Introduction

In a eyebrow-raising revelation, A-list celebrities Katy Perry, Gayle King, and Lauren Sánchez (who happens to be Jeff Bezos’ fiancée) are set to blast off into space on Blue Origin’s New Shepard NS-31 Mission. This historic flight, scheduled for April 14, marks the first all-female crew to embark on a space journey since Russian astronaut Valentina Tereshkova made her solo flight in 1963.

Olivia Munn's Critique

However, the excitement is overshadowed by a growing wave of skepticism—led by actress Olivia Munn. During a recent segment on TODAY with Jenna & Friends, Munn expressed her disbelief about the upcoming 11-minute joyride, which includes only about four minutes of weightlessness. “Why? I know this probably isn’t the cool thing to say, but there are so many other important issues in the world,” Munn questioned. “What’s the point of this space trip? There’s one astronaut—what are you going to do up there?”

She went on to compare the short flight to a rollercoaster experience, challenging the need for such a lavish venture. “If you wanna go up to space, why do you need to tell us about it?” Munn asked. Her critique didn’t stop there; she highlighted the funds involved, remarking, “It's a lot of money to go to space, and there are people who can’t even afford eggs. What resources are being hijacked for this trip?”

Comments on Makeup and Purpose

In response to the crew's plans of donning full makeup in space, Munn remarked incredulously, “They said this out loud?! Is it historic that you guys are going on a ride? I think it’s a bit gluttonous.” She raised important questions about the true purpose of such space tourism: “Space exploration is meant to advance our knowledge and help mankind. What are they going to do up there that’ll benefit us down here?”

Adding a sprinkle of humor, she suggested, “I’m not saying I hope they get stuck up there, but wouldn’t that be fun? Just for a little bit.” Yet, she quickly reassured viewers, “They will be fine. Jeff Bezos owns everything. They’re not really going up to space in the way we think.”

Conclusion

Munn’s outspoken views resonate with many who question the rationale behind celebrity space trips when pressing global issues remain unaddressed. As the space tourism industry gains momentum, it’s worth contemplating what we truly value—adventure for the wealthy or meaningful advancements for humanity. Stay tuned as this space saga unfolds—will it be the next great leap for woman-kind or a lighthearted PR stunt?