Happy birthday Elon Musk: Looking back at his cameo in Robert Downey Jr's 'Iron Man 2'

Written By DNA Web Team | Updated: Jun 28, 2020, 03:14 PM IST

Elon Musk featured in an Iron Man 2 scene opposite Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johannsson and Gwyneth Paltrow

Billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has been in news over his son's name, celebrates his own birthday today. He turned 49. Not many would remember, but the renowned entrepreneur has also worked in movies, more specifically made a cameo in Robert Downey Jr.'s 'Iron Man 2', which went on to add him as an 'Avenger'.

A scene where Elon Musk makes his cameo in 'Iron Man 2' has been going viral. In the scene, Gwyneth Paltrow introduces herself to Musk, addressing him as 'Mr. Musk' and asking how he is. Then, Robert Downey Jr. who plays the much-beloved Avenger Iron Man goes on to introduce himself to Elon in a scene and promises to collaborate with him after Musk says he has an idea for electric jet.

Scarlett Johannsson, who plays Black Widow in the film, is also seen talking to a person in the background. While the 'Iron Man' bid adieu to 'Avengers', audiences are awaiting the release of Johansson's 'Black Widow', which would have already hit theatres if countries did not have to go under lockdown due to COVID-19.

However, here's the 'Iron Man' scene:

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Reportedly, Robert Downey Jr. had turned to Elon Musk to help get into the character of 'Iron Man' back in 2008. More so, Musk's SpaceX factory was used as a location for Whiplash's factory. More so, a Tesla borrowed by Elon featured in 'Iron Man'.