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'I Would Suggest Looking In A Mirror!' — Whoopi Goldberg Slams Elon Musk’s Critique Of Lupita Nyong’o Playing Helen Of Troy

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Source: Getty Lupita Nyong’o’s upcoming role in Christopher Nolan’s new film The Odyssey is unknown, but Elon Musk is still attacking the actress. Whoopi Goldberg let it be known that she wasn’t standing for it on The View‘s episode on Tuesday (Feb. 4). “Ooh, you know, because Homer described this fictional character as fair-skinned, blonde, who was so beautiful that men started a war over her,” Goldberg said, addressing rumors that Nyong’o coul…
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Even before the film Odyssey hits theaters, people are discussing the casting of one of the most famous characters in ancient myths. Speculation that Lupita Nyong'o could play Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's film has sparked a heated argument on social media. Some critics argue that the actress's dark skin does not correspond to the ancient idea of the character's appearance. Elon Musk and Whoopi Goldberg have also joined the debate. The st…

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MadameNoire broke the news in on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
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