Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, has officially overtaken Elon Musk to become the richest person in the world, with a net worth of $393 billion, according to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index. Musk now ranks second at $385 billion. While this milestone marks a historic moment in tech and finance, few remember that Ellison and Musk once shared screen time in Hollywood’s Iron Man 2 back in 2010.
Billionaires’ Cameo
In the blockbuster Marvel film, Elon Musk appears in a blink-and-you-miss-it scene discussing an “electric jet” with Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr. The moment was subtle but memorable, especially since screenwriter Mark Fergus revealed Musk partly inspired Stark’s on-screen persona.
Larry Ellison also had a cameo, introduced humorously as the “Oracle of Oracle,” a nod to his software empire. At the time, most viewers barely noticed the billionaire duo sharing the silver screen.
Historic Wealth Surge Behind Ellison’s Rise
Ellison, 81, saw his fortune skyrocket over $100 billion in a single day after Oracle reported massive growth in AI-driven cloud services. Oracle’s bookings jumped from $138 billion to $455 billion, and cloud revenue is projected to reach $144 billion by 2030. Ellison owns around 41% of Oracle, turning this earnings surge into the largest one-day wealth gain in history.
The screen-sharing moment of Musk and Ellison now takes on new significance, offering a rare pop culture glimpse into two of the world’s most powerful tech figures. While Musk continues to push innovations in space and electric vehicles, Ellison has cemented his dominance in cloud and AI services.
A Wealth Race with Many Twists
Ellison’s rise to the top follows a swift climb earlier this year when he jumped from fourth to second place on the Forbes list, surpassing Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg. Known for his extravagant investments—including owning nearly the entire Hawaiian island of Lanai—Ellison’s wealth story contrasts with Musk’s rollercoaster journey. Musk’s fortune, built across electric vehicles, rockets, AI, and social media, has seen multiple dramatic swings over the past few years, making his rivalry with Ellison all the more riveting.
Billionaires’ Cameo
In the blockbuster Marvel film, Elon Musk appears in a blink-and-you-miss-it scene discussing an “electric jet” with Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr. The moment was subtle but memorable, especially since screenwriter Mark Fergus revealed Musk partly inspired Stark’s on-screen persona.
Elon Musk’s cameo in Iron Man 2 was legendary pic.twitter.com/06zYh7kTmG
— Historic Vids (@historyinmemes) September 2, 2024
Larry Ellison also had a cameo, introduced humorously as the “Oracle of Oracle,” a nod to his software empire. At the time, most viewers barely noticed the billionaire duo sharing the silver screen.
Historic Wealth Surge Behind Ellison’s Rise
Ellison, 81, saw his fortune skyrocket over $100 billion in a single day after Oracle reported massive growth in AI-driven cloud services. Oracle’s bookings jumped from $138 billion to $455 billion, and cloud revenue is projected to reach $144 billion by 2030. Ellison owns around 41% of Oracle, turning this earnings surge into the largest one-day wealth gain in history.
The screen-sharing moment of Musk and Ellison now takes on new significance, offering a rare pop culture glimpse into two of the world’s most powerful tech figures. While Musk continues to push innovations in space and electric vehicles, Ellison has cemented his dominance in cloud and AI services.
A Wealth Race with Many Twists
Ellison’s rise to the top follows a swift climb earlier this year when he jumped from fourth to second place on the Forbes list, surpassing Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg. Known for his extravagant investments—including owning nearly the entire Hawaiian island of Lanai—Ellison’s wealth story contrasts with Musk’s rollercoaster journey. Musk’s fortune, built across electric vehicles, rockets, AI, and social media, has seen multiple dramatic swings over the past few years, making his rivalry with Ellison all the more riveting.
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