The Hollywood community is in a tizzy after Whoopi Goldberg, one of the most famous figures in the entertainment industry, faced serious consequences for her controversial speech at the 2025 Oscar Awards. While broadcasting live, Goldberg publicly criticized Elon Musk, calling him “disdainful” on stage when referring to his contributions to technology and entertainment. This statement immediately caused a wave of backlash, not only from the public, but also from the famous actress and host’s business partners.
Just a few days after the event, news spread that Goldberg had lost up to 5 major contracts with major brands and film producers. Inside sources say that these companies do not want to associate themselves with the controversial image he has created, especially when Musk is still a major influential figure in many fields. The financial consequences are more serious when it is estimated that almost half of Goldberg’s total assets have “evaporated” due to the value of the relevant stocks and investments affected. This is considered one of the biggest shocks of his career.
On social networks, fans and critics have divided into two distinct sides. Some defend Goldberg, saying that he has the right to freedom of speech and is only expressing his personal opinion. Meanwhile, the opposition argues that advertising an individual like Musk on a prestigious stage is an unprofessional act, which leads to the price to pay is completely worthy. Musk, who is known for his strong feedback, responded succinctly on X: “I do not need recognition from those who do not understand the value of innovation.” This statement raises the debate about the relationship between entertainment and tech billionaires.
Goldberg has not yet made an official comment following the incident. However, analysts predict that her career could take a long time to recover, if not to face the risk of a decline. The 2025 Oscar Awards, which should be the place to honor art, has now become the center of one of the biggest scandals of the year, with Whoopi Goldberg’s name at the center of the public opinion storm.
