Elton and his husband, David Furnish, have two sons. Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John. Fancy names, right? Sounds like they’re starring in a British period drama.
Zachary was born on December 25, 2010. Yes, Christmas Day. Imagine Elton’s reaction. “Oh, great. Now every birthday is a double holiday. More presents, more glitter.” He was 63 years old. Sixty-three. That’s old enough to be a grandpa, but here he is, changing diapers and singing “Tiny Dancer” for lullabies.
Elijah followed on January 11, 2013. That makes him about 12 as of this writing. So, a tween. Which, frankly, is terrifying for any parent, let alone a rock legend. Can you imagine the conversations? “Dad, please don’t wear that rhinestone jumpsuit to my school play.” Too late, kiddo. Too late.
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Zachary is currently 14 years old. Crazy, right? I remember when he was just a tiny blur in a paparazzi photo. Now he’s probably taller than Elton’s sunglasses collection. He’s in high school, dealing with homework, crushes, and the sheer reality that his dad wrote “Crocodile Rock.”
Elijah is 12 years old. That’s the golden age of “I know everything” and “can I have a phone?” He’s likely glued to a screen or trying to sneak his mom’s keys. He’s the younger one, which means he probably gets away with murder. Classic youngest child vibes.
Together, the boys are 14 and 12. That’s a two-year gap. Perfect sibling age. They probably fight over the remote. They probably roll their eyes when Elton starts playing piano at 7 AM. “Dad, it’s Saturday! Put the ‘Bennie and the Jets’ away!”
Sir Elton John pictured with rarely-seen sons after fear he won't see
