Mark Ruffalo slams know-nothing billionaire

Mark Ruffalo has taken to Threads to issue a brutal takedown of Kevin O’Leary after the billionaire mocked Billie Eilish’s recent Grammy’s speech in which she condemned ICE federal agents in the US.

O’Leary appeared on Fox News slating famous people who decide to ‘get political’. However, the right-wing pundit might consider that their political decisions shape the lives of every citizen they govern, and that democracy demands people have a voice. Including celebrities.

Of course, it can’t possibly be that the super-rich old white guy has vested interests in the current hostile immigration policy in the US:

Eilish’s speech has received widespread appreciation, with many praising the singer for stepping out of her comfort zone and speaking truth to power:

Eilish ‘controversially’ – entirely correctly – said:

No one is illegal on stolen land.

And yeah, it’s just really hard to know what to say and what to do right now. And I just, I feel really hopeful in this room, and I feel like we just need to keep fighting and speaking up and protesting and our voices really do matter and the people matter.

And fuck ICE.

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‘Dwarfs anything you dream of doing’

Unfortunately for O’Leary, Ruffalo is another famous person who insists on ‘sticking their oar in’. The award-winning US actor regularly uses his platform to have a say about the hellscape brewing in the US. The activist actor has long been outspoken against the genocide on Gaza and the systematic oppression of Palestinian people. Much to O’Leary’s dissatisfaction, we’re sure.

Mark Ruffalo defended Eilish and slammed O’Leary for his ‘fantasy double standard’, stating:

Kevin O’Leary why don’t you STFU. It’s hilarious. You will go on any show and talk shit about any number of things and smugly expect us to listen to you, but you will dig into a real artist that dwarfs anything you dream of doing for actually saying something that resonates with 100’s of millions of people the world over.

Adding:

It’s astounding the fantasy double standard Kevin O’Leary lives in. You played yourself well in Marty Supreme.

We also wrote in January how stars at the Golden Globes wore anti-ICE badges, but there are other ways for the celebrities to show they stand by their fellow citizens, however ‘ordinary’:

It’s good to see actors at the Golden Globes wearing badges and speaking up on the red carpet. However, they might consider following Louis-Dreyfus’ example, putting their money where their mouth is, and getting out on the streets to protest.

Good work guys, now go further

Our own Antifabot reported on Eilish’s speech at the Grammy Awards, writing:

This high-profile protest has helped to shine a global spotlight on the actions of ICE, but the question remains: will this ‘ICE out’ movement in the music industry be enough to force change to federal policy?

Given the billionaire’s clear disdain for outspoken celebrities – and the overwhelmingly positive reaction to Eilish’s speech – it’s clear the status quo is threatened. We hope this pushes more people to use their pedestal for social good instead of reinforcing capitalist wealth. It would be truly radical if those celebrities stepped off their pedestals and joined their fellow citizens on the ground, where the real shit happens.

Featured image via the Canary