Kim Kardashian denies Tesla paid her to pose with robot in polarizing photo shoot

Kim Kardashian reportedly did not receive financial compensation for her futuristic photoshoot with Elon Musk’s $30,000 Tesla robot.

A rep for the “Kardashians” star, 44, told the New York Times recently that the reality star did not get paid to post about the tech creation to her more than 359 million Instagram followers.

Kardashian — who appears to be friendly with Musk, 53, as she’s been photographed with the SpaceX founder at several social events — seems to be a fan of the tech mogul’s products.

Kim Kardashian did not receive payment for a photo shoot she did with a Tesla robot, her rep claims. The reality star, seen here mingling with Tesla founder Elon Musk, appears to be a fan of Tesla products. Getty Images for The Met Museum/

She has also posted on social media photos of herself posing alongside a Tesla Cybertruck she owns.

Earlier this month, however, the “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” alum introduced her followers to the Tesla Optimus Robot, asking it if it could wave to her and make the shape of a heart with its hands.

“Hi! Can you do this? I love you?” Kardashian asked the robot before responding in amazement when it held out its hand to complete her heart.

Earlier this month, Kardashian posed with the Tesla Optimus Robot. kimkardashian/Instagram She also posed in front of a Tesla Cybertruck. kimkardashian/Instagram Kardashian was trolled that the robot was her “low-maintenance boyfriend.” Kim Kardashian/X

The Skims founder then asked, “OK, what should we do?,” adding with a laugh, “Let’s go for a run.”

Following the interactions, people on the internet poked fun at Kardashian, claiming she had found a “new low-maintenance boyfriend.”

The mother of four — who has been single since her split from Odell Beckham Jr. earlier this year — then trolled the critics by interlocking hands with the gold robot in her steamy photoshoot.

Kardashian wore tight leggings and a bomber jacket for the shoot. kimkardashian/Instagram The Tesla Optimus robot is a humanoid-like robot. kimkardashian/Instagram

Although Kardashian’s rep denied to the New York Times that the “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” alum received any payment for these attention-grabbing posts, the news outlet expressed doubt.

The New York Times pointed out how in October 2022 Kardashian was ordered to pay the Securities and Exchange Commission $1.26 million in penalties for “touting on social media a crypto asset security … without disclosing the payment she received for the promotion.”

A rep for the Skkn by Kim founder declined Page Six’s request for comment.