ALEC Baldwin became the center of attention at the 2025 Oscars when he was suddenly ejected from the event and was removed from all nominations just minutes after Elon Musk asked the organizing committee to take action. The incident occurred on the evening of March 2, 2025, right in the middle of the biggest film event of the year, causing the audience and the online community to explode. Baldwin, who was nominated for his role in a much-loved film, has been a controversial figure in recent years following the accident at the Rust studio in 2021. The incident led to him facing a lot of criticism and lawsuits, although he was ultimately found not to be criminally responsible.
Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and Xai, suddenly made a statement on the social network X just hours before the awards ceremony, calling Baldwin “a danger to the film industry” and calling on the Academy of Motion Picture Sciences to eliminate the British from all categories. It is not clear what prompted Musk to make the statement, but his influence seemed to have had an immediate effect. The organizers of the Oscars, who usually maintain a neutral attitude towards controversy, were quick to react this time. A brief announcement came right during the ceremony, confirming that Baldwin was no longer considered a candidate for any awards.
The public’s reaction was mixed. Some supported the decision, saying Baldwin didn’t deserve to appear at a prestigious event like the Oscars after past scandals. However, many others criticized the organizing committee for giving in to pressure from an individual like Musk, raising questions about the fairness and independence of the awards. Baldwin, meanwhile, has not made an official comment following the incident, but some sources said he left the venue clearly angry.
The incident has not only sparked a debate about the power of influential figures in the entertainment industry, but has also made people wonder if the Oscars are losing their true nature under the pressure of public opinion and social media. The event will certainly be talked about for years to come as a memorable moment, regardless of whether Baldwin or the organizers don’t want it to be.
