The 2025 Oscars ceremony at the Dolby Theatre has become the focus of one of the most shocking moments in history when Whoopi Goldberg, the family-friendly host, suddenly called Elon Musk “miserable” on the live stream. The incident occurred as Goldberg was introducing a category, when she suddenly turned around, staring directly at the stands where Musk was sitting and spouting uncompromising criticism. The crowd was silent for a few seconds before exploding into murmuring, but what really sent the entire auditorium into a tizzy was the tech mogul’s instant reaction.
Unflinchingly, Musk immediately stood up from his chair, holding a spare microphone that the organizers provide to guests, and replied, “Whoopi, she’s become a joke of this world.” With a typical smirking grin, he continued, “I don’t need your awards to know my worth.” Musk’s sharp words made the atmosphere in the auditorium as tight as ropes, as the audience and Hollywood stars didn’t know whether to applaud or mute. The camera quickly caught Goldberg, who looked stunned but still kept a stern face, refusing to apologize.
This drama seems to stem from the long-term conflict between the two. Previously, Musk accused Goldberg and other powerful figures of manipulating the Oscars, while she constantly criticized him for “his opinion” on issues from politics to the environment. The outburst at the awards ceremony was the peak of the dispute that had been raging for months. The Oscar organizing committee, which did not anticipate the situation, had to reduce publicity to stabilize the situation, but that moment had spread across the social network in just a few minutes.
The online community immediately split sides. One writer on X: “Whoopi just knocked Musk-Too Top!” While Musk’s fan replied: “Elon shut her down with just one sentence, who was the loser?” Others are concerned that the incident will damage the reputation of the Oscars, which are trying to regain trust after much controversy. The academy has not made an official comment, but public pressure is forcing them to consider the consequences.
With Goldberg still standing firm and Musk having no intention of backing down, this drama promises to last outside of the awards ceremony. Is this an emotional outburst or the start of a larger public battle? When the smoke clears, both Hollywood and the tech world are waiting to see who will stand after all.
