Chappell Roan has paid an emotional tribute to Elton John and has praised the megastar for his importance to the LGBTQ+ community.
The Pink Pony Club hitmaker, 27, had joined Elton, 77, on stage at his annual post Oscars party on Sunday night, where they duetted on a number of tracks including Let the Sun Go Down on Me.
And amid their performances, Chappell, who publicly came out as gay last year, reportedly gushed over the singer for his ‘sacrifice’ to the community.
The Mirror reports that the star became overcome with emotion and struggled to get her words out as she told Elton: ‘You have sacrificed so much for the queer community and you made it so I could be the artist I can be.’
To which Elton remarked that he ‘loved her’ an that she was ‘the best’ before thanking her for joining him on stage.
At the star-studded party, Chappell then launched into a rendition of Elton’s hit Your Song, which she dedicated to her parents before once again praising Elton.
Chappell Roan has paid an emotional tribute to Elton John and has praised the megastar for his importance to the LGBTQ + community
The Pink Pony Club hitmaker, 27, had joined Elton, 77, on stage at his annual post Oscars party on Sunday night, where they duetted on a number of tracks including Let the Sun Go Down on Me
She said: ‘I’m gonna sing a song that’s one of my favourite songs of all time. I think it’s like, I don’t know, maybe the best song of all time. I dedicate it to my parents because they introduced me to Elton John, so I would not even be here were it not for them, and obviously, Elton, this is your song.’
She added that it was ‘scary’ singing the track in front of the person who rote it and sang it.
Elton also shared some sweet words for Chappell too as he hailed her as one of the biggest stars in the world.
He said Chappell ‘not only speaks with her voice on stage, she speaks with her voice off stage in a candid and wonderful way’.
It comes after Elton ditching his usual hosting duties to soak in the 2025 Oscars ceremony firsthand.
The legendary singer-songwriter as spotted schmoozing with Hollywood’s elite at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday night—while just down the road, guests were arriving at his Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 33rd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party in West Hollywood.
As Elton and his husband, David Furnish, sat in their tuxedoed finest watching Anora and Dune: Part Two dominate the night, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jean Smart, Neil Patrick Harris, and David Burtka were gearing up to co-host his glittering gala.
Despite skipping out on the beginning of his own party, the music icon appeared to be having the time of his life, fully immersed in Oscar magic.
Amid their performances, Chappell, who publicly came out as gay last year, reportedly gushed over the singer for his ‘sacrifice’ to the community
The star became overcome with emotion and struggled to get her words out as she told Elton: ‘You have sacrificed so much for the queer community and you made it so I could be the artist I can be’
It comes after Elton ditching his usual hosting duties to soak in the 2025 Oscars ceremony firsthand
Elton was spotted schmoozing with Hollywood’s elite at the Dolby Theatre while guests were arriving at his Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 33rd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party
Ahead of his performance with Chappell, Elton got his live music fix at the ceremony, enjoying performances by Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and RAYE.
Because if anyone can make the most of Oscars night, it’s Sir Elton.
Elton’s annual Oscars viewing party has been a star-studded tradition since 1993, when he first hosted the event to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
Over the years, the gala has become one of the most high-profile Academy Awards parties, attracting A-list celebrities and raising millions for HIV/AIDS research and support.
Typically held in West Hollywood, the event features lavish dining, live entertainment, and, of course, a big screen to watch the Oscars unfold.
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