Mark Ruffalo gained worldwide recognition as Bruce Banner / Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after replacing Edward Norton. Fans always imagined Ruffalo to be more like the awkward and brilliant Bruce Banner, and it’s hard to imagine him becoming pre-Endgame Hulk in real life. However, it seems The Adam Project actor has got an inner Hulk in him.
The Shutter Island actor is vocal about his opinions on Twitter. He’s politically affiliated with the Democrats, supports LGBT+ rights, and is pro-choice. In his latest tweet, the Thor: Ragnarok actor has created two very powerful enemies.
Mark Ruffalo’s Tweet Criticized Two Powerful Entities
Mark Ruffalo’s tweet was based on The Washington Post article citing a report on the Digital Services Act by the European Commission. According to the report, social media giants like Meta and X / Twitter were the reason behind the spread of Russian disinformation against Ukraine during the war.
The Washington Post article suggested that Elon Musk, who acquired Twitter back in April 2022 and changed the Twitter safety standard policies, was the root cause for this issue. Mark Ruffalo was quick to respond to The Washington Post’s tweet of this article, quote retweeting it with the caption “Surprise, Surprise.”
It appears that the Just Like Heaven actor has made enemies with the Tesla billionaire and Vladimir Putin’s regime. Ruffalo’s tweet was received with mixed response from Twitteratis. Some people appreciated the Zodiac actor voicing his opinion, even calling him the Hulk. However, another section of the comments criticized Ruffalo, calling him a “pathetic propagandist” and dismissing the claims made by The Washington Post.
It’s Not The First Time Mark Ruffalo Spoke Up Against Someone Of Power
In 2019, Mark Ruffalo tweeted against the former President of the United States, George W. Bush. Bush is a controversial figure in American politics as he was blamed for the US involvement in the Iraq War. In a controversial footage, Ellen DeGeneres, the now infamous host, was seen seated next to Bush at an NFL game.
DeGeneres drew criticism for her friendship with Bush. Several celebrities reacted to the incident, including Ruffalo, who took a stance against DeGeneres’s friendship and her “kindness” explanation following the controversy. According to the Collateral actor, Bush should be brought to justice for war crimes in Iraq. Ruffalo tweeted:
Mark Ruffalo has three Oscar nominations, and he has won an Emmy award for his performance in I Know This Much Is True. The Avengers: Infinity War actor had a brain tumor removed which resulted in a hearing loss in his left year. Ruffalo’s stint with death might have made him fearless in voicing his opinions.
Source: Twitter
