Top 10 Jimmy Kimmel Vs. Matt Damon Moments
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These guys may be old Hollywood pals, but they sure love finding ways to publicly shame each other. Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Jimmy Kimmel versus Matt Damon moments.
For this list, we’re focusing on the most classic moments of Jimmy Kimmel’s made-for-TV feud with Matt Damon.
#10: Mean Tweets
This faux feud got its start on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” so it seemed inevitable that Matt Damon would make an appearance on one of the show’s best running gags, “Celebrities Read Mean Tweets.” Matt actually closed out the sixth edition of the segment, reading a multi-layered insult that slams his filmography while referencing his bromance with Ben Affleck. As the camera zooms out, we see Jimmy reading along, clearly relishing getting to watch his nemesis read his handiwork aloud. Adding to the hilarity however, is the fact that Matt changes the narrative at the last minute, keenly noticing and calling out Jimmy’s downward dog attire.
#9: Matt Damon as Tom Brady
One day after winning his fifth Super Bowl, the legendary Tom Brady made a surprising appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” Much to the disappointment of any Patriots fans in the audience, it actually proved to be Matt Damon in disguise, there to take his feud with the host to a new level. After the inevitable reveal, Matt goes on to make a passionate case for what constitutes an “appearance” on the show. Though Jimmy attempts to embarrass Matt by having him escorted out, it backfires when Guillermo asks “Mr. Tom Brady” for his autograph. It seems whatever Jimmy may think of Matt’s acting, he’s got enough chops to fool Kimmel’s employees. Though clearly scripted, it sure was fun.
#8: “The Tonight Show” Crossover
In support of his latest film, “Jason Bourne,” Matt made the usual talk show rounds. Seemingly set to finally appear on Kimmel, Matt found himself once again blacklisted at the last minute after Jimmy took exception to a brief yet cutting jab on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” The news naturally upset Damon and ruined what looked to be a nice green room party, complete with tasty Tostitos and Boston-themed posters. It’s not one of the most highly-produced clips from the feud, but the moment allowed Jimmy to further insult Matt Damon’s filmography, including his 2003 film “Stuck on You,” which is unique, to say the least. Advantage: Jimmy.
#7: Couples Counseling
In this segment, Matt walks and talks like Dr. Phil, but he looks more like an alien, which actually kind of makes sense, considering he was promoting “The Martian” at the time. Matt is in obvious distress, and Jimmy seems rattled, too, which leads to a reveal - they’re in therapy together. Truthfully… it’s a disturbing dynamic. Matt is a submissive to Jimmy’s power moves, while Jimmy takes every opportunity to mock Matt, again making reference to “We Bought a Zoo.” According to Jimmy though, Matt has a dark side, evidenced by a previous “kidnapping” – but more on that soon. Thankfully, this wasn’t the last we’d see of their sessions.
#6: Matt Crashes the Emmys
At least couples counseling normally takes place in a contained setting - this confrontation was quite public. Not only did Matt interrupt Jimmy’s big hosting gig; he also trolled him about being a loser on his own show. It was a big moment for Matt, as he stood up for himself and fired back after years and years of supposed nightly shaming. He flipped the script, making Jimmy feel awkward and paranoid at work - a calculated move on Mr. Damon’s part. For the icing on top, Matt delivered one final zinger, referencing one of his most famous movie lines.
#5: Baby Mama Drama
Not long after trolling Jimmy as Tom Brady, Matt delivered another blow while visiting his baby mama. Unfortunately for Jimmy, the woman in question happened to be his wife. And so, the drama unfolded as the true nature of Matt and Molly’s relationship became clear. But the hospital narrative shifted to reality TV, with Matt making the shocking claim that Jimmy doesn’t have an actual penis. Both men hilariously played into baby mama drama stereotypes, yet a special guest upstaged them both; a man with a shocking reveal of his own. This particular instalment of the feud is so absurd, it warrants multiple viewings.
#4: Sneaky Ben Affleck
In 2016, Ben Affleck made a bizarre appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” in which he seemed to have gained a startling amount of weight between roles. Who knows, maybe he was just pregnant like Tracy Morgan? Anyway, Jimmy didn’t avoid the subject. In fact, suspicious, he tackled it head on, only to be shut down by Ben’s accusations of “body-shaming.” Of course, it was just another Matt Damon scheme, and when Jimmy got forceful with Ben, Damon emerged, finally reaching the guest chair in the process. Jimmy unsurprisingly threatened legal action, since the rules are the rules. Off you go, Matt Damon.
