In a dramatic turn of events, actress and activist Alyssa Milano has publicly accused billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk of orchestrating a deliberate campaign to disrupt her career and decimate her financial stability. In an emotional statement shared across social media platforms, Milano said Musk’s actions cost her more than half of her assets and led to significant professional setbacks. She is now seeking a shocking $400 million in damages to correct the alleged damage to her livelihood.
Milano’s allegations are based on several public controversies with Musk, especially over his criticism of Orientation X, the social media platform he acquired in 2022. He says Musk outsourced his response to his criticism to trade his Tesla vehicle for a Volkswagen electric car. According to Milano, Musk’s comments, including one now-publicized post in which he wrote, “Alyssa Milano loves Hitler,” have severely damaged his reputation. He says this has led to lost opportunities, industry blacklisting and a reduced social media presence, which he says has hurt his ability to secure recommendations and features.
The actress continues to assert that Musk’s influence goes beyond social media and accuses him of using his massive network to marginalize her in Hollywood. Milano referenced her recent struggles to secure major projects and said her outspoken liberal views and public feud with Musk have made her a target. “I lost everything,” she said in a tearful video: “My finances, my career, my voice — Elon Musk took it all because I dared to speak out.” Her $400 million request reflects the cumulative financial and emotional toll of these events.
Musk, known for his quick responses to X, has not spoken out to address Milano’s claims. In several articles, he has dismissed her accusations as “absurd” and “opportunistic,” suggesting that her career decline should be making her conflicted. “Alyssa Milano’s career disappeared long before I arrived,” Musk wrote. “Blame for your decisions is a new low.” He also referenced her takeover of Volkswagen and pointed to the irony, such as the company’s historic ties to Nazi Germany, a bump that has further fueled his fight. Musk’s legal team has since issued a statement denying misconduct and vowing to fight potential lawsuits.
Industry observers are divided over the controversy. Some argue that Milano’s claims highlight the true consequences of online controversies with powerful figures like Musk, whose influence spans technology, media and politics. However, others consider their allegations exaggerated and have found that their careers have already changed due to the changing dynamics of the industry and its focus on activism over acting.
As the dispute unfolds, Milan’s followers have rallied behind her and reinforced their call for accountability with hashtags like #StandWithalyssa. Meanwhile, Musk’s defense lawyers argue that their claims are an attempt to use their businesses and public profile. With both sides digging in, this collision dominates with a strong commitment to dominating headlines and asking questions about the generation of influence and the costs of ruling the digital age.
