Madonna and Elton John have finally reconciled, putting an end to their long-standing feud that spanned decades. The two music legends stunned fans when they posed together backstage at Saturday Night Live (SNL) after years of tension, including John’s harsh remarks about Madonna, calling her a “fairground stripper” and criticizing her Golden Globe win over him.
Madonna took to Instagram to share the moment, captioning the post, “We Finally Buried the Hatchet!!!” The photo marks a surprising and heartwarming turn in their relationship, signaling that the two have moved past their previous animosities.
Madonna reflected on her deep admiration for Elton John in an emotional Instagram post. She recalled sneaking out of her house as a teenager to see him perform live in Detroit, a moment she described as unforgettable. “It was an unforgettable performance that helped me understand the transformative power of music,” she wrote.
She continued, sharing how that experience profoundly impacted her life: “Seeing him perform when I was in high school changed the course of my life. 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.”
This heartfelt reflection highlighted the significance of Elton John’s influence on her, underscoring the deep respect and admiration she has for him as both an artist and a person.
Madonna couldn’t resist addressing Elton John’s past hurtful comments during their reunion, acknowledging the pain she felt over the years due to his public criticisms. “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,” she confessed. However, when she learned that Elton was the musical guest on SNL, she decided to confront him backstage.
Their meeting turned emotional when Elton’s first words were, “Forgive Me,” and the wall between them quickly fell. Madonna shared, “Forgiveness is a powerful tool. Within minutes, we were hugging.” The reconciliation took an even more heartfelt turn when Elton revealed he had written a song for her and wanted to collaborate. “It was like everything came full circle!!”
Elton, for his part, expressed his gratitude, saying, “Thank you for coming to see me at SNL. And thank you for forgiving me and my big mouth. I’m not proud of what I said.” He acknowledged Madonna’s monumental contributions to the music industry and her role in advocating for those affected by HIV/AIDS, stating, “You were also one of the very first people to rise up against HIV/AIDS in the 80s, bringing love and compassion to so many who desperately needed it.”
Their feud began in 2002, when Elton harshly criticized Madonna’s Die Another Day track, calling it “the worst Bond tune ever.” Tensions flared further at the 2004 Q Awards, where Elton publicly mocked Madonna’s live performances. He famously said, “Madonna, best live act? F*** off. Since when has lip-syncing been live?” and added, “That’s me off her Christmas card list, but do I give a toss? No.”#newsafro_
