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Alec Baldwin Hits Back After Elon Musk Attacks Lupita Nyong’o Casting in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey
Baldwin called Nyong'o the most beautiful woman in the world after Musk and Matt Walsh questioned her role in Christopher Nolan's epic.
- On Instagram, actor Alec Baldwin defended actress Lupita Nyong'o following criticism from Elon Musk regarding her casting as Helen of Troy in director Christopher Nolan's upcoming film The Odyssey. "Dear Elon… but she IS the most beautiful woman in the world…Alec," Baldwin wrote.
- Conservative commentator Matt Walsh tweeted on May 12 that "Not one person on the planet actually thinks that Lupita Nyong'o is 'the most beautiful woman in the world.'" Musk subsequently seconded Walsh's opinion, writing, "True."
- Musk later claimed Nolan has "lost his integrity" by casting the 43-year-old actress, suggesting the director seeks an Academy Award rather than creative excellence. The Tesla CEO questioned why directors are "keen to race swap white characters."
- This controversy follows earlier online speculation regarding casting choices for the ancient Greek epic. Earlier this year, Musk reacted strongly to rumors involving trans actor Elliot Page, calling the idea "one of the dumbest and twisted things I've ever heard."
- Lupita, who won an Oscar in 2014 for her role in 12 Years a Slave, has long discussed Hollywood beauty standards and representation. The actress noted her mother Dorothy encouraged her confidence, saying, " always said I was beautiful, and I finally believed her.
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"The Odyssey comes to the cinema in July – but the cultural struggle is already in full swing. The director desecrates Europe's culture, critics like Elon Musk claim. But this time, things could turn out differently.
·Dortmund, Germany
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Alec Baldwin hits back after Elon Musk attacks Lupita Nyong’o casting in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey
Alec Baldwin has publicly defended Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o after Elon Musk and commentator Matt Walsh criticised her role as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s hotly anticipated adaptation of The Odyssey.
·City of Perth, Australia
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