Elton John Is Biological Father of Baby With Husband David Furnish

By Rob Shuter Posted Jan 4th 2011 06:51PM

Sir Elton John has been named as the father on the birth certificate for his new son Zachary, ending speculation as to whether he or husband David Furnish is the biological father of the little boy, born by a surrogate mother.

"Elton really wanted the child to have his genes," a friend of the singer tells me. "He has a god-given talent and wanted to pass that one to a child. And after years of discussion and thought, Elton and David decided together that Elton's sperm would be used."

The couple chose to have their baby in California because it is the only place in the world where a couple using a surrogate are considered its legal parents even when the baby is still in the womb.

"As the little boy grows it will become obvious that Elton is the biological dad," an insider predicts.

Zachary was born weighing 7 lbs., 15 oz. via a surrogate mother in California on Christmas Day. This is the first child for John, 62, and Furnish, 48. The couple married in 2005 after being together for 12 years.

My source says the couple's son is already living like royalty. "Elton has already purchased a $2 million adjoining apartment in Los Angeles to turn into the perfect nursery. Elton's son already has four round-the-clock nannies and his own chef. This little boy is going to want for nothing except a mom."

Sources tell me the couple carefully selected the surrogate mother and egg donor insisting she sign over legal documents to ensure her identify will never be revealed.

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Tuesday 04 January

By Elaine

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Wow what a very lucky child! Brought up in such a loving home. Best of luck to the new parents :)

Wednesday 05 January

By Chad

Nothing against Elton, but just because he is rich and can afford to blow millions doesnt mean the child is lucky. Four nannies? A lucky baby would be raised by the parent(s), not nannies.

By andrea montooth

congradulations Elton and David! I have been a fan since I was a child. I wondered how long it would take for the love of a child to warm your heart.Now you can dream of the day when you get to hold your grandchild for the first time. I am a hetrosexual female and I am really happy for you! I love you and GOD bless! It doesn't get any better to know that there is someone in this world to carry on your name and keep you alive. andrea

By Sonja

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YOU NEED TO READ THE BIBLE & SEE HOW GOD FEELS ABOUT GAYS, ETC. SODOM & GOMARRAH WAS DESTROYED, GOD DID NOT BLESS THEM. LMAO.

Thursday 10 February

By WE 2

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BIBLE, LMAO

By Bobbie Dickens

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Congratulations to Sir Elton and David on the birth of their son. Zachary is a very lucky Baby!!!

Saturday 23 April

By Heather

I agree. A very lucky child to have to parents that love him so much. I am so happy for them and damn, wish I had been adopted by Elton and David!
Before anyone says "homosexuals should not be parents" four words: Charlie Sheen, Brook Mueller.

By Mike

That kid is screwed. The money will only make it worse...

By lara

your so right. nasty old man. poor child!!!!

By naoma

I feel really sorry for people like Sonja. Do you really believe that Bible stuff? I thought religion was about love thy neighbor.
Your remark did not deserve a reply, but i raised my child without
religion or prejudice and she is a beautiful human being who would never say say ugly things about any human.

By kim

Best of luck to the three of them.

By ginny

Sir Elton does support numerous children..always has..along with multiple charities..this baby boy will never have to want for anything..lucky child

By ljkht

Sick

By Steven

Yes, you are a very sick person indeed to make such a remark. I hope your brain heals.

By Brittany

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honestly, this is good news. but seriously- they are way too old! they'll be dead before the kid graduates high school! still, all the best.

By Greg

The only thing sicker than two men living as a married couple and raising a child are you IDIOTS out there who support this garbage and actually defend this disgusting way of life!

You are SO RIGHT. THIS STORY IS DISGUSTING, THE POOR CHILD WILL FOR SURE HAVE SERIOUS MENTAL PROBLEMS.

By PonyGirl

No Greg, the only thing sick here is you. You small minded ,wee little man.

By edb

I always love his music. He life is not something in can support. Still love the old songs.

Thursday 06 January

By Ralez01

Well said, such an insanity should not be allowed.

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