A shocking news has just shook Hollywood when the two icons Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey simultaneously declared the plan to leave the United States after being eliminated from the Oscar -2025 nomination list. The notice was released in a live broadcast on Instagram on the evening of March 13, 2025, causing millions of fans to be stunned and the online community exploded. With a disappointing tone, Goldberg and Winfrey do not hesitate to criticize the entertainment industry, especially targeting what they call the disrespect from the Academy and the billionaire Elon Musk, whom they are bluntly called the “bastard” in controversial statements.
Goldberg, who won the Oscar Best Supporting Actress in 1991, opened by saying that she felt “wiped out” from Hollywood after decades of dedication. “I did everything, but they still did not see my value,” she was annoyed, referring to not being nominated for the recent role in a highly appreciated movie. Winfrey, one of the most powerful manufacturers in the world, added that being overlooked with his enthusiastic document project was “a drop of water.” The two then transferred the nose to Musk, whom they thought they were manipulating the public culture through his influence on X and controversial statements. “We are not respected here, and Elon Musk is the bastard behind all,” Winfrey said, making the audience online stunned.
The reaction from fans divided into two distinct streams. On X, Hashtag #Whoopiandoprah quickly climbed to the top of the trend, with some supporters of their decisions, saying that Hollywood has long lost fairness. “They are right, Oscars is now just a clown,” a user wrote. However, many opinions criticized them too sensitive, arguing that leaving the country for not being nominated is an outrageous reaction. “They are billionaires, why do this drama?” A commentary comment. Musk, meanwhile, has not responded directly, but a brief status line of him on X – “See you in Mars” – is considered a sarcasm that makes the drama even more stressful.
The decision to leave the United States of Goldberg and Winfrey is not only a personal matter but also raises a big question about the future of Hollywood. The two of them revealed that they were considering moving to Europe or Canada, where they hope to find “true respect” for their work. Although it is unclear how this plan will take place, their statement has heated online forums and put pressure on the Academy before the new season. Is this a serious warning or just a trick? The answer can shape the way the public recognizes both of these symbols and the industry they have dominated. One thing for sure: Hollywood has never witnessed such a dramatic “escape”!
