Elon Musk has denied that he’s in a relationship with Giorgia Meloni after the two were pictured in close conversation at the Atlantic Council’s gala dinner on Monday (September 23). The 53-year-old billionaire took to X /Twitter (which he owns) the following day to address his friendship with the Italian Prime Minister.

ROME (Reuters) - Elon Musk said on Wednesday that he was not having an affair with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, replying to a joke after their mutual praise at a black-tie event in New York this week drew headlines on both sides of the Atlantic.

Elon Musk has denied having an affair with “beautiful” Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni, in response to a picture of the pair gazing into each other’s eyes. Their warm exchange at a black-tie event in New York this week drew headlines on both sides of the Atlantic.

Elon Musk has dismissed speculation about a romantic relationship with the Italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, after complimenting her appearance at an awards ceremony at New York.

Soon after images of Musk and Meloni in New York surfaced online, social media erupted with comments speculating about a potential romance. A Tesla fan club posted a picture of them and wrote, ‘Do you think they’ll date?

The far-right Meloni, who spoke at a think tank gala, has proven to be a more conventional leader than expected.

Tech billionaire had said Italy’s PM was “even more beautiful inside than outside.” She hailed him as a “precious genius.”

Elon Musk has substantial business interests in Italy. He and Meloni are set to have a closed-door meeting later this month to discuss investment opportunities in the country’s space and artificial intelligence sectors.

Says she is "more beautiful on the inside than she was on the outside".

Elon Musk offered effusive praise for Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni in brief remarks at an awards ceremony in New York, the latest sign of coziness between a billionaire who’s trying to get Donald Trump elected and a European leader at odds with her Group of Seven allies.