Alec Baldwin Loses $86 Million Sponsorship Deal After Epic Meltdown About Elon Musk

In what may go down as one of the most expensive temper tantrums of all time, Alec Baldwin has managed to talk himself out of a staggering $86 million sponsorship deal. The Hollywood actor, known for his colorful outbursts and questionable social media posts, recently set his sights on none other than tech billionaire Elon Musk — and, well, the consequences were swift and merciless.

During a public rant, Baldwin reportedly referred to Musk as a “damn idiot” and declared, with the dramatic flair of someone auditioning for an off-Broadway play, “I can’t live here for 4 years.” The statement, presumably referring to Musk’s influence on certain sectors, sounded less like political commentary and more like an exaggerated Yelp review of a bad Airbnb stay.

The unnamed sponsor, who clearly didn’t find Baldwin’s commentary as charming as Baldwin apparently thought it was, immediately cut ties. Losing out on $86 million over some ill-advised insults? That takes a special kind of talent — and Baldwin clearly has it in spades.

To make matters worse, Musk, who is no stranger to being the target of celebrity criticism, hasn’t even bothered to respond. Perhaps he’s too busy launching rockets, managing multiple companies, and not losing $86 million in one fell swoop.

For Baldwin, the lesson here seems painfully obvious: when you’re cashing million-dollar checks, maybe hold off on calling the guy with the flamethrowers an idiot. But then again, this is Alec Baldwin we’re talking about — restraint has never exactly been his strong suit.