Elton John makes light of his eyesight problems at the Golden Globes
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Singer-songwriter was in good spirits as he presented the award for Best Original Film Score with country star Brandi Carlile. Elton John made light of his recent sight issues while presenting an award at the 2025 Golden Globes. The legendary singer-songwriter appeared at the 5 January ceremony in Beverly Hills, California, with country music star Brandi Carlile as they announced the winner of Best Original Film Score.
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John – who won a Golden Globe decades ago for Best Original Song for “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”, the theme to 1994’s animated classicThe Lion King – told fans in September last year that he had lost vision in his right eye due to a severe infection he contracted over summer, and only had limited vision in his left.
“I am healing, but it’s an extremely slow process and it will take some time before sight returns to the impacted eye,” the 77-year-old explained. Clearly in good spirits, John began his address at the Golden Globes by acknowledging there had been “a lot of stories going around about my regressive eyesight” and that he wanted to reassure everyone that “it’s not as bad as it seems”.
“So, I’m pleased to be here with my co-host,” he continued, pausing for effect before saying: “Rihanna!”. Carlile managed to keep a deadpan expression on her face while the audience laughed at John’s joke. The “Right on Time” singer paid tribute to the “emotional landscape” of film scores that create “a conversation with the audience through the music”.
