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Elon Musk criticizes Christopher Nolan for casting Lupita Nyong'o as Helen of Troy

Le Monde (English) · May 16, 2026, 4:30 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The billionaire accused the filmmaker of 'defiling Homer' by choosing a Black actress, claiming Nolan only did so to comply with diversity requirements and win an Oscar. The controversy echoes the Trump administration's opposition to affirmative action policies.

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