At 22, Talulah Riley met newly divorced Elon Musk in London. Before a trip to LA, she emailed him to meet. He offered to fly her out, but she declined. Once there, their romance escalated. Musk proposed simply: “I don’t want you to go home. I want to marry you.” They shook hands, and Riley agreed. #Three Rings and a Rocket Obsession, Musk first noticed Riley through a club promoter. Initially skeptical, he was impressed by her interest in rockets and electric cars. Later, at the Peninsula Hotel, he proposed again—this time in bed, sealing it with a handshake. He later gave her three rings. #Divorce, Remarriage, and Settlements They divorced in 2012, with Riley receiving $4.2 million. They remarried in 2013 but split for good in 2016, with Riley receiving $16 million. Despite it all, she reflects fondly on their bond and the unconventional proposal that started it
