‘Anatomy of a Fall’ dog Messi pees on Matt Damon's Walk of Fame star as Jimmy Kimmel makes fun of actor
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jimmy Kimmel reportedly has a love-hate relationship with Matt Damon for years. During the 96th Academy Awards, the comedian continued his tradition of taking a jibe at the actor.
Kimmel hosted the 2024 Oscars and after the function concluded Sunday night, March 10, a dog named Messi, who starred in ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, was seen peeing on Damon's Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
The episode seemed to hint that the host of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ asked the 7-year-old border collie to execute that act, E! Online reported.
Jimmy Kimmel mocks Matt Damon
This came after Jimmy Kimmel mocked Matt Damon in an interview with CNN. “He is not nominated for an Oscar. He was in ‘Oppenheimer’ Everyone else was nominated except for him,” the host said.
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Addressing the ‘Good Will Hunting’ star’s absence from this year's Oscars, he added, “What really happened? He couldn’t get a ticket. It’s one of the saddest things I’ve ever heard. He asked if he could come and they told him, 'Sorry, nominees only.’”
Internet reacts to Messi peeing on Matt Damon's star
Meanwhile, Messi’s act has left the internet in splits, with one X user writing, “Jimmy Kimmel did it again 😆😆😆.”
Another user tweeted, “Can’t wait to see Matt Damon’s answer to this 😂.”
@JimmyKimmel keeps the feud going, even at the Oscars! #Oscars2024
— Val (@ccstarrysea) March 11, 2024
The third user tweeted, “@JimmyKimmel keeps the feud going, even at the Oscars! #Oscars2024.”
The fourth user shared, “Hope @jimmykimmel gives Messi an extra treat for that.”
There were some comments on Instagram as well as a person noted, “The best of the Oscars 😍😂.”
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Another person shared, “Marking his territory. Replace that star now haha.”
Another said, “@jimmykimmellive you 100% staged this 😂.”
One person added, “This was disgusting. The world saw the American award show end with a tasteless skit. This is an example of Hollywood elegance and glamour. Poor taste.”
This was disgusting. The world saw the American award show end with a tasteless skit. This is an example of Hollywood elegance and glamour? Poor taste.
— Grazie Mille (@Allora200) March 11, 2024
Jimmy Kimmel lauds Messi, the Dog
During the Oscars ceremony, Kimmel acknowledged Messi during his opening monologue.
He reportedly said, “Messi, who even though is a dog, may have given the performance of the year in Anatomy of a Fall.”
The 56-year-old writer said, “Messi has an overdose scene, if you’ve seen it you’ve known it. It’s incredible,” before adding, “Honestly I haven’t seen a French actor eat his own vomit like that since Gerard Depardieu.”
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