The 71 years old world famous English singer has spoken about his life off cameras while at his annual Aids Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in Hollywood. Elton, who is in a gay marriage with his partner David Furnish, have two sons, Zachary Jackson Levi, seven, and five years old Elijah Joseph Daniel, born using a surrogate mother.
Despite being a global icon, with his own biopic on the way, whenever he goes home to his family Sir Elton leaves his stardom at the door. He says; ”They know what their daddy does but I never bring Elton home.” With homes on both sides of the Atlantic, a mind boggling art collection, yacht, wardrobes and jewelry, hiding his fame from his sons is nigh on impossible.
Sir Elton, who has sold 300 million albums and racked up more than 50 top 40 hits, tells the boys he’s not famous but just known for his music when fans snap photos or selfies.For him, it’s essential they stay as grounded as possible.
He says; ”They’ve seen the tour in New York. They know Daddy is famous, but when we are out and people are taking our photograph or ask for a photograph, they say, ‘Why do they want your photograph?’
We always say, ‘Because people like my music’. We don’t say because I’m famous, or anything like that. I try to leave Elton on the stage. They love their daddy’s music but they also like a lot of other people’s music, so they are quite grounded.”