AG百家乐在线官网

Elon Musk denies 'romantic relationship' with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

He said she was "even more beautiful inside than outside", and she hailed him as a "precious genius" - but Elon Musk has denied rumours of a 'romantic relationship' with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

By Claire Gilbody Dickerson, news reporter

Thursday 26 September 2024 15:04, UK

Elon Musk presents Giorgia Meloni with an award during the Global Citizen Awards dinner. Pic: AP
Image: Elon Musk presents Giorgia Meloni with an award during the Global Citizen Awards dinner. Pic: AP
Why you can trust Sky News

Elon Musk has denied being romantically involved with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after a picture of them looking fondly into each other's eyes went viral.

The billionaire entrepreneur and Italy's first female prime minister were pictured looking cosy at a black-tie event this week, during which Musk presented Ms Meloni with the Global Citizen Award from the Atlantic Council thinktank.

The picture from the glitzy event in New York lit up the internet, with one person captioning it: "We all know what happened next..."

But Musk, 53, replied on X, saying: "I was there with my Mom. There is no romantic relationship whatsoever with PM Meloni."

X This content is provided by X, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies. You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enable X cookies or to allow those cookies just once. You can change your settings at any time via the Privacy Options. Unfortunately we have been unable to verify if you have consented to X cookies. To view this content you can use the button below to allow X cookies for this session only.
Enable Cookies Allow Cookies Once

Ms Meloni, 47, had reportedly requested Musk be the person to hand her the award at Monday's event, while the tech businessman flew to Italy twice last year to meet the Italian leader - in June and December.

The tech entrepreneur heaped praise on the Brothers of Italy leader as he presented her with the award, saying she was "someone who is even more beautiful inside than outside".

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni received the prestigious Global Citizens Award from Elon Musk.
Image: Musk has denied being romantically involved with the Italian PM

He also described her as "authentic, honest and thoughtful,"

The right-wing politician returned the compliments by saying Musk was a "precious genius".

Read more from Sky News:
Comedian reveals end-of-life care for terminal cancer
New York mayor indicted on federal criminal charges

Be the first to get Breaking News

Install the Sky News app for free

Ms Meloni, who has been governing since October 2022, split from her long-time partner, TV journalist Andrea Giambruno, in 2023.

The couple have an eight-year-old daughter together.

Musk was previously married to author Justine Wilson, and twice married Westworld actress Talulah Riley. He has also dated actress Amber Heard and singer Grimes.

Related Topics