Renate Blauel: The Private Life of Elton John’s Former Wife

Renate Blauel: The Private Life of Elton John’s Former Wife

Renate Blauel is a German-born sound engineer who gained international attention after marrying British music icon Elton John. The couple met in 1983 while working together on Elton’s album Too Low for Zero. Their relationship developed quickly, and they were married on February 14, 1984, in a ceremony in Sydney, Australia.

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The marriage surprised the public, although there had already been long-standing speculation about Elton John’s sexuality. In a 1976 interview with Rolling Stone, Elton described himself as bisexual, and by the mid-1980s, many in the media and music industry suspected he was gay. Despite this, Elton later explained that he genuinely loved Renate and hoped the marriage would work. However, they divorced in 1988.

After their separation, Elton confirmed publicly that he was gay, though for many, this simply reinforced what had long been assumed.

Following their divorce, Renate Blauel retreated from the public eye and led an extremely private life. She remained largely out of the spotlight until 2020, when she filed a lawsuit against Elton John. The case centered around claims that Elton had breached the confidentiality terms of their divorce by discussing their marriage in his 2019 autobiography Me and the biopic Rocketman. Blauel’s legal team stated that the revelations triggered serious mental health issues, including anxiety and depression. She sought an estimated £3 million in damages.

Elton John’s legal team argued that the details mentioned were already public and did not violate any confidentiality terms. Eventually, the case was settled amicably, with both parties agreeing not to publicly discuss their relationship again.

In the midst of the legal proceedings, it was revealed that Renate had gone to great lengths to protect her privacy over the years. She reportedly changed her name, altered her appearance, and even bought property through intermediaries to avoid media attention.

A rare recent photograph of Renate surfaced in a 2020

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8464825/amp/What-Elton-Johns-vanishing-ex-wife-Renate-Blauel-came-haunt-him.html

Daily Mail article, showing her walking alone in a quiet British village—one of the few public images of her since the 1980s. Since then, no new photographs or public appearances have been documented, as she continues to live a reclusive life.

Renate Blauel remains a mysterious figure, remembered not only for her connection to Elton John but also for her determination to live on her own terms, far from the limelight.

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