Where Hollywood celebrities put social reasons ahead of preserving their artistic influence. Musk and Hollywood have had disagreements before.
Some cast members and Hollywood insiders objected to Musk’s visit on Saturday Night Live in 2021 because they didn’t agree with his views on free speech and cryptocurrencies.
Many saw Musk’s readiness to back divisive voices—including those who were social media censored—as standing in sharp contrast to Hollywood’s progressive goals.
Following Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, the gap further deepened as some celebrities expressed their disapproval by quitting the site.
Musk’s decision to turn X into a “free speech haven” brought to light a conflict between his idea of free speech and Hollywood’s desire for more controlled internet conversation.
In contrast, De Niro has emerged as a Hollywood icon of defiance against Trump’s power. His outspoken criticism of Trump is a reflection of his strong convictions on the perils of dictatorship.
Musk, however, believes that this is an exaggeration that portrays political disagreements as grave dangers.
He contends that Hollywood’s outspoken antagonism to certain points of view stifles dissenting perspectives and stifles sincere discussion.
