Los Angeles, March 10, 2025 – What was to be an evening of celebration of world cinema has turned into one of the most shocking moments in the history of the Oscars. During the award ceremony, Oprah Winfrey surprised everyone by qualifying Elon Musk “scoundrel” on stage. But what really left the public speechless was the immediate reaction of the billionaire.

The moment that arrested Hollywood
Everything happened while Oprah went on stage to give one of the prizes of the evening. In the midst of her speech, the emblematic presenter and businesswoman decided to attack Musk, calling him “scoundrel” in front of an audience full of stars. The comment was greeted by a mixture of nervous laughter and murmurs, but no one expected what was going to follow.

Elon Musk, who was seated in the front row, reacted unexpectedly. Instead of ignoring the provocation, he got up calmly, took the microphone and responded with a comment that silenced the whole theater. The public’s reaction was instantaneous: some have applauded, others were shocked, while social networks exploded debates on what had happened.
Explosion on social networks
The episode quickly became the most discussed subject of the evening, dominating trends on Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok. Internet users around the world were divided between supporting Oprah and defending Musk, the videos of the moment becoming viral in a few minutes.
Possible repercussions and consequences
So far, neither Oprah Winfrey nor Elon Musk have made an official statement on the incident. However, experts already speculate that the episode could have an impact on their reputation and their future collaborations in the world of entertainment and technology.
Whatever the result, one thing is certain: the 2025 Oscars will remain memories as one of the most controversial editions in history.