The 2024 Paris Olympics officially began on Friday with a spectacular opening ceremony, attracting billionaires and celebrities from around the globe.
The event featured Olympic teams parading down the River Seine, musical performances by Lady Gaga and Celine Dion, a mesmerizing laser show at the Eiffel Tower, and even a quirky appearance by a semi-naked blue man on a fruit platter.
The star-studded ceremony was attended by numerous Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities, influential business magnates, and top athletes.
Here is a look at some of the notable VIPs currently in Paris for the Olympics:
Ambani family:
Mukesh Ambani, the billionaire behind Reliance Industries, attended the ceremony with his wife Nita Ambani and daughter Isha Ambani. Nita Ambani, chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, was recently re-elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee from India.
Elon Musk:
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the world's richest person, is also in Paris for the Olympics. He was seen with IOC member Luis Mejía Oviedo and shared photos of the Eiffel Tower illuminated for the event, expressing his amazement at the laser show.
Ed Bastian:
Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian was present at the opening ceremony. His appearance raised some eyebrows due to the ongoing flight cancellations at Delta that have affected many travelers.
David Solomon:
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon arrived in Paris for the Olympics on the company’s private jet, according to reports by the New York Post.
Ariana Grande:
The American pop star Ariana Grande, dressed in a baby pink outfit, was also spotted at the opening ceremony.
Bernard Arnault:
LVMH billionaire Bernard Arnault, the world's third richest person, is a prominent figure at the event as his company is sponsoring the Olympics. Arnault was seen with Mukesh and Nita Ambani during the ceremony.
