Overview
- Affleck recounted the episode on the Jan. 5 Jimmy Kimmel Live! while promoting Netflix’s The Rip.
- He said expectations had been high after Best Director wins at the Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice and BAFTAs, yet he was left off the Oscar list as Argo later won Best Picture.
- Describing the day as publicly awkward, he recalled walking a red carpet full of “snub” questions before winning Critics’ Choice Best Director that night.
- Kimmel drew a parallel to Leonardo DiCaprio’s recent Critics’ Choice loss for Best Actor even as his film won Best Picture and Paul Thomas Anderson won Best Director.
- Affleck also praised Matt Damon’s “understated” realism as they reunite on The Rip, highlighting their long-running collaboration during his press tour.