Did you know that since the middle of the 1950s, late-night talk shows have been an essential component of American culture? That’s correct, we have been treated to over seven decades of witnessing the biggest names in Hollywood do interviews, make cameo appearances in sketch comedies, and dazzle us with musical numbers.
We’ve witnessed a lot of incredible incidents over the years that were funny, awkward, and above all, unforgettable. Many of which are still topics of discussion today. These shows never fail to amuse us, from well-known feuds and celebrities acting strangely to the most epic Lip Sync Battles and Carpool Karaoke. Did our list include your best-ever late-night talk show moment?
Jimmy Kimmel vs. Matt Damon
It’s likely that you are unaware of the origins of the long-running conflict between actor Matt Damon and talk show presenter Jimmy Kimmel. That all began, though, when Kimmel made a joke one night about bumping Damon off the program. It became a running joke, and ultimately the actor saw it.
After Damon took over Kimmel’s show and held him hostage, this turned into one of the greatest celebrity “feuds,” with Kimmel attempting to replace Damon in The Bourne Ultimatum. Other celebrities also became involved, such as Sarah Silverman, Kimmel’s ex-girlfriend. To attempt to resolve their differences, the two men even went to couple’s counseling. It seems to have gone poorly.
