Sir Elton John and Ed Sheeran, two of Britain’s biggest musicians of all time, have just collaborated on a Christmas song. As a result, there’s been a renewed interest in Elton John and his career.
Elton John, who was born Reginald Dwight, began playing the piano at the age of three - and it was soon clear that he had a special gift.
At the age of 11, he won a scholarship at the London Royal Academy of Music.
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Elton was the subject of the 2019 biographical film Rocketman, which was named after one of his biggest hits.
How old is Elton John?
Born on 25th March 1947, Elton John is 74-years-old in 2021 - and still touring and making music.
What is Elton John’s net worth in 2021?
Elton John is estimated to be worth $500 million (£378 million) in 2021. He’s one of the most commercially successful artists of all time, having sold 300 million albums worldwide to date.
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According to Celebrity Net Worth, the musician owns $50 million worth of real estate and between $100-200 million worth of art.
In addition, he’s said to be making $500,000 a night in Las Vegas and in the 1990s, he was spending $2 million a month - because he could. In a touring year, he easily makes a minimum of $80 million.
Who is Elton John’s husband?
Elton John married Canadian advertising executive and filmmaker David Furnish in 2005. They were one of the first couples to form a civil partnership in the UK. In 2014, after same-sex marriages became legal in the UK, Elton and David got married. They wed on the ninth anniversary of their civil partnership, in December 2014.
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Elton and David have two children together: Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John, who was born via surrogacy on 25 December 2010, and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John, was born on 11 January 2013 via the same surrogate.
Topics: Elton John, Music