Musk Defends Buying Twitter, Talks Bringing His Mom As His Date to Met Gala

Elon Musk Defends Buying Twitter, Talks Bringing His Mom As His Date to the 2022 Met Gala

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One stylish mother! Elon Musk brought a very special lady to this year's Met Gala -- his mom,

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Maye Musk, and the pair seemed to have a great time at the star-studded celebration of fashion.

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This year's Met Gala accompanies the second part of the Costume Institute's exhibition,

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"In America: An Anthology of Fashion," with the controversial theme "Gilded Glamour and White Tie."

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The concept is a homage to the United States' Gilded Age, an era of immense economic growth and major

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industrialization, as well as massive income inequality, political upheaval, and post-Civil War racism.

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The 50-year-old billionaire was all smiles as he posed for photos in an old-school tux and tails, while

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Maye, 74, looked sophisticatedly glamourous in a burgundy velvet dress with a several long strings of pearls and elegant, shimmering heels.

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