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In a moment that pop culture fans never thought they'd see, two of music’s biggest icons have finally reconciled. Madonna has confirmed that she and Sir Elton John have officially put their long-standing feud behind them, ending over two decades of public barbs and icy tension.
The truce was revealed in an emotional Instagram post by Madonna following her visit to see Elton John perform on Saturday Night Live over the weekend. Sharing a heartfelt message with her followers, Madonna recounted her admiration for Elton’s music dating back to her teenage years and how a surprise backstage confrontation led to an unexpected moment of healing.
“I went to see @eltonjohn perform on SNL this weekend!! WOW,” Madonna wrote. “I remembered when I was in high school, I snuck out of the house one night to see Elton perform live in Detroit! It was an unforgettable performance that helped me understand the transformative power of music.”
The Queen of Pop went on to reflect on the impact that Elton’s performance had on her as a young outsider. “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 travelled by. In fact, it was essential.”
But it was her backstage encounter that brought the most surprising twist. “I needed to go backstage and confront him,” she revealed. “When I met him, the first thing out of his mouth was, ‘Forgive me,’ and the wall between us fell down.”
Their feud, which dates back to the early 2000s, included several headline-grabbing moments. Elton famously slammed Madonna’s theme song for the James Bond film Die Another Day, calling it “the worst Bond tune ever.” He later accused her of lip-synching during her live performances and didn’t hold back in 2012 when he sarcastically wished her luck ahead of her Super Bowl halftime show by advising her to “lip-synch good.”
The fallout between the two stars became one of the music industry’s most infamous feuds, with fans and tabloids keeping a close eye on any fresh jabs or subtle digs over the years.
Now, it seems the animosity has finally come to an end, replaced by mutual respect and a sense of closure. For two artists who’ve shaped the sound of modern pop music in such profound ways, it’s a reconciliation many never expected, but one that fans are celebrating.
