Leave it to Elton John to turn a birthday into a full-circle moment. The music legend celebrated in style this week – and fans got a surprise cameo they did not know they needed. Taron Egerton, who famously played him in Rocketman, showed up for lunch, prompting John to declare it “Rocket Man squared.”
Sharing the moment on Instagram, John kept it heartfelt and a little cheeky: “A brilliant birthday surprise having @taron.egerton join us for lunch. Thank you @davidfurnish for making today and every day feel special and to all of you for the love, messages and support.”
The reunion hit differently for fans who remember the buzz – and backlash – when Egerton was first cast. At the time, critics questioned the decision, but John was not having it.