Hollywood actress and activist Alyssa Milano has launched a massive $400 million lawsuit against billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk, alleging that his actions led to the collapse of her career and financial troubles.
The shocking lawsuit, which has ignited a media frenzy, accuses Musk of defamation, targeted harassment, and creating a hostile online environment that allegedly ruined her reputation and livelihood.
According to legal documents, Milano claims that Musk’s management of X (formerly Twitter) has significantly damaged her public image, costing her millions in potential earnings.
The lawsuit reportedly centers on Musk’s decision to reinstate previously banned accounts, alter the platform’s content moderation policies, and promote a culture that Milano believes encouraged online harassment against her.
For years, Milano has been an outspoken critic of Musk, frequently taking to social media to call him out over various issues, including free speech policies, his handling of Tesla’s workplace environment, and his controversial political statements.
However, tensions between the two escalated dramatically when Milano publicly announced she was giving up her Tesla vehicle in protest, citing Musk’s ownership of Twitter as her reason.
Musk, never one to back down from a public spat, sarcastically responded to her criticism, triggering a wave of online mockery directed at Milano. Her lawsuit alleges that Musk’s influence over his millions of followers led to targeted attacks that severely damaged her reputation in the entertainment industry.
Once a beloved TV star known for Who’s the Boss? and Charmed, Milano has struggled to maintain the same level of success in recent years. While she remains active in Hollywood and continues to work on independent projects, her mainstream appeal has seemingly faded.
Her lawsuit claims that Musk’s public dismissals of her criticism—combined with what she describes as a “coordinated attack” on her credibility—led to her being blacklisted by major studios.
Furthermore, she alleges that the shift in public perception, fueled by Musk’s influence on social media, caused financial losses, brand deals falling through, and a general decline in professional opportunities.
As expected, Musk wasted no time in firing back at Milano’s lawsuit. In a post on X, he dismissed the lawsuit as “absolutely hilarious” and questioned how he could be held responsible for someone else’s career trajectory.
“Wait, so I single-handedly destroyed Alyssa Milano’s career? I didn’t even know I had that kind of power. Maybe she should take this up with her talent agent instead,” Musk wrote, adding a laughing emoji.
His response only added fuel to the fire, with some of his supporters mocking Milano’s claims, while others debated whether social media backlash can truly derail someone’s career.
Legal experts are divided on the strength of Milano’s case. While defamation and harassment lawsuits involving social media are becoming more common, proving direct financial harm due to Musk’s actions could be a significant challenge.
If the lawsuit moves forward, it could set a precedent for holding high-profile social media figures accountable for their online interactions. Some speculate that Milano may be leveraging the lawsuit to bring attention to broader issues regarding online harassment and social media responsibility.
Regardless of the outcome, this battle between Hollywood activism and Silicon Valley dominance is far from over. With both sides refusing to back down, the legal drama between Alyssa Milano and Elon Musk is set to be one of the most talked-about lawsuits of the year.