#3: Matt Damon Takeover
In 2013, the feud took a dark turn when Matt went Zero Dark Thirty on poor Jimmy. On this night, Matt took his vengeance, taking over all aspects of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and forcing his foe to watch. With a scathing monologue, he took aim at Jimmy’s comedic technique, even bringing out a Hollywood legend to solidify his point. The moment itself paid homage to the 1983 Martin Scorsese film “The King of Comedy,” and it was a clever bit that raised the stakes even higher - while giving a significant edge to Matt Damon.
#2: “F*@#ing Matt Damon”
In the early years of the televised feud, Jimmy Kimmel was dating comedian Sarah Silverman. Yet, she appeared nervous and awkward during a 2009 visit, setting the stage for a hilarious reveal. In a highly-produced clip, Sarah delivers a blunt message to Jimmy, with Matt obviously enjoying the gamesmanship of it all. Direct as the narrative may be, the video goes on and on, with Matt finally closing it out with one last zinger. In the long run of this gag however, it was Jimmy who got the last laugh, because after Sarah Silverman allegedly f-ed Matt Damon, Jimmy got sweet revenge by f-ing Ben Affleck; a vicious yet effective move.
Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
- Guillermo Takes Over “The Bourne Ultimatum”
2007
- Handsome Men’s Club Dismissal
2010
- Matt Gets Cut from “Movie: The Movie”
2012
#1: The Nightly Apology
In reality, it’s a bold move to bump an A-list star. And in the early days of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” that very concept inspired the fictional Matt and Jimmy feud, when the late night host came up with a spontaneous line to make up for a poor show. Like any great comedic bit, the ongoing nightly apology has a simple premise - one that, thankfully, both Jimmy and Matt have the comedic chops and celebrity clout to have kept running over the years since. And so, pop culture and public interest keep the feud burning, with both men fully committed to shaming each other on camera in the name of good fun.
For this list, we’re focusing on the most classic moments of Jimmy Kimmel’s made-for-TV feud with Matt Damon.
#10: Mean Tweets
2014
This faux feud got its start on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” so it seemed inevitable that Matt Damon would make an appearance on one of the show’s best running gags, “Celebrities Read Mean Tweets.” Matt actually closed out the sixth edition of the segment, reading a multi-layered insult that slams his filmography while referencing his bromance with Ben Affleck. As the camera zooms out, we see Jimmy reading along, clearly relishing getting to watch his nemesis read his handiwork aloud. Adding to the hilarity however, is the fact that Matt changes the narrative at the last minute, keenly noticing and calling out Jimmy’s downward dog attire. #9: Matt Damon as Tom Brady
2017
One day after winning his fifth Super Bowl, the legendary Tom Brady made a surprising appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” Much to the disappointment of any Patriots fans in the audience, it actually proved to be Matt Damon in disguise, there to take his feud with the host to a new level. After the inevitable reveal, Matt goes on to make a passionate case for what constitutes an “appearance” on the show. Though Jimmy attempts to embarrass Matt by having him escorted out, it backfires when Guillermo asks “Mr. Tom Brady” for his autograph. It seems whatever Jimmy may think of Matt’s acting, he’s got enough chops to fool Kimmel’s employees. Though clearly scripted, it sure was fun. #8: “The Tonight Show” Crossover
2016
In support of his latest film, “Jason Bourne,” Matt made the usual talk show rounds. Seemingly set to finally appear on Kimmel, Matt found himself once again blacklisted at the last minute after Jimmy took exception to a brief yet cutting jab on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” The news naturally upset Damon and ruined what looked to be a nice green room party, complete with tasty Tostitos and Boston-themed posters. It’s not one of the most highly-produced clips from the feud, but the moment allowed Jimmy to further insult Matt Damon’s filmography, including his 2003 film “Stuck on You,” which is unique, to say the least. Advantage: Jimmy.#7: Couples Counseling
2015
