Shonda Rhimes is the latest famous person to leave Twitter after Elon Musk bought it in a controversial move. Musk is the richest person in the world. He calls himself a "free speech absolutist," and his outspoken and controversial tweets have gotten him into trouble in the past. Here is the list of celebrities who are starting to leave Twitter.
James K.Nov 04, 202223 Shares900 ViewsNumber of celebrities announce departure in the days after Elon Musk acquires Twitter
“„Not hanging around for whatever Elon has planned. Bye.- Shonda Rhimes
“„I’m out of here. No judgement. Let’s keep the faith. Let’s protect our democracy. Let’s try to be kinder. Let’s try to save the planet. Let’s try to be more generous. Let’s look to find peace in the world.- Ken Olin
“„Welp. It’s been fun Twitter. I’m out. See you on other platforms, peeps. Sorry, this one’s just not for me.- Sara Bareilles
“„One good thing about Elon buying Twitter is that I will *FINALLY* leave and stop being a complete menace to society on here.- Jameela Jamil
“„Large exodus happening on this platform. Not sure if I stay or not. Leaning toward staying, but if today is a sign of things to come, not sure what the point is. Freedom of speech is great. Hate speech intended to incite harm, (with no consequences) ain’t what I signed up for.- Josh Gad
“„Some of the 'free speech' I've seen on this platform since it was bought is shocking and upsetting.- Toni Braxton
“„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 POC.
“„since the new ownership and the misinformation and hate it seems to be encouraging has my stomach in a knot. I really do enjoy connecting with all of you on social media, but it can get overwhelming sometimes.- Mick Foley
“„I think I’ll be back on in a few weeks, but in the meantime, I will continue to post on Facebook and Instagram. I hope all of you will be kind to one another. Please vote if you can too - our democracy seems to be hanging on by a thread.- Mick Foley
“„Y’all’s, for real, come find me over on instagram and the tok. Gonna really try to take a breather from here for a minute or a month come deal close time.- Brian Koppelman