A historic moment: the unraveling of Madonna and Elton John's 20-year feud
- Singer duo, Madonna and Elton John, settle past differences.
In a surprising turn of events, two iconic pop stars, Madonna and Elton John, appear to have put their decades-long conflict to rest! Backstage at the renowned "Saturday Night Live," Madonna shared an emotional reunion with the British sensation, as she recounted in an Instagram post.
"Backstage at SNL, we finally kissed and made up!" declared the 66-year-old pop diva, alongside a heartwarming snapshot of the duo embracing. The encounters between them had been tainted by criticism and tension for over two decades, but it seems a new chapter has begun.
An Emotional Encounter
Leading up to this reconciliation, Madonna admitted wanting to confront Elton, whom she encountered at the SNL episode in New York. "I had to confront him. When I saw him, his first words were 'I'm sorry.' The emotional wall between us crumbled rapidly," she wrote. It wasn't long before they embraced, and all seemed forgiven.
In a surprise move, Elton even dedicated a song to Madonna and expressed a desire to collaborate. "It was like destiny was guiding us back together," Madonna mused.
Dueling Criticisms and Awards
The long-standing feud between these legendary pop stars began in 2004, when Elton accused Madonna of lip-syncing at an awards show, and the rivalry escalated at the Golden Globes in 2012, when Madonna won the best original song award for "Masterpiece" while Elton's "Hello Hello" lost out. Earlier that night, John had boldly declared that Madonna "had no fucking chance" [1][2]. Years later, he described her as "a nightmare" and said her career was over [1][2].
However, Madonna also acknowledged the pain caused by Elton's public criticism over the years. "I never understood it. It hurts to know that someone I admired so much had public opinions that weren't kind," she wrote [1][2].
Now, with that distant memory behind them, the two stars stand on the precipice of creating music together, potentially setting stage for a lasting collaboration.
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The feud between Madonna and Elton John dates back to 2002, fueled by public criticism and chilling comments.
- 2004: Elton John mocked Madonna's live performances at the Q Awards and claimed she couldn't be considered the best live act [1][3].
- 2012: Tensions escalated at the Golden Globes, as both were nominated for the same award and Madonna took home the title [1][3]. Presumably, Elton felt bitter about his loss and continued to disparage Madonna's career.
Recent History:
- 2023: Elton John praised a part of Madonna's Celebration Tour, acknowledging her dedication to the fight against HIV/AIDS [2].
- Early April 2025: The stars finally bride the chasm between them at Saturday Night Live, where Elton expressed his regret for past comments and hinted at a future collaboration [1][3].
Timeline Summary:
| Year | Event ||------|-------|| 1998 | Madonna and Elton John perform together at the Rainforest Foundation Benefit Concert. || 2002 | Elton criticizes "Die Another Day," starting the feud. || 2004 | Elton mocks Madonna's live performances at the Q Awards. || 2012 | Both nominated for Golden Globes; tensions rise. || 2023 | Elton praises part of Madonna's Celebration Tour. || Early April 2025 | Madonna and Elton reconcile at Saturday Night Live, discussing a potential collaboration. |
- Despite their decades-long conflict, Madonna and Elton John, two legendary pop stars, recently reunited backstage at Saturday Night Live, setting the stage for a potential music collaboration.
- In an unexpected turn of events, Elton John, who once criticized Madonna's live performances and dismissed her career, expressed regret for his past comments and even dedicated a song to her during their emotional reunion at SNL.
- The historic reconciliation between Madonna and Elton John, who have feuded for over two decades, marked the end of their tumultuous relationship, bringing a tantalizing new chapter to their storied careers in pop music.
