Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and owner of X (formerly Twitter), publicly criticized actress Anne Hathaway following the circulation of a video clip from a 2018 speech she gave on gender equality. In his post, Musk referred to Hathaway as having a "little bird brain," a remark that has sparked discussion online regarding his tendency to engage in public confrontations with public figures.

The speech in question, delivered by Hathaway in 2018, focused on the importance of paid parental leave and gender equality in the workplace. While the speech was widely covered at the time of its original delivery, it recently gained renewed traction on social media platforms. Musk’s reaction appears to be a direct response to the sentiments expressed in that video, though he did not elaborate on specific points of disagreement beyond the personal insult.

There is a notable lack of context regarding why Musk chose to address this specific speech years after its initial delivery. While the Hindustan Times reports the incident as a direct "attack," the outlet does not provide a response from Hathaway or her representatives, nor does it detail the specific content of the speech that triggered Musk's reaction. The interaction highlights the ongoing trend of high-profile figures using social media to revisit and critique past public statements made by celebrities. As of now, Hathaway has not issued a public response to Musk’s characterization of her intellect.