Hollywood meets Silicon Valley in a high-stakes legal battle that has shocked both the entertainment and tech worlds. Actress and activist Alyssa Milano has filed a lawsuit against billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, accusing him of orchestrating a campaign of “targeted harassment” that she claims led to the downfall of her career and a personal financial crisis.
The lawsuit, filed in a Los Angeles court earlier this week, seeks a staggering $400 million in damages, citing defamation, emotional distress, and loss of income resulting from what Milano’s legal team describes as a “sustained and malicious online crusade” led or encouraged by Musk and his social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).
“Mr. Musk used his influence and platform to mock, discredit, and amplify targeted attacks against Ms. Milano, knowing full well the consequences it would have on her livelihood and public image,” the legal filing states.
Milano, known for her roles in TV hits like Charmed and Who’s the Boss?, has been an outspoken political activist in recent years, often using her social media presence to support progressive causes. Her online clashes with Musk have been widely documented, particularly after she criticized his acquisition of Twitter and publicly distanced herself from the platform.
In one now-viral moment, Milano tweeted that she had traded in her Tesla — a company founded by Musk — for a Volkswagen, prompting backlash and ridicule, some of which she claims was fueled by Musk himself.
“This is not about political disagreement,” said her attorney, Marla Jensen, during a press conference. “This is about the reckless behavior of a powerful individual using his platform to systematically destroy a woman’s reputation and career.”
Representatives for Elon Musk have not yet commented on the lawsuit, but sources close to the tech mogul suggest he plans to challenge the claims vigorously in court.
Reactions online have been deeply divided. Supporters of Milano say she’s bravely standing up to a billionaire bully, while critics accuse her of playing the victim and deflecting blame for her own waning Hollywood relevance.
Regardless of public opinion, the case is likely to draw intense
