Alec Baldwin hits back at Elon Musk for criticizing Lupita Nyong’o’s looks amid ‘The Odyssey’ casting
Alec Baldwin defended Lupita Nyong'o against criticism from Elon Musk regarding her casting as Helen of Troy in 'The Odyssey.' Baldwin stated on Instagram that Nyong'o is the most beautiful woman in the world, countering claims made by conservative commentator Matt Walsh. Musk had supported Walsh's comments, suggesting that director Christopher Nolan's casting choices were motivated by a desire for awards rather than integrity.
- ▪Alec Baldwin defended Lupita Nyong'o's casting as Helen of Troy in 'The Odyssey.'
- ▪Elon Musk criticized Nyong'o's looks and supported comments made by Matt Walsh.
- ▪Baldwin stated on Instagram that Nyong'o is the most beautiful woman in the world.
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Celebrity News Alec Baldwin hits back at Elon Musk for criticizing Lupita Nyong’o’s looks amid ‘The Odyssey’ casting By Nicki Gostin Published May 17, 2026, 2:11 p.m. ET Alec Baldwin hit back at Elon Musk for criticizing Lupita Nyong’o’s looks after she was cast to play Helen of Troy in “The Odyssey.” “Dear Elon… but she IS the most beautiful woman in the world…Alec,” the “30 Rock” alum, 68, wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of the actress. Baldwin’s remarks came days after conservative commentator Matt Walsh took to X to slam the decision to cast Nyong’o as the demigoddess, whose beauty sparked the Trojan War. 8 Alec Baldwin (pictured here in 2025) took to social media to defend Lupita Nyong’o’s looks against Elon Musk’s criticism.
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