Bette Midler Dumps Her Tesla in Extravagant Style — And The Reason Has Everyone Thinking Hollywood Has Gone Crazy

Awesome - Bette Midler announced that she sold her Tesla, calling it a “symbol of racism, greed, and ignorance.” She shared the update on social media, celebrating her decision to let go

Bette Midler, the legendary Hollywood actress and singer, returned to the spotlight this week not for a new film or musical performance, but for an unexpected — and quite striking — move. The star announced that she had gotten rid of her Tesla electric car, and as expected, she did it in her own way: with plenty of drama, style and a dash of social commentary.

Midler, 79, posted photos and videos of her “official farewell” to the vehicle on social media. In a sequence of images that looked more like scenes from a theatrical show, she appeared dressed in gala attire, surrounded by flowers, confetti and even a small orchestra playing classical music. The Tesla, in turn, was decorated with ribbons and posters with phrases like “Goodbye, Elon!” and “Freedom, at last!”.

But what caught the most attention was the artist’s justification. According to her, the reason for the separation from the car was directly linked to the actions and attitudes of billionaire Elon Musk, owner of Tesla. “I cannot continue to drive a car that symbolizes someone whose values ​​are so far from mine,” Midler wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Technology is important, but integrity is essential.”

Bette Midler Celebrates Dumping Her Tesla In The Most Over-The-Top Way Possible — And The Excuse She Gave Has Everyone Asking If Hollywood Has Finally Lost Its Mind

The reaction on social media was immediate. While fans applauded her courage and sense of humor, critics accused the artist of exaggeration and hypocrisy. “Has Hollywood really lost its mind,” commented one user. “A whole show just to get rid of a car? Seriously?”

Still, Midler seems unfazed by the controversy. She ended her statement with a tongue-in-cheek twist: “Maybe I’ll ride a bike again. Or maybe a horse-drawn carriage. Anything but a car with a robot soul.”

Whether it was a legitimate protest or just a Bette Midler-esque performance, only time will tell. But one thing is for sure: when it comes to getting attention, she still knows exactly how to do it.