Some Hollywood actors are leaving the industry in response to Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter.
Shonda Rhimes, the creator of “Grey’s Anatomy,” and other members of the entertainment sector claim they will leave the platform now that it is owned by Elon Musk, a self-described “free speech absolutist” who is a self-declared “free speech absolutist” who has previously courted controversy with his outspoken and controversial tweets, who has vowed to make significant changes, possibly including lifting the ban on former President Donald Trump.
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SHONDA RHIMES
“Not hanging around for whatever Elon has planned. Bye,” Two days after Musk finalised his $44 billion deal to buy the platform, Rhimes tweeted to her nearly 2 million followers on Twitter on Saturday afternoon.
SARA BAREILLES
The producer and showrunner join a number of famous people who have made the decision to stop using Twitter, such as Grammy-winning musician Sara Bareilles.
“It’s been fun Twitter. I’m out. See you on other platforms, peeps. Sorry, this one’s just not for me,” On Sunday, Bareilles posted with her more than 2.8 million followers.
TONI BRAXTON
With more than 1.8 million followers, singer Toni Braxton stated that she was uncomfortable with “hate speech under the veil of free speech.”
“I’m shocked and appalled at some of the ‘free speech’ I’ve seen on this platform since its acquisition. Hate speech under the veil of ‘free speech’ is unacceptable; therefore I am choosing to stay off Twitter as it is no longer a safe space for myself, my sons and other people of colour,” She posted on Twitter.
KEN OLIN
The Emmy-winning show This Is Us producer Ken Olin had previously declared that he would leave Twitter should Elon Musk’s takeover, which has been rumoured since April, become official.
Olin reportedly “was out” on Friday urging his supporters to “protect our democracy.”
“Let’s keep the faith. Let’s try to be kinder. Let’s look to find peace in the world,” he posted.
JOSH GAD
The comedian Josh Gad admitted that he was still unsure of whether to continue using Twitter.
JAMEELA JAMIL
“One good thing about Elon buying twitter is that I will FINALLY leave and stop being a complete menace to society on here. So it’s win-win for you all really,” she posted.
ROB REINER
The director has made the decision to remain put in the name of democracy. He emphasised that “now is not the time to leave Twitter” because democracy is in danger as the crucial midterm elections approach.
