The British have a word that I've always loved: chuffed. Basically, it means that you're super pleased, and Rocketman [1] star Taron Egerton [2] looks like he was straight up chuffed to be standing next to Elton John on the red carpet at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival [3]. He was so thrilled, in fact, that he didn't hesitate to get down on one knee smack dab in the middle of the red carpet to tie Elton's unlaced shoe.
The moment came while Elton was posing for a photo with some of the cast and crew involved in the new musical biopic Rocketman [4], which premiered at the festival on Thursday. Taron, who portrays Elton in the upcoming film, took extra care in making sure the musical icon's shoe was properly tied, and it looks like Elton turned Taron's act of kindness into a truly photo-worthy moment. Richard Madden, Bryce Dallas Howard, and even Elton's husband David Furnish all got a kick out of the sweet moment. Keep reading to see Taron tying Elton's shoe and just being generally thrilled to be in the presence of the one true Rocket Man.
First, Taron Points Out Elton John's Untied Shoe
Then Targon Kindly Volunteers to Tie Elton's Shoe
"No, please, Elton. I insist." — Taron Egerton, Probably
"Thank you, Taron." — Elton John, probably
Next, Elton Takes a Moment to Show Off Taron's Shoe Tying Skills
Spectators Make Sure to Appreciate Taron Tying Elton's Shoe From All Angles
Finally, Taron Adds One Last Touch to Elton's Now Properly Tied Shoe
Taron and Elton Being Chuffed About the Neatly Tied Shoe
