In the latest round of their ongoing beef, Jimmy Kimmel and Donald Trump are going head-to-head, at the Oscars. The 77-year-old’s throwing shade, claiming the awards are rigged, and the comedian’s caught in the middle. Despite trying to win back fans after a so-so hosting gig, Kimmel’s not exactly winning the popularity contest.
The battle between late-night comedy and political heavyweights is getting intense, and it looks like there’s no end in sight. Wanna know how Kimmel’s trying to bounce back from his Oscars blunder? It’s interesting to know what he’s saying to save face with fans.
Jimmy Kimmel Criticizes Donald Trump Following Unfavorable Oscars Critique
Jimmy Kimmel wasted no time firing back at Donald Trump’s diss of the Oscars. He ended the show by sharing Trump’s review and then hit back with a zinger: “Isn’t it past your jail time?”
Jimmy Kimmel calls out Donald Trump at the 2024 #Oscars pic.twitter.com/bAGWxUFg9P
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 11, 2024
With the broadcast winding down, Kimmel grabbed the mic and read out Trump’s scathing review from Truth Social, mocking his critique of Kimmel’s hosting skills and slamming the show as too politically correct and boring. It reads,
“Has there EVER been a WORSE HOST than Jimmy Kimmel at The Oscars? His opening was that of a less than average person trying too hard to be something which he is not, and can never be.”
Surprisingly, Kimmel’s monologue was pretty tame, barely touching on politics and not even mentioning Trump until the end.
This speech is just the latest in their beef, showing how entertainment and politics often collide. Kimmel’s no-holds-barred response highlights the tension between Hollywood and the Trump camp. Check out Trump’s full review on Truth Social if you’re curious about his take.
But wait, there’s more! Want to hear Kimmel’s best zingers from the Oscars?
Discover Jimmy Kimmel’s Top Quips And Stings From The Oscars
Kimmel took the stage at the 96th annual Academy Awards, dishing out his best jokes and jabs, and they’re making waves online.
The talk show host didn’t hold back, giving props to Hollywood legends like Greta Gerwig while calling out the Academy for snubbing her for Barbie.
Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie get recognized by Jimmy Kimmel following their #Oscars snubs pic.twitter.com/E6dmxgcNW5
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 10, 2024
He didn’t spare movies like Madame Web and Flowers of New Moon, and he even teased Robert Downey Jr. so much that the actor signaled for him to wrap it up. Some jokes hit the mark, while others left the audience gasping in surprise.
Making fun of the drug issues of Robert Downey Jr. is actually pretty lame. I'm not surprised though, because Jimmy Kimmel has always sucked.#Oscars pic.twitter.com/LwsEhKwFr6
— Craig R. Brittain (@RealBrittain) March 10, 2024
Kimmel didn’t shy away from controversy, teasing Robert DeNiro about his relationship with Tiffany Chen, much younger than him. He said (Twitter),
“In 1976, Jodie Foster was young enough to play Robert De Niro’s daughter. Now she’s 20 years too old to be his girlfriend.”
He also didn’t forget to thank the hardworking crews behind the scenes and joked about making the show run long to ensure they got overtime.
Host Jimmy Kimmel honors people who work behind the scenes in the film industry “for standing with us” during recent Hollywood strikes.
“I’m gonna make sure this show goes really long tonight so you get a ton of overtime.”#Oscars#Oscars2024https://t.co/i3EbIDjl0l pic.twitter.com/KJyXMXbIk2
— Good Morning America (@GMA) March 10, 2024
With the audience roaring with laughter, Kimmel once again proved himself as a comedic force to be reckoned with on Hollywood’s biggest night.
