The 'Friday Night Lights' star opens up about his striking resemblance to the 'Good Will Hunting' actor during a hilarious appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.'
- Jun 15, 2024
AceShowbiz - Jesse Plemons, the versatile actor known for his roles on "Breaking Bad" and in "Friday Night Lights", recently addressed the long-running comparisons to fellow actor Matt Damon during an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" The segment, which aired on June 12, included a humorous skit and an interview that saw Plemons discuss the supposed resemblance that's been a topic of conversation for years.
Before diving into the conversation about his likeness to Damon, Plemons participated in a comedic bit with host Jimmy Kimmel and sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez. In the skit, Guillermo amusingly mistook Plemons for Damon, even going so far as to lock him up in a cage. "I've got him, Jimmy," Guillermo proclaimed. Despite Plemons' attempts to clarify his identity, Guillermo comically responded, "Nice try, you son-of-a-b***h," before eventually letting him out.
Once seated for the interview, Plemons recounted how often he's mistaken for the "Good Will Hunting" star. "It has somewhat been haunting me for a little while," he admitted. He recalled an incident at the Toronto Film Festival about a decade ago, where a fan was convinced he was Damon. "This woman asked me, 'Are you Matt Damon?' I said, 'No, I'm sorry. I'm not.' And she looked at me as if [she was thinking], 'Wow, Matt Damon is a liar and an asshole.' I felt bad," Plemons shared.
Despite the frequent comparisons, Plemons noted that he personally doesn't see the resemblance. "It's hard for me to say. Not really, no," he told Kimmel. He further explained a memory involving his aunt, who called his mother after watching "Good Will Hunting" and remarked, "This is what Jesse is gonna look like when he gets older."
