Steve Martin, Charlie Sheen Jokingly Beg Elon Musk To Return Their Blue Twitter Checkmarks: ‘I Really Need This’

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With Elon Musk’s purge of Twitter’s blue verification checkmarks in full swing, numerous celebrities have watched their “verified” status vanish; under new guidelines instituted by Musk, the coveted blue checks will now only be available for those who pay for them.

Among those who no longer have blue checkmarks is Steve Martin, and the “Only Murders in the Building” star issued a tweet, ostensibly addressing Musk. READ MORE: Halle Berry, Ben Stiller & More Stars React To Losing Their Blue Checkmarks On Twitter “I no longer have a blue check,” wrote Martin, whose Twitter account boasts a hefty 8.6 million followers. “But I would appreciate it if [you] told me that you still see it,” he added, joking, “I really need this.” Meanwhile, Charlie Sheen also issued a tweet asking for his blue check to be returned. “dear @elonmusk,” wrote Sheen, tagging Musk directly. “i’m sorry our fancy rocket exploded in spectacular fashion.

i’m sure you’ll build an even bigger and more explody one.” He concluded by writing, “now, may i please have my blue check back?

it would mean a lot to me.” Musk responded, telling Sheen, “I feel your pain.” Meanwhile, Musk has granted complimentary blue-check status to certain celebs who have been particularly critical of the new plan, including Steven King, LeBron James and William Shatner. READ MORE: Elon Musk Admits That He’s ‘Personally’ Paying Twitter Fee For LeBron James, Stephen King And William Shatner Despite Voicing Dissidence To New Twitter Policy Jason Alexander — who previously tweeted that he would no longer be tweeting after losing his check mark — took to Twitter on Saturday morning to reveal it had miraculously been restored, leading to speculation that the “Seinfeld” alum may