Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Matt Damon for ‘Chinese Ponytail Movie’ in Oscar Opener

But ABC host noted actor’s unselfishness in handing “Manchester by the Sea” role to childhood friend Casey Affleck

Jimmy Kimmel’s feud with Matt Damon has gone on for many, many years — and the Oscars host didn’t shy away from taking a dig at Damon at the ceremony on Sunday, either.

“I’ve known Matt for a long time now,” Kimmel said during his opening monologue. “I’ve known him so long, when I first met Matt I was the fat one. We’ve had problems, he’s a selfish person — those who’s worked with him know this. But he did something unselfish and I want to commend him for it.”

He proceeded to explain that Damon had the chance to star in Oscar-nominated film “Manchester by the Sea,” which has gone on to win numerous awards and has been lauded by critics, but instead, he served as a producer onย the film and gave the leading role to his childhood friend, Casey Affleck.

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