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Egerton Surprises Elton John, Celebrates Golden Globe Win

5/22/2026

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Taron Egerton surprised Elton John on his birthday and later joined him for lunch.
Egerton said his “Welshest thing” is his love of singing, reflecting Wales’s choral tradition.
He earned a BAFTA nomination and won a Golden Globe for portraying John in Rocketman.
He will star with Charlize Theron in Netflix's Apex and notes he is from Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, feeling socially intimidated yet confident on set.

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Taron Egerton surprised Elton John on his birthday and later joined him for lunch.
Egerton said his “Welshest thing” is his love of singing, reflecting Wales’s choral tradition.
He earned a BAFTA nomination and won a Golden Globe for portraying John in Rocketman.
He will star with Charlize Theron in Netflix's Apex and notes he is from Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, feeling socially intimidated yet confident on set.