64-Year-Old Woman’s 6 Children Disapprove of Her Marriage to a Man 37 Years Younger

At 64, Cheryl McGregor is no stranger to controversy. The TikTok star, a mother of seven and grandmother to 18, made headlines when she married Quran McCain after a brief courtship. Their 37-year age-gap romance, which blossomed over shared creativity and mutual support, has stood the test of time with three years of marriage.

Cheryl McGregor and Quran McCain during an interview, dated March 7, 2023 | Source: YouTube/@thismorning/videos

Cheryl McGregor and Quran McCain during an interview, dated March 7, 2023 | Source: YouTube/@thismorning/videos

However, their unconventional love story has come at a cost for McGregor. Six of her children oppose the relationship, accusing the couple of seeking attention and questioning its authenticity. McGregor, unfazed by the criticism, remains steadfast in her belief that happiness should come first, even if it means losing family along the way.

Cheryl McGregor during an interview posted on May 29, 2024 | Source: YouTube/@KitaRose

Cheryl McGregor during an interview posted on May 29, 2024 | Source: YouTube/@KitaRose

‘As Long as I’m Happy’

Six of McGregor’s seven children have openly disapproved of the union, citing their belief that the couple is together for clout. McGregor revealed that her eldest child, 43, is older than McCain, while her youngest, 29, is close to his age.

In a candid interview with YouTuber Kita Rose, McGregor addressed her children’s criticism, saying, “As long as I’m happy, they should be happy for me. But they’re not, so, hey… that’s tough love.” The six children who objected to the relationship chose to cut ties entirely.

Quran McCain and Cheryl McGregor during an interview, dated May 29, 2024 | Source: YouTube/@KitaRose

Quran McCain and Cheryl McGregor during an interview, dated May 29, 2024 | Source: YouTube/@KitaRose

McGregor remains defiant, explaining that their negativity doesn’t deter her from living life on her terms. “It’s their fault they don’t have to be in our lives because of their opinions and the things that they say,” she emphasized.

McCain, for his part, has tried to bridge the gap with McGregor’s children, only to feel rejected in return. Reflecting on his efforts, he said, “I mean, I tried. That’s the best I could do, so…”

Cheryl McGregor and Quran McCain during an interview, dated May 29, 2024 | Source: YouTube/@KitaRose

Cheryl McGregor and Quran McCain during an interview, dated May 29, 2024 | Source: YouTube/@KitaRose

He expressed his disappointment in the family’s response after his efforts to connect, “I was a stepdad to all of them, and they all showed me their true colors.” The couple also highlighted an uncomfortable double standard.

McGregor had previously been in a relationship with a white man 10 years older than McCain, yet her children did not object at the time. “I majorly feel like my ethnicity has every part to do with that,” McCain stated.

Quran McCain and Cheryl McGregor share their story, in a video posted on May 29, 2024 | Source: YouTube/@KitaRose

Quran McCain and Cheryl McGregor share their story, in a video posted on May 29, 2024 | Source: YouTube/@KitaRose

While tensions continue to weigh on their relationship, their story did not begin with controversy. It started with a chance encounter that would eventually spark an unconventional love story.

From a Chance Encounter to Marriage

McGregor and McCain first encountered each other years after McCain had worked for one of McGregor’s sons as a teenager. Their paths never crossed back then, but fate brought them together at a store, where they struck up a conversation.

Quran McCain and Cheryl McGregor share their story during an interview, dated May 29, 2024 | Source: YouTube/@KitaRose

Quran McCain and Cheryl McGregor share their story during an interview, dated May 29, 2024 | Source: YouTube/@KitaRose

This casual meeting quickly turned into a friendship, which blossomed over their shared love for dancing and creating TikTok content. Their chemistry on the platform caught the attention of followers, sparking a connection neither of them expected.

McGregor recalled the moment she realized their relationship had shifted from friendship to something deeper. “I knew when I was reading some comments, and they were saying, ‘Look how he looks at her.’ I looked and I was like, ‘Oh my goodness!’ So it went from there,” she shared.

Quran McCain and Cheryl McGregor, dated May 29, 2024 | Source: YouTube/@KitaRose

Quran McCain and Cheryl McGregor, dated May 29, 2024 | Source: YouTube/@KitaRose

Initially hesitant to take their friendship further, McGregor needed time to consider McCain’s feelings. McCain, however, was certain about what he wanted.

“I told her, ‘Hey, I got feelings for you.’ She didn’t want to cross that line because she said friends should stay friends,” he recalled. “But I was like, ‘Hey, we can cross that line. If you don’t like it, we can take a step back.’” McGregor eventually decided to take the risk, and the couple never looked back.

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