The 2025 Oscar award ceremony became the center of global attention when Richard Gere, a Hollywood veteran star, suddenly publicly criticized Elon Musk on stage. At a dramatic moment, Gere called Musk a “bastard”, referring to the controversial and influential speeches of this technological billionaire in society. This statement not only made the auditorium calm, but also made the public all over the world unable to look away from the screen. But what really made the amazed people was the instantaneous reaction of Musk, who was also present at the event.
Immediately after Gere’s attack, the camera captured Musk, sitting in the public seats, got up and replied with a short but acute phrase: “At least I create something, what about you?” This response immediately caused a laugh and whispers into the auditorium, transforming the situation tense into an unforgettable response. Not stopping there, Musk went to X to continue counterattack, he wrote that “Hollywood lives in the past” and Gere “should find something useful to do”. The post quickly attracted millions of interactions, exploding on social networks.
This accident seems to come from previous conflicts between the two. Gere, a person who actively supports issues relating to human rights, has criticized Musk for the management of Twitter and Tesla’s controversial policies. In the meantime, Musk with a style that is not afraid to clash, often derive the world of entertainment that thinks is “far from reality”. The clash at the Oscars is only the peak of the tension for a long time.
Gere fans said they had courageously expressed the thoughts of many people in the sector, while Musk’s supporters considered him a non -professional action, worsening the image of a prestigious event. In any case, the accident transformed the 2025 Oscars into one of the most memorable nights in history, not only for art but also for the drama. While Gere remained silent after the event, Musk continued to mix public opinion, leaving a great question: Hollywood and Silicon Valley have ever been in harmony?
