Sir Elton John turned heads after wearing his old kneecap as a necklace to the premiere of his new biopic Never Too Late during the 68th BFI London Film Festival on Thursday.
The musician, 77, has had both knees replaced in recent years, as well his right hip following a fall, which forced him delay his farewell tour in 2021.
Sir Elton teamed his smart brown suit with the unique jewellery which had been polished and trimmed with gold.
Earlier this month the musical legend joked at a NYC screening of the biopic: ‘To be honest with you, there’s not much of me left’.
‘I don’t have tonsils, adenoids or an appendix. I don’t have a prostate. I don’t have a right hip or a left knee or a right knee.
Sir Elton John, 77, turned heads after wearing his old kneecap as a necklace to the premiere of his new biopic Never Too Late during the 68th BFI London Film Festival on Thursday
Sir Elton teamed his smart brown suit with the unique jewellery which had been polished and trimmed with gold
The musician has had both knees replaced in recent years, as well his right hip following a fall, which forced him delay his farewell tour in 2021 (pictured in 2022)
‘In fact, the only thing left to me is my left hip. But I’m still here. And I can’t thank you [enough], you’re the people that made me.’
Elton was proudly supported by his husband David Furnish and godson Damian Hurley as they graced the red carpet at The Royal Festival Hall.
Elsewhere at the gala screening, rocker Lulu was in full spirits as she arrived in support of her good pal.
Sir Elton’s godson Damian – the daughter of actress Elizabeth Hurley – flashed his torso in low-waisted leather trousers at the gala.
His husband David looked bursting with pride as he supported his beloved husband on the red carpet.
David cut a dapper figure in a black suit jacket and trousers, paired with a grey roll neck top.
Vanessa L. Williams, 61, looked nothing short of sensational in a glitzy silver and black blazer as she posed up a storm on the carpet.
The musician was proudly supported by his husband David Furnish (pictured) and godson Damian Hurley as they graced the red carpet at The Royal Festival Hall
Sir Elton’s godson Damian – the son of actress Elizabeth Hurley – flashed his torso in low-waisted leather trousers at the gala
Talia Storm put on a very busty display in a bright pink crop top and matching skirt and shielded her shoulders with a dramatic white faux fur cape.
The documentary follows Elton as he looks back on his life and the astonishing early days of his 50-year career in this emotionally charged, intimate and uplifting full-circle journey.
The film features never-before-seen footage including a look into Elton’s handwritten diaries, the audio tapes from the landmark Rolling Stone interview and John Lennon joining him on stage for three songs after his Thanksgiving 1974 Madison Square Garden show.
As he prepares for his final concert in North America at Dodger Stadium, Elton takes viewers back in time and recounts the extraordinary highs and heartbreaking lows of his early years and how he overcame adversity, abuse and addiction.
Produced by Rocket Entertainment and This Machine Filmworks the film will also feature a new original song from Elton John.
On Wednesday night, Sir Elton made a rare public appearance as he took to the stage at the Attitude Awards 2024 to receive the Legacy Award.
Presented with the honour in a room full of showbiz stars at the Roundhouse in Camden, London, the legendary musician admitted the award ‘meant a lot as a gay man’ and confessed it had been a ‘long journey’ for him.
After a brief appearance on the stage, where he was awarded the accolade by Ed Sheeran, the hitmaker was supported by a chair as he posed for pictures with his gong.
Sir Elton’s new Disney+ documentary and musical is a look back at his astonishing life in the early days of his fifty-year long career
Elton looked as trendy as always in his trademark glasses
Sir Elton’s husband David looked bursting with pride as he supported his beloved husband on the red carpet
Damian teamed his quirky look with black patent boots
Lulu couldn’t wipe the smile off her face at the gala
The retired artist larked around as she posed for pictures on the red carpet
Lulu was full of joy as she photobombed Lee Juggurnauth’s picture
Vanessa L. Williams, 61, looked nothing short of sensational in a glitzy silver and black blazer as she posed up a storm on the carpet
The actress showcased her age-defying looks in her stylish ensemble
Meanwhile, Chloe Lloyd and Josh Cuthbert looked more than loved-up
Talia Storm put on a very busty display in a bright pink crop top and matching skirt
She shielded her shoulders with a dramatic white faux fur cape
Eurovision singer Olly Alexander looked incredibly stylish in a oversized white shirt and quilted jacket
Elton was all smiles as he graced the stage at the screening of his new biopic
Elton was in fits of laughter at one point
He chatted to the audience about the making of the movie
At the end of the chat, Elton bowed down to the audience
Elton was joined onstage by his husband David Furnish (right) and director of the movie R. J. Cutler (left)
Meanwhile, Olly got comfy with a pile of popcorn while listening to Sir Elton
He pulled the cheekiest grin for photos after the screening
Accepting the award he confessed: ‘I’m still happy to be a gay man, I love my husband, I love my children.’
The star told the room: ‘I’m very humbled by this award, it means a lot as a gay man.
Commenting on his six-decade long career, he said: ‘I’m married to my work, I love music. Music saved me when I was happy, it saved me when I was miserable.’
He continued: ‘The Elton John Foundation was the real, real focus point of my life,’ and gave him ‘so much joy and so much pleasure’ to help others.
The star added that he and his husband, David Furnish, who is the CEO of the foundation have raised $600 million for the cause.
Elton became the second person to ever receive the Legacy Award after it was previously given to Prince Harry back in 2017, to mark 20 years since his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales had died.