Elton John’s Two Sons Make a Rare Appearance at His 2025 Oscars Viewing Party – Video

David Furnish and Elton John. | Source: Getty Images
David Furnish and Elton John. | Source: Getty Images

Elton John’s Two Sons Make a Rare Appearance at His 2025 Oscars Viewing Party – Video

Fans are swooning over Elton John’s sons after their appearance at his Oscars charity event. This comes after the singer’s reflections on fatherhood in 2024.

On March 2, 2025, entertainment legend Sir Elton John’s 32nd Annual AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party took place in Hollywood, California. Among all the A-listers who attended, it was the two handsome sons he shares with his famous husband David Furnish who stole the show.

Fan comment about Elton John's sons, posted on March 3, 2025. | Source: X/@AnneHeinrichTX

Fan comment about Elton John’s sons, posted on March 3, 2025. | Source: X/@AnneHeinrichTX

Zachary Jackson and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John turned heads at the star-studded event, stepping confidently onto the red carpet alongside their famous fathers. Both boys looked effortlessly stylish, embracing a sharp yet youthful take on formal wear.

Elijah opted for a classic black suit, brightened up with a crisp white dress shirt underneath. Zachary wore a sleek black suit as well, but he paired his with a black crew neck shirt and a simple gold chain that added just the right touch of cool sophistication.

David Furnish speaking onstage at Elton John's 32nd Annual AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party with Zachary Jackson and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John standing beside him, posted on March 3, 2025. | Source: Instagram/people

David Furnish speaking onstage at Elton John’s 32nd Annual AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party with Zachary Jackson and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John standing beside him, posted on March 3, 2025. | Source: Instagram/people

The handsome boys’ hair was styled in nearly identical haircuts. The tousled and textured style framed their faces with effortless charm.

While the sons took center stage, their parents complemented their polished looks with their own signature flair. The “Rocket Man” musician embraced his love for bold fashion, wearing a vibrant blue shirt under a black embroidered blazer, complete with intricate floral designs.

Elton John and David Furnish with their sons Zachary Jackson and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John at the 33rd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2025. | Source: Getty Images

Elton John and David Furnish with their sons Zachary Jackson and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John at the 33rd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2025. | Source: Getty Images

His iconic tinted glasses added the finishing touch. David Furnish, ever the picture of understated elegance, stood proudly beside his family in a classic black tuxedo accented with a sleek black velvet jacket and a sparkling rocket emblem pinned to his lapel.

Elton John and David Furnish. | Source: Getty Images

Elton John and David Furnish. | Source: Getty Images

Not only did Zachary and Elijah join their dads on the red carpet, but they also joined David on stage at the event. People magazine captured the moment via video footage they shared on social media.

In the clip, David enthusiastically thanked attendees for their generosity and announced, “Together, we have raised a grand total of $8.7 million! Wooo [sic]!” As the room erupted into applause, the boys, standing proudly beside their dad, clapped and cheered along with the crowd.

David Furnish cheering with Zachary Jackson and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John after announcing the total donations raised for the foundation. | Source: Instagram/people

David Furnish cheering with Zachary Jackson and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John after announcing the total donations raised for the foundation. | Source: Instagram/people

People’s caption accompanying the heartwarming video reads, “#EltonJohn’s two sons, Zachary Jackson and Elijah Joseph Daniel, made a rare appearance alongside their dad David Furnish at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Award Party — and with matching haircuts! 💓.”

The charming family moment quickly became a highlight of the evening, with fans flocking to social media to shower the family with compliments, especially where it concerned Elijah and Zachary.

“They are so handsome!!!” gushed an admirer, while someone else marveled“Omg! They’re so big now. 😮.”

A fellow fan asserted“Groomed sons.” Similar comments ensued, with yet another supporter swooning“Love! The boys look great. Haircuts are exactly what teens today are wearing including my Grandson!!!”

Zachary Jackson and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John posing for a picture. | Source: Getty Images

Zachary Jackson and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John posing for a picture. | Source: Getty Images

Some netizens focused on the similarity Zachary and Elijah share with their fathers. One person declared“They look like Elton.” “The older one looks like Elton and the other like David,” opined an Instagrammer.

Another expressed similar sentiments and complimented the boys’ appearances, while someone else could hardly believe it was Zachary and Elijah they were looking at, noting how the boys have “changed so much.”

Zachary Jackson and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John. | Source: Getty Images

Zachary Jackson and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John. | Source: Getty Images

Reiterating the aforementioned comments, a Facebooker marveled at how grown the boys are, pointed out how “well behaved [sic]” they are, and noted their resemblance to Elton.

