Billionaires and celebrities from across the world have descended upon Paris for the Olympics. The Paris Games 2024 officially kicked off on Friday with a dazzling opening ceremony which saw Olympic teams floating down the River Seine, performances from Lady Gaga and Celine Dion, a laser show that lit up the Eiffel Tower, the Olympic torch-bearer running across the city’s rooftops and – bizarrely – the appearance of a semi-naked blue man on a platter of fruits. (Also read: Why was there a semi-naked blue man at Paris Olympics opening ceremony? ) The opening ceremony was attended by Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities, some of the world’s most powerful business families, A-list athletes and more.
Here is a look at the VIPs who are currently in Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games: Ambani family Reliance Industries billionaire Mukesh Ambani and wife Nita Ambani were photographed along with daughter Isha Ambani at the opening ceremony. Nita Ambani, chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, was unanimously re-elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee from India at the IOC’s 142nd session. Elon Musk Tesla billionaire Elon Musk , currently the world’s richest person, is also in Paris for the Olympics.
After being photographed with IOC member Luis Mejía Oviedo, Musk shared visuals of the Eiffel Tower illuminated for the sporting extravaganza. “The Olympics laser show was amazing!” he posted. Ed Bastian Delta CEO Ed Bastian was spotted in Paris ahead of t.