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‘The View’: Whoopi Goldberg Issues Rare On-Air Apology to Elon Musk
Goldberg apologized after saying she had no facts to back up a remark about Musk during a discussion of backlash to The Odyssey casting choices.
- On Thursday, Whoopi Goldberg issued a retraction and apology to Elon Musk during an episode of The View, addressing her previous remarks about the Tesla and SpaceX CEO.
- The discussion centered on conservative backlash regarding Christopher Nolan's casting choices for The Odyssey, including reports that Lupita Nyong will portray Helen of Troy and Elliot Page will portray Achilles.
- Sunny Hostin cited historical debates about Greek mythology and civilization, while Sara Haines questioned the "shallow" focus on beauty standards regarding the casting of Helen of Troy.
- Addressing her earlier comments, Goldberg walked back a claim labeling Musk an "apartheid apologist," stating she lacked facts to support the assertion and adding, "I take it back."
- She concluded the segment by questioning why casting fictitious characters sparked such intense outrage, noting that none of the participants were present in history to verify their actual appearance.
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