The event where Zachary and Elijah made their celebrated appearance was far more than just a glamorous Hollywood party. It was an evening that seamlessly blended star power, entertainment, and philanthropy into one extraordinary night.

Zachary Jackson and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John onstage with their dad David Furnish. | Source: Getty Images

Zachary Jackson and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John onstage with their dad David Furnish. | Source: Getty Images

Held at West Hollywood Park, the event welcomed over 1,000 guests, including some of the biggest names in film, music, fashion, sports, and activism. They all gathered for a cause that has remained deeply personal to Elton for decades—the fight to end AIDS.

The viewing party has long stood as one of the most anticipated and impactful events on the Oscars calendar, and this year was no exception.

Attendees were treated to a show-stopping live performance by the rising star Chappell Roan, whose electric stage presence infused the evening with both heart and high energy.

But beyond the dazzling performances and celebrity sightings, the night’s true purpose remained clear—raising essential funds to support the Foundation’s life-saving work in HIV prevention, treatment, and global advocacy.

Outside of their philanthropic endeavors, the “Cold Heart” singer and David are doting fathers to Zachary and Elijah. Just last year (2024), Elton opened up about his two sons in the intimate documentary “Elton John: Never Too Late.”

The documentary, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2024, pulled back the curtain on the singer’s life as both a global icon and a devoted dad.

Elton John and David Furnish with their sons Zachary Jackson and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John arriving for the Premier League match between Watford and Manchester City in Watford, England on September 16, 2017. | Source: Getty Images

Elton John and David Furnish with their sons Zachary Jackson and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John arriving for the Premier League match between Watford and Manchester City in Watford, England on September 16, 2017. | Source: Getty Images

In the film, Elton revealed that Zachary and Elijah have started expressing real fears about his mortality. The icon also explained that his sons’ concerns tend to focus more on him than on their other father.

According to Elton, the boys “love their daddy, so they want me to be around forever, [and] I would love to be around forever.”

David Furnish and Elton John with their sons Zachary Jackson and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John at the 23rd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in Los Angeles, California on February 22, 2015. | Source: Getty Images

David Furnish and Elton John with their sons Zachary Jackson and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John at the 23rd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in Los Angeles, California on February 22, 2015. | Source: Getty Images

Yet, even with all his wealth, fame, and larger-than-life legacy, Elton knows that time is not guaranteed. “I want to see them have children and get married. I don’t think I’m going to be around for that. Who knows?” disclosed Elton.

It’s that awareness—the understanding that every moment counts—that has shaped the way Elton chooses to spend his time. “So that’s why I want to use the best time—the best of my time—while I’m around. Time together is so wonderful and so precious,” he reflected.

David Furnish and Elton John with Zachary Jackson Furnish-John at the 21st Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in West Hollywood, California on February 24, 2013. | Source: Getty Images

David Furnish and Elton John with Zachary Jackson Furnish-John at the 21st Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in West Hollywood, California on February 24, 2013. | Source: Getty Images

During a 2016 interview with TV icon Ellen DeGeneres, Elton spoke about how much David and their two sons mean to him.

After mentioning how he and David tied the knot and how many years the two have known each other, the host asked about his kids, who were five and three at the time.

Elton John speaking about his sons during a past interview with Ellen DeGeneres, posted on January 19, 2016. | Source: Facebook/Ellen DeGeneres

Elton John speaking about his sons during a past interview with Ellen DeGeneres, posted on January 19, 2016. | Source: Facebook/Ellen DeGeneres

“If you’d have said to me ten years ago, I’d be sitting on your show married to the man I love, and have two beautiful children, I’d have said you would have put acid in my drink,” the star initially quipped.

He continued, “But life throws you challenges and life throws you curveballs and great curveballs and these two children have come along at a time when I never thought I’d have children. They are the greatest thing in our lives. There’s [sic] no words to describe how much we love these boys. They’re just amazing.”

David Furnish and Elton John with their sons Zachary Jackson and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John at the "Sherlock Gnomes" London Family Gala in London, England on April 22, 2018. | Source: Getty Images

David Furnish and Elton John with their sons Zachary Jackson and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John at the “Sherlock Gnomes” London Family Gala in London, England on April 22, 2018. | Source: Getty Images

After Ellen asked if Zachary and Elijah are musically inclined, Elton joked about how they loved songs like “Hotline Bling” and “Uptown Funk.” He revealed how the little boys would sing some of his songs, too.

However, the loving dad made it clear that while the boys enjoyed music, he would never pressure them to follow in his musical footsteps, noting how they were just “little kids” then.

Other topics discussed during the past interview included heartwarming moments shared during familial vacations, some eccentric costumes Elton has worn throughout his career, and his then-new album. Ellen also gifted two mini piano sets to Zachary and Elijah.

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