Elton John’s Sons Were Excited To See Their Dad Win An Oscar

Feb 11, 2020 by apost team

Elton John won an Academy Award at this year’s Oscars ceremony and two special boys were more than excited to see him win: his sons, Zachary (9) and Elijah (7). 

Elton John and his longtime collaborator, Bernie Taupin were awarded the Oscar for Best Original Song for their song “(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again” from “Rocketman,” a biopic based on Elton John’s very own life. 

In his acceptance speech, Elton John explained his sons were watching the ceremony in Australia and sent his love their way.

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Elton John video called his two boys right after the Oscars ceremony and as he revealed in a backstage interview both boys were thrilled about his win:

“They’re so happy. I love them so much. They love their daddy. They were so excited about the Golden Globes, but this one is …You know, an award is an award. But as I say, the thing that matters most in my life is I have a wonderful husband and great children and great family and great friends and health. That is the most important thing.”

But Elton John didn’t only gush about his sons but also expressed his gratitude towards fellow winner and longtime friend Bernie Taupin. In the backstage interview he admitted: 

“Without him, I wouldn’t be here. He starts the process. He gives me the lyrics, and then I go ahead. Without the lyrics, I’m nobody. This is the man who started the journey, and we are still together after 53 years,” he said honoring Taupin. “I’m so thrilled for him because I love him so much.”

Bernie Taupin also had some heartfelt words to say in response: 

“The basic theme of the whole movie is love and trust and believing in the person you are working with. I mean, it’s like a marriage,” he explained. “And one of the things that makes it work is being different, having different lives, leading different lives, and — always coming back together for the music. The music is the thing that has run through the bloodline of our veins ever since we first met.”

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