Jimmy Kimmel upheld his ongoing conflict with actor Matt Damon, but during a recent appearance on his late-night show, Stellan Skarsgård unexpectedly labeled Kimmel as the villain, surprising the longtime ABC host. The conversation unfolded as Skarsgård promoted his latest movie, Sentimental Value, prompting a refreshingly tense exchange about Damon, marking another twist in the Matt Damon feud highlights.
Discussion Turns to Past Film Roles and Personalities
Skarsgård reflected on the films that American audiences most frequently mention, pointing out that while the Dune series remains a popular topic, Good Will Hunting continues to receive attention as well. Since Kimmel has had a contentious relationship with Damon, he probed Skarsgård about whether Damon’s personality differed when they worked together. Skarsgård responded,
“Maybe he had a different attitude than you have,”
followed by,
“Yeah, because, in your relationship, you’re the bad guy.”
Kimmel’s Surprised Reaction Spurs Defensiveness
The host immediately laughed but quickly defended himself, saying,
“Well, you know what they say, when you speak to actors, they say ‘Of course the villain doesn’t think he’s the bad guy,’ right? So maybe that’s him.”
Skarsgård, however, chose not to reply further and simply gave Kimmel a look, which prompted Kimmel to become more defensive, joking,
“If I’d known you were going to pick sides, I don’t know that I would’ve invited you here, honestly!”
Host Challenges Skarsgård’s Remark, Highlights Tensions
When Skarsgård questioned how he was taking sides, Kimmel exclaimed that the actor made me the villain, adding humor to defuse the tension by joking about his original intentions to praise the film rather than engage in the dispute. This candid moment illustrates the uneasy atmosphere surrounding the long-running public tension between Kimmel and Damon, as seen through Skarsgård’s unexpected comments.
