He is a notorious ladies' man and has spent the summer battling a series of sex scandals.
So when Silvio Berlusconi turned on the charm in the presence of Michelle Obama, it's no surprise the US president was instantly on his guard.
Attending a dinner for the wives of world leaders alone, the Italian prime minister looked thrilled as America's First Lady entered the room.
He threw his hands up in a delighted gesture, pulled a rather alarming expression and for several seconds, appeared to be contemplating taking Mrs Obama in a passionate embrace.
But a handshake - and a filthy look from Obama - were all he got.
Perhaps it's hardly surprising as the Italian premier - whose wife is divorcing him - is still dealing with the fallout from a series of sordid allegations.
A string of high class call girls have claimed they were paid money to attend parties at his villas while two say they slept with him.
Then there were the allegations of an improper relationship with 18-year-old lingerie model Noemi Letiza who calls him 'Papi' or daddy.
As if this wasn't enough, his own aides have accused him of being a sex addict.
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