The Hollywood community is stirring after Whoopi Goldberg, one of the most famous figures of the entertainment industry, faced the serious consequences of controversial speech at the Oscar Awards 2025. In the moment of broadcast live, Goldberg publicly criticized Elon Musk, called him “despised” right on the stage when referring to his contributions in the field of technology and entertainment. This statement immediately caused a wave of backlash, not only from the audience but also from the business partners of the famous actress and host.
Just a few days after the event, the news spread that Goldberg lost up to 5 major contracts with leading brands and film producers. Internal sources say these companies do not want to associate with the controversial image that she has created, especially when Musk is still a great influential figure in many fields. The financial consequences are more serious when it is estimated that nearly half of Goldberg’s total assets have “evaporated” due to the relevant stock value and affected investments. This is considered one of the biggest shocks in her career.
On social networks, fans and critics divided into two distinct sides. Some defend Goldberg, saying that she has the right to freedom of speech and are only expressing her personal opinion. Meanwhile, the opposition argues that the publicity of an individual like Musk on a prestigious stage is an unprofessional act, leading to the price to pay is completely worthy. Musk, who is famous for his sharp feedback, briefly answered on X: “I don’t need recognition from those who do not understand the value of innovation.” This statement raises the debate about the relationship between entertainment and technology billionaires.
Currently, Goldberg has not made an official comment after the incident. However, analysts predict that her career may take a long time to recover, if not to face the risk of downhill. The Oscar Awards 2025, which is expected to be the place to honor the art, has now become the focus of one of the biggest scandals of the year, with the name Whoopi Goldberg in the center of the storm of public opinion.
