher during the COVID-19 pandemic when they decided to stay at her mansion. According to King, the singer took the safety precautions at the time to the next level, which caused tension in the household as it wasn’t her “cup of tea.”
After the COVID restrictions were lifted, the King said she went to visit her family abroad and that during that period, her husband relapsed and started “using” drugs again.
Marieangela King Was Allegedly Stopped From Seeing Her Husband
King told the news outlet that on getting back from her trip, she asked to see her husband and was refused by Cher, who had become “hostile.” She noted that she kept trying to find her husband and was eventually threatened with security.
Speaking on her mother-in-law’s behavior, King said, “I was made to feel that this was all my fault. I felt that Cher was saying, ‘Why couldn’t you whip my son into shape?’”
After moving out of Cher’s property, King was sent divorce papers, which she said shocked her, as she never believed they were directly from her husband, Elijah.
“From the very beginning, I know they [the divorce papers] weren’t from him,” King stated. “Normally, there is acrimony when people get divorced, and there wasn’t any between us.”
Despite the divorce papers, the couple would later reunite to celebrate their wedding anniversary at a hotel in New York. It was during this period that Cher allegedly hired four men to “kidnap” her son and take him to a treatment center.
Cher has denied these claims, saying they are “untrue.”
Cher Accused Marienagela King Of Not Acting In Her Son’s Best Interest
Now, Elijah, initially the reason for King and Cher’s first meeting, became the source of apparent tension between the two women. His struggles with substance abuse took a toll on his relationship with King and contributed to their near-divorce.
However, when Cher expressed her intention to obtain a conservatorship order to assume control of her 47-year-old son’s finances, King and Elijah took action to dismiss their divorce filing in an effort to prevent this intervention.
In court, Cher had claimed that her daughter-in-law wasn’t acting in her son’s best interest, saying she refused to get him the help he needed. Cher even went further, expressing concern that Elijah might not survive the year without the court granting her the conservatorship.
As a retort, King stated that she had always “wanted the best for Elijah,” contrary to Cher’s claim. Additionally, she questioned Cher’s suitability for managing Elijah’s affairs, remarking pointedly, “She doesn’t drive, doesn’t make her own food, or dress herself.”
Elijah Blue Allman Did Not Want The Conservatorship
King was not the only one who did not want the conservatorship. Elijah himself also voiced his opinion against it in a court filing.
“While I understand that my mother, the proposed conservator, believes she is looking out for my best interests, and I appreciate her love and support, I do not need her unsolicited help or support at this time,” Elijah said, having previously stated that he has been sober for more than three months and attending Acholic Anonymous.
Ultimately, the conservatorship wasn’t granted, bringing much relief to King, who told the publication that she and Elijah had moved on from their initial troubles.
“Elijah and I are happy,” King remarked. “We need our space. Our situation is not uncommon, where a mother-in-law intervenes. I’m happy with the court’s decision, and now we need our freedom to have a chance to live happily.”
Marieangela King ‘Hopes To Make Peace’ With Cher
As to the future, it seems King and Elijah have no plans to find themselves separated again, regardless of any future issues.
King said, “Our marriage is not perfect, but we’ve lasted longer than most Hollywood marriages. I’m Catholic, and I don’t believe in divorce. I’m glad Elijah took the divorce off the table.”
She added, “There is nothing that is irreparable when you have love. Love covers a multitude of sins. If you can’t figure it out now, you will keep repeating the same mistakes with the next person. Elijah is my person.”
Regarding her relationship with Cher, King acknowledged that things are not smooth currently, and there may be no return to the good days they once shared. Despite the challenges, she expressed that she still holds some level of affection for Cher.
“I love my mother-in-law,” King continued. “I hope we make peace in the future, but like any relationship, it has to come with healthy boundaries and not with the current given narrative.”
