The Times of India

Ellen prodigy at 7, Elias Phoenix, now 20, alleges abuse by mom & twin brother

At 7, Elias Phoenix charmed audiences as a piano prodigy on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Now 20, he is speaking about his troubled childhood, alleging emotional and physical abuse by his mother and twin brother Zion. Phoenix also discusses suicidal thoughts, the lasting impact of his experiences and why he decided to speak publicly about them.