Olivia Wilde throws subtle shade at Blue Origin’s star-studded space mission, raising questions about the true value of luxury space travel in today’s world.
Olivia Wilde reacts to Blue Origin memes
After Blue Origin’s latest 10-minute space flight featuring an all-female celebrity crew, Olivia Wilde didn’t hold back.
She reposted a series of satirical memes from @betches on her Instagram Story, including a photo of Katy Perry kissing the ground upon returning to Texas.
The meme read:
“Getting off a commercial flight in 2025 #BlueOrigin”
Wilde added her own commentary:
“Billion dollars bought some good memes I guess.”
Her reaction highlights a growing skepticism toward space tourism among public figures.
Inside the luxury Blue Origin flight crew
This highly publicized mission included a glamorous roster of passengers:
- Katy Perry, pop singer
- Lauren Sánchez, fiancée of Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos
- Gayle King, broadcast journalist
- Aisha Bowe, NASA rocket scientist
- Amanda Nguyen, civil rights activist
- Kerianne Flynn, film producer
The women wore custom blue flight suits designed by Sánchez and were fully glammed up for the journey—adding a layer of spectacle to the brief trip beyond Earth.
Olivia Wilde isn’t alone in her criticism
Olivia Wilde is not the only celebrity speaking out. Actress Olivia Munn also expressed her disapproval during an interview on Today with Jenna and Friends.
“There are so many more important things happening in the world right now… What exactly are you doing up there?”
When host Jenna Bush Hager explained the group would be floating and admiring Earth, Munn replied:
“That’s so much money just to go to space while people can’t even afford eggs.”
Questions arise about the purpose and impact of space tourism
Munn continued by questioning the historical significance of the mission:
“Is this really helping humanity in any way? It just feels gluttonous.”
She also raised environmental concerns:
“Is all that rocket fuel good for the planet? There are so many resources being burned for what?”
Olivia Wilde and the deeper issue of societal priorities
Through her sarcastic commentary, Olivia Wilde sparks an important conversation about luxury space travel.
As billionaires and celebrities take joyrides to the edge of space, Wilde and others are asking: Shouldn’t we be investing in solutions here on Earth before aiming for the stars?