Trending Now - Jimmy Kimmel Takes a Jab at Elon Musk Over Casting Comments

WHO:

NY Post - Jimmy Kimmel, Elon Musk, Lupita Nyong’o, Christopher Nolan

Coming Soon - Jimmy Kimmel, Elon Musk, Rob Finnerty

WHAT:

NY Post - Jimmy Kimmel mocked Elon Musk’s criticism of Lupita Nyong’o’s casting in "The Odyssey."

Coming Soon - Jimmy Kimmel criticized Musk for his comments on the casting, suggesting Musk should "stay in his lane."

WHERE:

NY Post - The comments were made during "Jimmy Kimmel Live."

WHY:

NY Post - Kimmel suggested that "trolls" like Musk create distractions by complaining about random issues.

HOW:

Coming Soon - Kimmel used a brutal comparison to one of Musk's products in his critique of Musk's casting remarks.

(UPDATED May 21, 2026 16:14 UTC)

Jimmy Kimmel took a jab at Elon Musk during "Jimmy Kimmel Live," mocking Musk's criticism of Lupita Nyong’o’s casting in "The Odyssey." Kimmel suggested that Musk should "stay in his lane" and pointed out that "trolls" like him often create distractions by complaining about random issues, even using a brutal comparison to one of Musk's products in his critique. This exchange highlights the ongoing tension between the comedian and the tech mogul, as Kimmel continues to address controversial topics in his signature style.