Kim Kardashian Faces Backlash Over Tesla Photoshoot Featuring Elon Musk’s Robots

Kim Kardashian has come under fire after sharing images from a recent photoshoot involving a Tesla Cybertruck and an Optimus robot. The photos, posted on her Instagram, show behind-the-scenes moments and the finished shots for Perfect Magazine.

The choice of props drew criticism, as many viewers associated the images with Elon Musk amidst his recent controversial actions. Musk’s behavior—such as performing a Nazi salute at Donald Trump’s inauguration and implementing drastic cuts at Tesla—has sparked protests and discontent among some Tesla owners, some of whom have vandalized their own vehicles to avoid targeting.

Comments on Kardashian’s post reflected the backlash, with some fans expressing disappointment and moral concern. One user stated, “Never buying Skims again. I’m kinda sick to my stomach rn,” while others questioned her decision to feature Musk’s technology so prominently. Critics argued that leveraging her platform to celebrate Musk’s ventures seemed tone-deaf, especially given the current global tensions and social issues.

Many pointed out that although the photos were taken in November 2024, they might have been better left unpublished. Comments included suggestions that the images “didn’t age well” and that Kardashian should have shelving the project entirely, considering the ongoing controversy surrounding Musk.

This is not the first time Kardashian’s public associations have attracted criticism. Previously, she faced backlash for posting a birthday message to Ivanka Trump shortly before the US election and sharing images of Melania Trump during a presidential inauguration.