Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, has done something that may seem extravagant to many, but has a basis in history: he designed a statue of his wife, Priscilla Chan. This work, revealed in August 2024, is not only a display of his love, but also a nod to the Roman tradition of creating sculptures in honor of wives. In an Instagram post, Zuckerberg shared a photo of Priscilla next to her statue, which stands out for its bluish-green color and silver tunic that appears to move with the wind, giving it an ethereal and angelic touch.
The statue was created by visual artist Daniel Arsham, who was also tagged in the post. The work appears to pay homage to the figure of Priscilla, but what many did not know was that Arsham was involved in controversy over accusations of "anti-unionism." Despite these legal issues, the work received praise on social media, where most comments celebrated Zuckerberg's gesture, considering it a couple's goal.
Zuckerberg's post generated a series of reactions, and one of the most prominent comments was from Gayle King, who jokingly asked if this statue was part of a "normal night" at the Zuckerberg-Chan household. Other followers also applauded the gesture, calling it a "couple goal." Some even pointed out that this kind of gesture is quite common among billionaires.
A memorable anniversary
This is not the only display of affection that Zuckerberg has shown towards his wife. In November 2024, for their anniversary, he collaborated with singer T-Pain to create a new version of the song “Get Low,” which was the song playing when he met Priscilla. These kinds of gestures, although extravagant, seem to be a way in which the billionaire expresses his love and success.