In this segment, Matt walks and talks like Dr. Phil, but he looks more like an alien, which actually kind of makes sense, considering he was promoting “The Martian” at the time. Matt is in obvious distress, and Jimmy seems rattled, too, which leads to a reveal - they’re in therapy together. Truthfully… it’s a disturbing dynamic. Matt is a submissive to Jimmy’s power moves, while Jimmy takes every opportunity to mock Matt, again making reference to “We Bought a Zoo.” According to Jimmy though, Matt has a dark side, evidenced by a previous “kidnapping” – but more on that soon. Thankfully, this wasn’t the last we’d see of their sessions. #6: Matt Crashes the Emmys
2016
At least couples counseling normally takes place in a contained setting - this confrontation was quite public. Not only did Matt interrupt Jimmy’s big hosting gig; he also trolled him about being a loser on his own show. It was a big moment for Matt, as he stood up for himself and fired back after years and years of supposed nightly shaming. He flipped the script, making Jimmy feel awkward and paranoid at work - a calculated move on Mr. Damon’s part. For the icing on top, Matt delivered one final zinger, referencing one of his most famous movie lines. #5: Baby Mama Drama
2017
Not long after trolling Jimmy as Tom Brady, Matt delivered another blow while visiting his baby mama. Unfortunately for Jimmy, the woman in question happened to be his wife. And so, the drama unfolded as the true nature of Matt and Molly’s relationship became clear. But the hospital narrative shifted to reality TV, with Matt making the shocking claim that Jimmy doesn’t have an actual penis. Both men hilariously played into baby mama drama stereotypes, yet a special guest upstaged them both; a man with a shocking reveal of his own. This particular instalment of the feud is so absurd, it warrants multiple viewings. #4: Sneaky Ben Affleck
2016
In 2016, Ben Affleck made a bizarre appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” in which he seemed to have gained a startling amount of weight between roles. Who knows, maybe he was just pregnant like Tracy Morgan? Anyway, Jimmy didn’t avoid the subject. In fact, suspicious, he tackled it head on, only to be shut down by Ben’s accusations of “body-shaming.” Of course, it was just another Matt Damon scheme, and when Jimmy got forceful with Ben, Damon emerged, finally reaching the guest chair in the process. Jimmy unsurprisingly threatened legal action, since the rules are the rules. Off you go, Matt Damon. #3: Matt Damon Takeover
2013
In 2013, the feud took a dark turn when Matt went Zero Dark Thirty on poor Jimmy. On this night, Matt took his vengeance, taking over all aspects of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and forcing his foe to watch. With a scathing monologue, he took aim at Jimmy’s comedic technique, even bringing out a Hollywood legend to solidify his point. The moment itself paid homage to the 1983 Martin Scorsese film “The King of Comedy,” and it was a clever bit that raised the stakes even higher - while giving a significant edge to Matt Damon.#2: “F*@#ing Matt Damon”
2009
In the early years of the televised feud, Jimmy Kimmel was dating comedian Sarah Silverman. Yet, she appeared nervous and awkward during a 2009 visit, setting the stage for a hilarious reveal. In a highly-produced clip, Sarah delivers a blunt message to Jimmy, with Matt obviously enjoying the gamesmanship of it all. Direct as the narrative may be, the video goes on and on, with Matt finally closing it out with one last zinger. In the long run of this gag however, it was Jimmy who got the last laugh, because after Sarah Silverman allegedly f-ed Matt Damon, Jimmy got sweet revenge by f-ing Ben Affleck; a vicious yet effective move.Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
- Guillermo Takes Over “The Bourne Ultimatum”
2007
- Handsome Men’s Club Dismissal
2010
- Matt Gets Cut from “Movie: The Movie”
2012
#1: The Nightly Apology
c. 2005
In reality, it’s a bold move to bump an A-list star. And in the early days of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” that very concept inspired the fictional Matt and Jimmy feud, when the late night host came up with a spontaneous line to make up for a poor show. Like any great comedic bit, the ongoing nightly apology has a simple premise - one that, thankfully, both Jimmy and Matt have the comedic chops and celebrity clout to have kept running over the years since. And so, pop culture and public interest keep the feud burning, with both men fully committed to shaming each other on camera in the name of good fun.Have an idea you want to see made into a WatchMojo video? Check out our suggest page and submit your idea.
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