In a twist that feels straight out of a Marvel plotline, the two richest people on Earth—Elon Musk and Larry Ellison—once appeared in the same movie. No, this isn't the premise of some billionaire buddy comedy. It actually happened on the big screen, back in 2010, in Iron Man 2. Long before they secured their places at the very top of Forbes’ billionaires list, Musk and Ellison shared screen space with Robert Downey Jr., playing themselves in cameo roles that many fans barely noticed. Today, they’re worth $406.5 billion and $262.2 billion, respectively.
Musk and Ellison in Iron Man 2
In Iron Man 2, Elon Musk appears in a scene casually chatting with Tony Stark (played by Downey Jr.) about an “electric jet.” It's a blink-and-you-miss-it moment. Adding to the intrigue, Iron Man screenwriter Mark Fergus once told New York Magazine that Elon Musk was a partial inspiration for the on-screen version of Tony Stark.
Larry Ellison, co-founder and chairman of Oracle, also pops up. He plays himself, introduced by Tony Stark as the “Oracle of Oracle”—a cheeky nod to his software empire. Though his screen time is minimal, his presence is unmistakable to those in the know.
The richest man on Earth: Elon Musk
As per the list shared by Forbes, Elon Musk remains the world’s richest person, with a net worth of $406.5 billion. His fortune stems from an empire that spans electric vehicles ( Tesla), rockets ( SpaceX), AI (xAI), and social media (X, formerly Twitter). Musk’s ascent has been full of dramatic rises and falls—he was the richest in 2021, slipped in 2022, reclaimed the top spot in mid-2023, briefly lost it again in early 2024, and has now cemented his place at the top since May.
Larry Ellison: The new No. 2
Right behind Musk is Oracle’s Larry Ellison, who shot up the ranks after Oracle’s stock price surged 32% in June 2025, as reported by Forbes. With a net worth of $262.2 billion, Ellison climbed from fourth to second place on the Forbes list, surpassing Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg. The Oracle co-founder, who once bought 98% of the Hawaiian island of Lanai, is known for his lavish real estate portfolio and investments, including an early stake in Tesla. He served on Tesla’s board until 2022.
Musk and Ellison in Iron Man 2
In Iron Man 2, Elon Musk appears in a scene casually chatting with Tony Stark (played by Downey Jr.) about an “electric jet.” It's a blink-and-you-miss-it moment. Adding to the intrigue, Iron Man screenwriter Mark Fergus once told New York Magazine that Elon Musk was a partial inspiration for the on-screen version of Tony Stark.
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Larry Ellison, co-founder and chairman of Oracle, also pops up. He plays himself, introduced by Tony Stark as the “Oracle of Oracle”—a cheeky nod to his software empire. Though his screen time is minimal, his presence is unmistakable to those in the know.
The richest man on Earth: Elon Musk
As per the list shared by Forbes, Elon Musk remains the world’s richest person, with a net worth of $406.5 billion. His fortune stems from an empire that spans electric vehicles ( Tesla), rockets ( SpaceX), AI (xAI), and social media (X, formerly Twitter). Musk’s ascent has been full of dramatic rises and falls—he was the richest in 2021, slipped in 2022, reclaimed the top spot in mid-2023, briefly lost it again in early 2024, and has now cemented his place at the top since May.
Larry Ellison: The new No. 2
Right behind Musk is Oracle’s Larry Ellison, who shot up the ranks after Oracle’s stock price surged 32% in June 2025, as reported by Forbes. With a net worth of $262.2 billion, Ellison climbed from fourth to second place on the Forbes list, surpassing Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg. The Oracle co-founder, who once bought 98% of the Hawaiian island of Lanai, is known for his lavish real estate portfolio and investments, including an early stake in Tesla. He served on Tesla’s board until 2022.
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