Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was caught rolling her eyes as she spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron in the course of a roundtable discussion at the G7 Summit in Canada. The clip, which quickly went viral on social media, has Macron leaning in to tell Meloni something quietly as she nods attentively—only to then respond with a quiet but revealing eye-roll.
The brief moment has become the subject of widespread online chatter, with viewers speculating about the content of their exchange. However, the exact topic of conversation remains unknown.
This is not the first time Meloni has been caught showing frank faces in top-level meetings. At a 2024 NATO summit, when then-U.S. President Joe Biden and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg showed up late, Meloni expressed visible frustration. According to the New York Post, she rolled her eyes at other leaders and checked an imaginary wristwatch—a moment that also became viral.
Meeting With Modi Also Draws Attention
In addition to her viral exchange with Macron, Meloni also gained headlines when she met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7. Their exchange, which was rich in warmth, became the talk of the internet again. Once they spoke, Meloni uploaded a photo with Modi on X (formerly Twitter), which read: “Italy and India, linked by a great friendship.”
Their chemistry has already created global buzz. During the COP28 meet in Dubai, Meloni shared a selfie with Modi, captioning it cheekily as “Good friends at COP28, #Melodi.” The instance, as well as their brief exchanges during the G20 meet in India, triggered an avalanche of memes on social media, with people editing videos of the couple to Bollywood tunes and witty captions.
Diplomatic Stage Meets Pop Culture
Meloni’s expressive moments—whether with Macron or Modi—highlight how political interactions increasingly intersect with internet culture. As world leaders navigate serious global discussions, the candid, unscripted moments often make the biggest impact online.