Cara Delevingne has been praised by Sir Elton John for turning out a “great” spin on his ‘Step Into Christmas’ video.
Cara Delevingne has been praised by Sir Elton John for turning out a ‘great’ spin on his ‘Step Into Christmas’ video
The supermodel, 32, plays the singing icon, 77, in a fresh take on the promo for his classic festive hit, putting on an identical-looking suit and glasses as the ones he wore in the 1973 original – as well as recreating a scene where he larked about by jamming drumsticks in his face.
Elton posted on Instagram after the clip was released: “‘Step Into Christmas’ has never looked this good (stars emoji.)
“When someone suggested the idea of her playing me in a riff on the 1973 ‘Step Into Christmas’ video, I just thought it was the perfect opportunity.
“Thank God Cara thought the same, because it came out great. – Elton.”
Cara reposted a clip from the video and Elton’s message on her Instagram page.
The new video is a reimagining of behind-the -cenes of the original version.
When ‘Step Into Christmas’ was initially release in November 1973, it hit number 24 in the UK’s top 40 and soared to the top of the Billboard Christmas singles chart.
Cara, 32, who is a close friend of Sir Elton, said about the project: “Elton has always been an idol of mine.
“To say his music has had a deeply profound effect on me is an understatement.
“To be asked by him to play him in this recreation was a dream that I didn’t know I had until it happened. Honestly, I wish I could pretend to be Elton every day.
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