The Ongoing Feud Between Kimmel and Damon
Matt Damon appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! again, and the two didn’t disappoint with their entertaining and comedic banter. The longstanding “feud” between Kimmel and Damon continued with humor and acrimony as the two actors traded blows during their appearance.
The feud between Kimmel and Damon dates back to when the late-night host first started his talk show. In a bit of a joke, Kimmel would end each episode by saying “I want to apologize to Matt Damon, we ran out of time” – despite never having had Damon on the show. This running gag has since spiraled into a fake feud that has lasted well over a decade.
Ben Affleck Mediates Between Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon’s Feud
During this appearance, Damon’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! was actually a gift from Ben Affleck, who appeared on the show to promote his latest movie. The appearance of Affleck inspired him to urge Kimmel to extend an olive branch to Damon, his longtime rival.
Kimmel set up a video call with Damon, but technical difficulties disrupted it during their conversation. After some discussion about acting philosophy, the video call screen became fuzzy and pixelated. However, Affleck asked Kimmel to ask Damon one question about the movie as it would mean a lot to him.
During the call, Kimmel managed to ask a semi-insightful question about Damon’s experience portraying a real-life person. However, the moment was disrupted by image-distorting filters that caused the conversation to devolve into name-calling between the two actors.
Matt Damon’s Ongoing Feud With Jimmy Kimmel
The faux feud between Matt Damon and Jimmy Kimmel has been going on for years and appears to be continuing. Damon called Jimmy Kimmel a “bad” person at the premiere of his new movie “Air”, saying that he has no plans to end his long-standing “feud” with Kimmel.
While Kimmel responded by saying that he can’t imagine reconciling with Damon, the two continue to poke fun at each other in one of Hollywood’s most entertaining rivalries. At the premiere, Kimmel was even heckled by Damon – much to the amusement of the audience.
The feud between the two actors began in 2006 when Kimmel joked that he bumped Damon from an episode of his talk show. This bit quickly turned into a running gag, with Kimmel apologizing to Damon at the end of every episode of his show as an ongoing gag. Despite Kimmel explaining that he chose Damon’s name randomly and there was no particular reason for it, the feud between them has been ongoing for years and appears to be continuing.
In conclusion, despite their ongoing rivalry and entertaining banter, it’s clear that Matt Damon and Jimmy Kimmel share a great deal of respect for one another. Whether it’s through their humorous appearances on talk shows or through their work in Hollywood, these actors continue to entertain us with their incredible talent and witty comebacks.
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