Madonna and Elton John Reconcile After Longstanding Feud
In a surprising turn of events, Madonna has taken to Instagram to announce the end of her long-standing feud with Elton John. In her heartfelt post on Monday, the iconic pop star declared that the two have “finally buried the hatchet!!!” The reconciliation comes after decades of rivalry, characterized by public jabs and criticisms.
Reflecting on their turbulent past, Madonna expressed her hurt over John’s public disdain for her artistry. She wrote, “Over the decades it hurt me to know that someone I admired so much shared his dislike of me publicly as an artist. I didn’t understand it.” Despite their history, she acknowledged John’s profound influence on her own career, stating that witnessing his performances in high school was transformative: “Seeing him perform when I was in high school changed the course of my life.”
Madonna continued to share her journey of self-acceptance: “I had always felt like an outsider growing up, and watching him on stage helped me to understand that it was OK to be different—to stand out—to take the road less traveled by. In fact, it was essential.”
The history of tension between the two pop legends can be traced back to the early 2000s. Elton John ignited their feud by criticizing Madonna’s work, especially targeting her 2002 James Bond theme, “Die Another Day.” His blunt remarks at the 2004 Q Awards, where he derided her nomination for Best Live Act, included the infamous quip, “Madonna, best live act? Fuck off.” This disdain continued, with John infamously comparing Madonna to “a fairground stripper” in a 2012 interview.
In a surprising twist, Madonna made an effort to confront John backstage following his recent performance on Saturday Night Live. She recounted that the first words out of his mouth were, “Forgive Me,” which immediately broke down the barriers that had long separated them.
Following their heartfelt exchange, John echoed her sentiments on Instagram, referring to their encounter as “a healing moment.” He shared the importance of forgiveness, and Madonna emphasized how quickly their relationship rekindled: “Within minutes, we were hugging. Then he told me he had written a song for me and wanted to collaborate. It was like everything came full circle!!”
This reconciliation comes shortly after John and Brandi Carlile released their collaborative album, Who Believes in Angels, and promoted it with a unique concert aired on CBS Sunday. Madonna, meanwhile, has been busy confirming her own upcoming project: a sequel titled Confessions 2, which is set to follow her groundbreaking 2005 album, Confessions On a Dancefloor.
You can learn more about this exciting development from the Hollywood Reporter.