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As he takes the stage at the 96th Academy Awards for a fourth time, Jimmy Kimmel once again took a playful quip at the Oscar winner Matt Damon. The talk show host and the Hollywood star’s fake feud has been ongoing for years, with Kimmel even poking fun at theOppenheimeractor in his promo for the 2024 Oscars. And he took things to the next level with the help of theAnatomy of a Fallstar, Messi the Dog, who took a piss at Damon’s Walk of Fame Star at the Oscars.
Jimmy Kimmel And Messi the Dog Join Hands Against Matt Damon
Jimmy Kimmelhas found a partner in Messi the Dog to roast his long-time rival Matt Damon at the 96th Academy Awards. TheAnatomy of a Fallstar, who has become a fan favorite, joined the prestigious award show at Dolby Theater in a stylish bowtie and got prime seating in front alongside some of the biggest names in the industry.
Messi starred alongside the Oscar-nominated actress Sandra Hüller in the 2023 French legal drama,Anatomy of a Fall.The film earned significant success along with five Oscar nominations.Anatomy of a Fallhas also won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay at the 2024 Oscars.
Kimmel gave a nod to his partner in crime in his opening monologue,saying,“I haven’t seen a French actor eat vomit like that since Gérard Depardieu.”The talk show host even suggested that Messi could be a great replacement for a remake of Robert Downey Jr.’s 2006 comedy filmThe Shaggy Dog.
However, the standout moment of the evening took an unexpected turn when Messidecidedto mark his territory on Kimmel’s longtime rivalMatt Damon’sWalk of Fame Star following the lengthy ceremony. This mischievous act by Messi has sparked a wave of delightful responses from people.
Messi’s Mischievous Act Draws Wholesome Reactions
Messi’s playful tactics at the 96th Academy Awards have added to the joy of the fans and people enjoying one of the award ceremonies in Hollywood. And they have taken to X (Twitter) to share their reaction, with one fan calling it the “best part”of the ceremony.
This was the best part! 😆
— Crypto Elfie (@CryptoElfie)June 06, 2025
messi out here making me feel betterhttps://t.co/xeD9XZHezN
— Nicole Ackman (@nicoleackman16)July 21, 2025
Legend has it, Matt Damon was one of the people that tried to block Messi from appearing at the Oscars. Messi here is just dishing some payback lol.
— Fireblastgaming | @ Astro Bot & Metaphor (@FireblastQS)July 21, 2025
This has Kimmel written all over it! Messi would never do this on his own!
— Jeff Brainard (@JayBrainsy)July 29, 2025
My heart is hurting from laughing 😆
— Noah kilborn (@noah_kilborn03)June 08, 2025
“This was the best part!”one X (Twitter) user said. Others also shared their wholesome reactions. Many also stated how the act has“Kimmel written all over it”emphasizing that Messi would never do such a thing on his own.
Many even confused theAnatomy of a Fallstar with the professional footballer Lionel Messi.“When I heard Messi, though it was the other Messi,”another X (Twitter) user shared their surprise at a new star named Messi.
Anatomy of a Fallis available to rent or buy on Prime Video.
Laxmi Rajput
Senior Writer
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
