The Paris Olympics 2024 officially kicked off on Friday with a spectacular opening ceremony that captivated audiences worldwide. Olympic teams floated down the River Seine, and performances by Lady Gaga and Celine Dion were among the highlights. The event also featured a laser show that illuminated the Eiffel Tower, the Olympic torch-bearer running across the city’s rooftops, and the unusual appearance of a semi-naked blue man on a platter of fruits. The opening ceremony drew an impressive lineup of Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities, influential business figures, A-list athletes, and more.
Notable VIPs at the Paris Olympics:
Ambani Family Reliance Industries billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his wife, Nita Ambani, were photographed alongside their daughter, Isha Ambani, at the opening ceremony. Nita Ambani, the chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, was recently re-elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from India at the IOC’s 142nd session.
Elon Musk Tesla billionaire Elon Musk, currently the world’s richest person, is in Paris for the Olympics. Musk was seen with IOC member Luis Mejía Oviedo and shared visuals of the Eiffel Tower lit up for the occasion, commenting, “The Olympics laser show was amazing!”
Ed Bastian Delta CEO Ed Bastian was spotted in Paris ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony. His attendance raised eyebrows as it coincided with Delta’s struggles with thousands of flight cancellations, leaving an estimated half-a-million passengers stranded.
Ram Charan and Family ‘RRR’ actor Ram Charan attended the opening ceremony with his wife, Upasana. The couple shared a photo from the rain-soaked event, with Upasana captioning the picture, “Drenched,” as she wore a plastic poncho.
David Solomon Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon is in Paris for the Olympics, having arrived on the company’s private jet earlier in the week, as reported by the New York Post.
Ariana Grande American singer-songwriter Ariana Grande, 31, attended the opening ceremony in a baby pink dress, adding to the glamour of the event.
Bernard Arnault LVMH billionaire and the world’s third richest person, Bernard Arnault, is also attending the Olympics. His company is sponsoring the event, marking the first time a luxury brand has sponsored the Olympics. Arnault was previously photographed with Nita and Mukesh Ambani.
This impressive list of VIP attendees in Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games showcases the event’s global appeal, attracting some of the world’s most influential and famous individuals.