Mark Ruffalo has joined the latest Hollywood dispute, responding to Kevin O’Leary after the shark tank The star criticized Billie Eilish for speaking out against ICE at the 2026 Grammys.
The Oscar-nominated actor came to Threads to defend the Grammy winner, who used her acceptance speech to condemn the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
“Kevin O’Leary, why don’t you do it? It’s so funny,” he said. Avengers wrote the actor. “You’ll go on any show and talk shit about any number of things and smugly expect us to listen, but you’ll delve into a real artist who eclipses anything you dream of doing by saying something that resonates with hundreds of millions of people around the world. It’s amazing what a fantasy double standard Kevin O’Leary lives by.”
Ruffalo also criticized O’Leary’s recent acting role, adding, “You played well in Marty Supreme,” referring to his portrayal of ruthless businessman Milton Rockwell in the Josh Safdie-directed film.
The confrontation began after O’Leary warned celebrities not to mix politics and entertainment during an appearance on Fox News.
“Half the people in politics you piss off won’t buy your music anymore,” O’Leary said in American Fox News reports on Tuesday. “Don’t be stupid, but hey, they don’t listen.”
He added: “It’s the first lesson 101 for celebrities: as you rise, whether you’re a movie star or a music star, [or] whatever, shut your mouth and just have fun.”
At the 2026 Grammys, Eilish won Song of the Year for wild flower and used his speech to speak out against immigration enforcement, wearing a pin that read “ICE OUT.”
“No one is illegal on stolen land,” he said, and then urged fans to “keep fighting, speaking out and protesting,” before chanting “F**k ICE,” which aired on CBS.
Many artists, including Bad Bunny and Shaboozey, echoed similar sentiments.
