Mark Zuckerberg commissioned a giant statue of his wife, and the internet is divided
Will Mark Zuckerberg's latest project be your new Roman Empire?
On August 13, the Meta CEO shared a buzzy Instagram post: a Roman-inspired statue of his wife. The 40-year-old's post features Zuckerberg’s wife, Priscilla Chan, standing beside a larger-than-life statue commissioned by the tech icon in her honor. The statue has a flowing metallic surface wrapped around the green image of Chan.
"Bringing back the Roman tradition of making sculptures of your wife," the caption for the post reads.
Zuckerberg also credited the artist behind the statue, Daniel Arsham and thanked him for the creation. Arsham is a contemporary New York City-based artist whose previous collaborations include brands like Pokémon and Tiffany & Co.
The CEO's post caused a quite a stir on the platform.
"This is the most billionaire thing to do ever," a user replied.
"The right woman turns a boy into a real man!" another added.
"Wife guy level: Advanced."
One other quipped, "I was literally about to get the same thing for my wife. Now I have to pivot."
Chan also chimed into the comments section, joking, “The more of me, the better?"
Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager discussed the structure on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna, noting that Arsham is Chan's favorite artist.
"Mark Zuckerberg decided he was going to surprise his wife, Priscilla, with what he would, I think he believes, is the ultimate gift," Kotb explained while trying to make sense of the artwork.
Read on for more about Chan, the woman who inspired the tech entrepreneur's latest project.
Who is Mark Zuckerberg’s wife?
Mark’s wife, Priscilla Chan, is a self-described "science nerd" and former teacher, according to her Instagram page. She is also a pediatrician as well as the co-founder and co-CEO of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
How did Mark Zuckerberg meet his wife?
Chan met Zuckerberg at Harvard University, where they were both students, in 2003. The couple married on May 19, 2012.
How many children do Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have?
Zuckerberg and Chan have three daughters: Maxima, born December 2015, August born August 2017 and Aurelia, born March 2023
Where did Priscilla Chan go to college?
Priscilla Chan attended college at Harvard University and earned a bachelor's degree in biology. She later earned her medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco.
This article was originally published on TODAY.com
