Kayti Edwards is a former model, the granddaughter of filmmaker Blake Edwards and the step-granddaughter of Julie Andrews. Her name also appears in entertainment coverage about Matthew Perry and, more recently, Cher’s family. In April 2026, Edwards said she had a daughter with Cher’s son, Elijah Blue Allman—an account that brought together two prominent entertainment families. Understanding her story requires separating those family connections from personal recollections and disputed relationship claims. The clearest starting point is her relationship to Andrews, which the actress acknowledged herself in a televised interview long before the more recent headlines.
How Kayti Edwards Is Related to Julie Andrews
Edwards is the daughter of Jennifer Edwards, whose father was director Blake Edwards. Jennifer was one of Blake’s children from his first marriage. Blake later married Julie Andrews in 1969; their marriage lasted until his death in 2010. That makes Kayti Blake’s biological granddaughter and Andrews’ step-granddaughter.
| Family Member | Relationship to Kayti Edwards |
|---|---|
| Jennifer Edwards | Mother |
| Blake Edwards | Maternal grandfather |
| Julie Andrews | Step-grandmother through Blake’s marriage |
The distinction explains why headlines sometimes call her Andrews’ granddaughter while biographical accounts use the more precise term “step-granddaughter.” Both describe a family connection, but only the latter explains how it arose.
Andrews addressed that relationship on Larry King Live on July 31, 2001. Asked about Kayti, she identified her as her step-granddaughter and emphasized that she had been part of the family for years. The interview provides direct confirmation from Andrews, rather than relying solely on later celebrity profiles.
Her Modeling Work and an Early National Interview
Edwards’ modeling attracted attention well before the coverage involving Perry. During the same 2001 CNN interview, Larry King asked Andrews about a Hustler pictorial featuring Kayti in a Mary Poppins-themed outfit.
Andrews said she was saddened by the decision but acknowledged that Kayti was an adult who could make her own choices. She also said they remained friendly. That exchange offers a more nuanced picture of their relationship than a simple family-feud narrative: Andrews expressed disappointment without describing a break with her step-granddaughter.
More recent coverage describes Edwards as a former model. In April 2026, People also described her as the owner of a horse rescue center in Joshua Tree, California.
What She Said About Elijah Blue Allman and Cher
In an April 2026 interview with The Sun, Edwards said a brief relationship with Elijah Blue Allman in 2010 resulted in the birth of her daughter, Ever. Allman is Cher’s son with the late musician Gregg Allman. Edwards said Cher contacted her in June 2025 to ask about the child.
Edwards also described an overnight visit with her daughter to Cher’s Malibu home in September 2025. Entertainment Weekly covered her account of that meeting in April 2026. The dates matter: the interview became news in 2026, while the conversations and visit she described took place the previous year.
These details should remain attributed to Edwards. People explicitly based its coverage on her interview and said Cher’s representative had no comment when contacted. Publication by several outlets does not, by itself, establish that each independently confirmed the private conversations or parentage.
Her Connection to Matthew Perry—and What Official Records Establish
Edwards has discussed a past romantic relationship and friendship with Matthew Perry in interviews. In December 2020, PerthNow covered her account to The Sun, including her allegation that she collected drugs for him during an earlier period of his addiction. Those statements are her recollections; they should not be treated as findings about the circumstances of his later death.
Perry died on October 28, 2023, at age 54. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner determined that his death resulted from the acute effects of ketamine and classified the manner of death as an accident. Contributing factors included drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine.
The subsequent federal prosecution also established a separate, documented sequence of events. On May 27, 2026, Perry’s former live-in assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, received a 41-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine resulting in death and serious bodily injury. The Justice Department identified him as the fifth and final defendant sentenced in the case.
For readers encountering older interviews with Edwards, these official findings provide the essential medical and legal context. Her accounts of earlier experiences with Perry do not replace the medical examiner’s conclusions or the outcomes of the criminal case.
The Dax Shepard Allegation Was Disputed
Another recurring part of coverage about Edwards concerns Dax Shepard. In December 2018, she alleged in a Daily Mail interview that they had a sexual encounter in 2009, during his relationship with Kristen Bell.
Shepard publicly rejected the allegation. Responding to photographs accompanying the story, he said they were 13 years old rather than nine, disputing the timeline presented. Us Weekly documented both Edwards’ allegation and his response at the time. The accurate description is a disputed claim, rather than an established affair.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Is Kayti Edwards’ Mother?
Her mother is Jennifer Edwards, a daughter of filmmaker Blake Edwards from his first marriage.
Was Kayti Edwards Married to Matthew Perry?
No. Perry never married. Edwards has been described in coverage as a former girlfriend, not his wife.
When Did Cher Learn About Edwards’ Daughter?
Edwards said Cher contacted her in June 2025. Her account became widely reported in April 2026; those are different milestones.
Does Edwards’ Account Make Cher and Julie Andrews Blood Relatives?
No. The family connection described in that account runs through Edwards, her daughter and Allman. It does not establish a biological relationship between the two entertainers.
A Profile With Several Distinct Chapters
Edwards’ story spans modeling, a well-documented Hollywood family connection and interviews about people close to her. A useful biography preserves the differences among those chapters—and identifies whose account supports each one.
Sources
- CNN: Julie Andrews’ Larry King Live interview, July 31, 2001
- PopCulture: Kayti Edwards’ family background
- The Sun: Edwards’ April 2026 interview about Cher’s family
- People: Coverage of Edwards’ account, April 20, 2026
- Entertainment Weekly: Edwards’ account involving Cher
- PerthNow: Edwards’ interview about Matthew Perry
- Los Angeles County Medical Examiner: Matthew Perry’s cause and manner of death
- U.S. Department of Justice: Kenneth Iwamasa’s sentencing
- Us Weekly: Dax Shepard’s denial
- People: Matthew Perry’s relationship and marital history