Jimmy Kimmel joked about Cillian Murphy's name pronunciation during the 96th Academy Awards.

Jimmy Kimmel, host of the 96th Academy Awards, made a joke about the pronunciation of Cillian Murphy's name during his opening speech. The Irish actor is nominated for Best Actor for his role in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, which has been nominated for 13 awards. Kimmel joked that when Murphy does drama, his name is pronounced "Cillian," but when he does comedy, it is "silly-an."

March 11, 2024
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