Hollywood meets controversy once again—this time with a high-profile showdown involving two outspoken figures, Robert De Niro and Joy Behar, taking direct aim at tech billionaire Elon Musk.
In a fiery joint appearance that aired earlier this week, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro and talk show host Joy Behar dropped a bombshell, accusing Musk of manipulating public opinion, spreading disinformation, and “undermining the democratic fabric of society.” The two celebrities claimed to have “seen enough” and vowed to speak out—no matter the consequences.
“That man is dangerous,” De Niro declared during the segment. “He hides behind innovation, but what he’s really doing is destabilizing truth itself.”
Behar, co-host of The View and known for her sharp political takes, added:
“Elon Musk thinks he’s untouchable. But when powerful people use their platforms irresponsibly, it’s our duty to call them out. We’re not afraid.”
Although neither De Niro nor Behar revealed specific evidence during the interview, they alluded to what they described as “an upcoming exposé” involving Musk’s alleged misuse of social media influence and political connections. They also hinted that more public figures would be joining their effort in the coming weeks.
Unsurprisingly, the allegations have sparked fierce debate online. Supporters of Musk dismissed the comments as “Hollywood noise,” while others applauded De Niro and Behar for taking a bold stand.
Musk has not publicly responded to the remarks, though some speculate he may address the issue through his X (formerly Twitter) platform soon.
As the story unfolds, one thing is clear: the clash between Hollywood and Silicon Valley just turned personal—and it’s far from over.
