Messi the canine did attend the Oscars in spite of everything
March 11, 2024, 5:53 PM ET
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LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Messi the canine did attend the Oscars in spite of everything.
The breakout star of Justine Triet’s “ Anatomy of a Fall ” was rumored to have been off the record, however just some minutes into Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue Sunday evening the digicam lower to the 7-year-old border collie in a primary aisle seat close to the stage.
There was a little bit little bit of film magic taking place, nevertheless. Associated Press photographer Chris Pizzello stated that about 45 minutes earlier than the present, when friends have been beginning to file into the Dolby Theatre, cameras have been filming Messi within the spot that was later used as a “cut in” response shot.
As for the clapping paws, Pizzello stated a member of the crew was additionally serving to make that memorable cutaway occur. (A human hand and pretend paws could be seen in one among Pizzello’s pictures of the second.)
Messi didn’t, nevertheless, seem to really be within the theater all through present. Perhaps he snuck out early to chill out at a viewing social gathering as an alternative. Though the canine was not nominated for any Oscars this 12 months, he has been a fixture throughout awards season, stealing the highlight at each cease together with the nominees luncheon, sharing moments with the likes of Ryan Gosling and Billie Eilish. He additionally was awarded the Palm Dog on the Cannes Film Festival final 12 months.
A consultant for the actor didn’t instantly reply to request for remark.
