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Oscars 2024: Who is Messi the Dog? 'Anatomy of a Fall' actor steals spotlight by peeing on Matt Damon's star

Jimmy Kimmel praises 'Anatomy of a Fall's Messi the Dog, dubbing his acting 'performance of the year'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Messi the Dog is 'Anatomy of a Fall's actor who plays Snoop, the service dog to the blind man Milo Machado-Graner. The 7-year-old border collie had his own seat reserved at Oscars 2024. 

The black and white colored handsome dog donned the award ceremony in a stylish bowtie. Messi created the funniest moment at the 96th Academy Awards at Dolby Theater by peeing at Matt Damon's Hollywood Walk of Fame star. 

The viewers were drooling over Messi as he clapped for the winners and quietly sat in the chair. Seeing the iconic moment a fan commented, "The funniest moment at the #Oscars the dog peeing on #MattDamons Hollywood Star … Hope you didn’t miss it at the end shot!" Another laughed while saying, "Messi trying to pee on Matt Damon's star at the demand of Jimmy Kimmel."

"Whoever was sitting below the dog from Anatomy of a Fall and making him CLAP deserves ALL THE OSCARS," another cherished the moment. One tweeted, "OK, on top of what just happened, the cut to the dog peeing on Matt Damon’s star made this enter fever dream territory."

Another wrote, "The @jimmykimmel and @RealMattDamon feud is always fun. The dog peeing on the Matt Damon Hollywood star was hilarious!!" "In true Kimmel fashion, Messi the dog has a potty break at Matt Damon's expense. That's a wrap," claimed another.

Jimmy Kimmel dubs Messi the Dog's acting in 'Anatomy of a Fall' the 'performance of the year'

As Jimmy Kimmel kicked off the Oscars on Sunday night, he began by praising Messi the Dog. Commending the dog's acting skills, he stated, "Messi, who, even though he’s a dog, may have given the performance of the year in 'Anatomy of a Fall.'"

Expanding on the praise, he continued, "Messi has an overdose scene, and if you’ve seen it, you know it. It’s incredible." Rumors circulated about Messi not attending the Academy Awards. However, debunking these rumors, Jimmy and Messi were featured together hours before the award ceremony began.

How many nominations did 'Anatomy of a Fall' get at Oscars 2024?

'Anatomy of a Fall' overall got 5 nominations at the Oscars. The movie clinched Best Original Screenplay awards.

Justine Triet helmed movie has also won Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, 2 Golden Globes, 6 Cesars, 6 European Film awards, and a Bafta for best original screenplay.

The 96th Academy Awards is held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles with Jimmy Kimmel as host for a fourth time.