Elton John's Birthday Surprise: Taron Egerton Reunion

0:00It's March 26th, from red carpets to breaking stories, this is entertainment and celebrity news, powered by AI. Elton John celebrated his 79th birthday with a surprise visit from Taran Egerton, the actor who brought him to life in the Rocketman biopic. The pair enjoyed a special lunch together, which John shared on Instagram as a highlight arranged by his husband, David Furnish. They first bonded years ago during production of the 2019 film, where Egerton transformed into the music legend on screen. The casting choice drew some early criticism for having a straight actor play a gay role, but both men brushed it off without much fuss. Their friendship has lasted well beyond the movie, including a fun joint performance at the Con Film Festival, where they sang classics like, I'm, still standing in Rocketman together. John's often said Egerton's take felt so real, it was like seeing himself, and moments like this birthday reunion show their connection remains as strong as ever.