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Celebrity Spaceflight Sparks Mixed Reactions and Social Media Buzz
The recent Blue Origin space venture, featuring a crew of prominent women, ignited a firestorm of online commentary. While the suborbital flight marked a milestone as the first all-female crew since 1963, it also drew criticism from certain celebrities. Olivia Wilde, Olivia Munn, and Emily Ratajkowski were among those who voiced disapproval of the Monday, April 14, mission, which included personalities like Katy Perry, CBS Mornings host Gayle King, Lauren Sánchez (engaged to Blue Origin’s Jeff Bezos), aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe, activist Amanda Nguyen, and producer Kerianne Flynn. The 11-minute journey to space and back garnered significant attention, particularly Perry’s performance of “What a Wonderful World” in orbit and her celebratory kiss of the ground upon return.
Defense and Dissent Following Blue Origin Flight
Following the flight, Gayle King and Lauren Sánchez defended their participation amid growing critique. King stated to People that detractors “don’t really understand what is happening here,” emphasizing the significance of the mission.
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Celebrity Critics Weigh In
Several public figures shared their critical perspectives on the Blue Origin mission:
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Emily Ratajkowski
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The model and actress conveyed her “disgust” on TikTok after the launch, labeling the event “end time s***” and “beyond parody.” Ratajkowski questioned the allocation of resources, stating, “Look at the state of the world and think about how many resources went into putting these women into space. For what?” She implied a disconnect between environmental concerns and space tourism ventures.
Olivia Wilde
The director of Booksmart reacted to the spaceflight with irony on her Instagram Story. She reposted a meme from @betches, which mocked Blue Origin. The selected meme featured Perry post-flight with the caption, “Getting off a commercial flight in 2025.” Wilde added her own remark: “Billion dollars bought some good memes I guess,” suggesting the expenditure was excessive and better suited for addressing terrestrial issues.
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Olivia Munn
Earlier in April, Olivia Munn publicly questioned the value proposition of the Blue Origin trip. During a Today with Jenna and Friends appearance, she stated, “There are so many other things that are so important in the world right now… What are you guys gonna do up in space? What are you doing up there?”
Munn highlighted the high costs associated with space travel, noting economic hardships faced by average Americans. “What’s the point? Is it historic that you guys are going on a ride? I think it’s a bit gluttonous,” she commented. “Space exploration was to further our knowledge and to help mankind. What are they gonna do up there that has made it better for us down here?”
Amy Schumer
Comedian Amy Schumer used the Blue Origin flight as material for humor. In an Instagram post, she jokingly announced her last-minute addition to the crew.
“So I’m going to space and I’m so excited. Lauren Sanchez, Katy Perry and Amanda Nguyen have been my guiding lights through this whole journey… I’ve always wanted to go to space, and also I just have to say, How high were the people who came up with the name for space? Were they like, ‘What should we call it? It’s got so much, like, space.’” Schumer’s comedic take offered a lighter perspective amid the broader debate.