Discover the untold story of Elon Musk's early fascination with Amber Heard. Emails, missed opportunities, and a 2016 reconnection.
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been a subject of public fascination for years. One aspect that caught the public's eye was his relationship with actress Amber Heard. While it's common knowledge that the two became romantically involved in late 2016, following Heard's highly publicized divorce from Johnny Depp, what's less known is that Musk's interest in Heard predates their official relationship.
The 2013 Connection
In 2013, Amber Heard starred in Robert Rodriguez's film, "Machete Kills," portraying the character Miss San Antonio. Elon Musk made a cameo appearance in the same movie. Although the two never shared a scene, Musk reportedly developed an attraction towards Heard. According to insiders familiar with the film's production, Musk began sending emails to Rodriguez and other individuals involved, expressing his desire to meet the actress.
The Email Trail
Documents obtained by The Hollywood Reporter in 2016 revealed the content of Musk's emails. In one, he wrote, "If there is a party or event with Amber, I’d be interested in meeting her just out of curiosity. Allegedly, she is a fan of George Orwell and Ayn Rand … most unusual." Musk's emails indicate that he was not just interested in a casual meeting but was genuinely intrigued by Heard's personality and interests.
The Missed Opportunity
Despite Musk's efforts, an initial meeting with Heard never materialized. Rodriguez and his team did organize a dinner event, presumably to facilitate the meeting. However, Heard, who was in a relationship with Johnny Depp at the time, did not attend. Undeterred, Musk sent a follow-up email, stating, "Can you send her a note saying I would like to get together for lunch in LA? Am not angling for a date. I know she’s in a long-term relationship, but … Amber just seems like an interesting person to meet."
The 2016 Reconnection
Although Musk's early attempts to meet Heard were unsuccessful, fate had other plans. The two eventually crossed paths in 2016, following Heard's separation from Depp. From then on, they were frequently seen together, confirming that a relationship had indeed blossomed.
Final Thoughts
Elon Musk's early interest in Amber Heard serves as an intriguing prelude to their eventual relationship. While the two did not meet when they first had the chance, their paths eventually aligned, leading to a relationship that captured public attention.