“I love you. Forever and ever.” How Elton John and David Furnish Became Parents and a True Family Before Gay Marriages Were Legalized
Elton John first met David Furnish 29 years ago. And since then, they have become parents of 2 children, waited for gay marriages to become legal, got officially married, and are still happy together. And they still tell each other about their tender feelings.
We at CHEERY adore happy love stories. So, we decided to look through the archive photos and tell you an amazing love story.
Before meeting David, Elton has tried all the “bonuses” of a rock-n-roll life: lots of unhealthy relationships, and a divorce. And at some point, the singer firmly decided to put all this stuff behind and return to what he really was.
During the 3rd year of his new life, in 1993, Elton organized a dinner and met David there, who was working in advertising at the time.
In 2005, they made a civil partnership, and in 2014, as soon as gay marriages were legalized, they became officially married.
The news about the marriage traveled around the world very quickly, and Elton with David got so many kind words and wishes, it was hard to believe it.
By the time they got married, they had already become parents. In 2010 and 2013, they had Zachary and Elijah, 2 boys, born via a gestational carrier. In one of the interviews, Elton honestly said that the boys brought an insane amount of happiness and joy to his life. And every minute with them is worth more than any painting or house.
Despite the fame, Elton and David intend to give their kids the most normal life they can. The boys even get pocket money in return for doing house chores, so they learn to appreciate money. And also, the entire family can easily stop by the local pizza place or a movie theater.
And of course, the parents keep talking about their love for their kids.
The couple has been together for almost 30 years, and they still make romantic surprises for each other. They even have a tradition: celebrating the day they met. And not once a year, but every week — on Saturdays. On this day, Elton and David write postcards with kind words for each other and leave them by the bed. And there are no jealousy or taboo topics in their lives — they can talk about anything.
Elton and David work together, rest together, and do good things together. So, David is on the board of Elton John’s AIDS Foundation — every year, they raise millions of dollars for the treatment. And in 2014, the couple got the Human Rights Campaign Equality Award.
Elton says that with David, his life made a big turn for the better, and their tenderness and support only keep getting stronger with the years.
In your opinion, are we all destined to find out true love?