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

Trigger warning: This story discusses alleged childhood abuse, emotional and physical abuse, and suicidal thoughts.Elias Phoenix, the former child piano prodigy who became known after appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show at age 7, has opened up about his troubled childhood and the alleged emotional and physical abuse he says he experienced at the hands of his mother and twin brother, Zion. In an extensive interview with PEOPLE, Phoenix, now 20, spoke about his childhood fame, the pressure he experienced at home and the years-long process of coming to terms with his past.After nearly a decade away from the spotlight, Phoenix recently shared a series of videos and posts on X detailing what he describes as years of abuse within his family.“I’m finally Elias Phoenix,” he told the publication.