ALEC Baldwin became the focus of attention at the Oscars 2025 Awards ceremony when he was suddenly kicked out of the event and was named from all nominations a few minutes after Elon Musk asked the Organizing Committee to take action. The incident took place on the evening of March 2, 2025, right at the center of the biggest film event of the year, causing both the audience and the online community to explode. Baldwin, who was nominated for his role in a highly appreciated film, was a controversial figure over the past few years after the accident on the Rust studio in 2021. The incident made him face many criticisms and legal, even though he was finally declared not criminally responsible.
Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and Xai, suddenly made a statement on social network X just a few hours before the awards ceremony, called Baldwin “a danger to the film industry” and called on the Academy of Sciences and Cinematography to eliminate British from all categories. It is unclear what motivated Musk to make this statement, but his influence seemed to have created immediate effects. Oscars organizers, which often keep neutral attitude against controversy, this time reacted quickly. A short notice came right during the ceremony, confirming that Baldwin was no longer considered a candidate for any award.
The reaction from the public is very diverse. Some supporters of this decision, saying that Baldwin did not deserve to appear at a prestigious event like Oscars after past scandals. However, many other opinions criticized the Organizing Committee for the decline in the pressure from an individual like Musk, asking questions about the fairness and independence of the award. Baldwin, meanwhile, has not made an official comment after the incident, but some sources said he had left the venue in a clear anger. 
This incident not only sparked a debate about the power of influential characters in the entertainment industry, but also made people wonder if Oscars is losing their nature under pressure from public opinion and social media. The event will definitely be mentioned in the next many years as a memorable moment, whether not the way Baldwin or the organizers want.
