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Elton John and Taron Egerton Sing 'Rocket Man' Duet at Cannes Premiere

Taron Egerton and Elton John

The biopic about the gay singer received a standing ovation at the French film festival.

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Their gift was Elton John's song at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of Rocketman.

The gay singer and the actor who portrays him in the upcoming biopic, Taron Egerton, sang a duet of "Rocket Man" at the gala screening. They hugged after the song.

The pair were reportedly both in tears after the screening, which received a standing ovation and, afterward, rave reviews from critics. The film also made headlines this week by being the first production from a major studio to feature gay sex scenes.

Rocketman officially premieres May 31, although a special early access screening is available Saturday in select theaters if tickets are purchased through Fandango.

Watch John and Egerton make beautiful music together below.

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Daniel Reynolds is the editor of social media for The Advocate. A native of New Jersey, he writes about entertainment, health, and politics.
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