The 2025 Oscars’ Awards ceremony became the focus of world attention when Richard Gere, a veteran Hollywood star, suddenly criticized Elon Musk just on stage. In a dramatic moment, Gere called Musk a “bastard”, referring to the controversial and influential speeches of this billionaire of technology in society. This statement not only made the auditorium calm, but also made the audience worldwide could not take his eyes off the screen. But what really made people stunned was Musk’s instant reaction, which was also present at the event.
Immediately after Gere’s attack, the camera captured musk, sitting in the audience seats, got up and replied with a brief but acute prayer: “At least I believe something, what about you?” This answer immediately caused a laugh and whisper in the auditorium, turning the tense situation into an unforgettable response. Without stopping there, Musk went to X to continue against the counterattack, wrote that “Hollywood is living in the past” and Gere “should find something useful to do.” The publication quickly attracted millions of interactions, exploiting on social networks.
This incident seems to originate in the previous conflicts between the two. Gere, a person who actively supports human rights problems, criticized Musk for Twitter management and Tesla’s controversial policies. Meanwhile, Musk, with a style that is not afraid to collide, often mocks the world of entertainment that he thinks is “far from reality.” The clash in the Oscars is only the tension peak for a long time.
Gere fans said that he bravely expressed the thoughts of many people in the industry, while the supporters of the musk considered this as a non -professional action, worsening the image of a prestigious event. In any case, the incident has turned the Oscar 2025 into one of the most memorable nights in history, not only for art but also for the upper drama. While Gere was silent after the event, Musk continued to stir public opinion, leaving a great question: Hollywood and Silicon Valley will have been in harmony?
