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Ayo Edebiri Criticizes Elon Musk for Amplifying Fake Casting Rumor

The actress revealed she received death threats and racial slurs after Musk shared a false post about her involvement in a 'Pirates of the Caribbean' reboot.

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Ayo Edebiri in a scene from her new film “Opus.” The actress says she received death threats after Elon Musk shared a false post about her career.
White House Senior Advisor to the President and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk departs the U.S. Capitol Building on March 5, 2025 in Washington, DC. Musk was meeting with Republican senators at a closed door lunch.
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Overview

  • Ayo Edebiri stated that she received severe online abuse, including death threats and racial slurs, after Elon Musk shared a fabricated rumor on X in February 2024.
  • The false post, shared by a right-wing account and amplified by Musk, claimed Edebiri was being considered as a replacement for Johnny Depp in a 'Pirates of the Caribbean' reboot.
  • Musk's post, which read 'Disney sucks,' reportedly intensified the backlash against Edebiri, despite the rumor being unsubstantiated and not reported by credible sources.
  • Edebiri criticized Musk on Instagram, calling him a 'fascist' and 'idiot,' and referenced his controversial gestures at a Trump inauguration event.
  • The actress also shared her frustration with media outlets turning her Instagram stories into news, emphasizing she was simply reflecting on a past incident.