Cãozinho from Anatomy of a Fall stole the show at the 96th edition of the most prestigious cinema award, which took place on Sunday (10)
After several studios protested against his presence in theOscars 2024which happened last Sunday (10), the little dog Messiin Anatomy of a Fall (2023), was not only among the guests, but also stole the show in an iconic moment at the 96th edition of cinema’s most prestigious award.
At the ceremony, Messi appeared clapping for Robert Downey Jr.after the actor won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his work in Oppenheimerlong Christopher Nolan, and the moment went viral on social media. But how did this happen?
On her Instagram profile, the fitness trainer Messi, Laura Martin, revealed how the registration was carried out. To the dismay of the dog’s fans, the palms were made with the help of fake paws, customized to look exactly like the dog’s. Messi. Check out:
See this photo on InstagramA post shared by Laura Martin Contini (@lauraandmessi)
In the comments, fans of Messi were disappointed with the revelation. “I thought he was actually applauding”, lamented a user of the social network. But that wasn’t the only “lie” surrounding the moment: according to Chris Gardnerreporter for The Hollywood Reporter, the scene was recorded before the ceremony began, so as not to stress the animal, and it did not happen live, as many believed. Check out:
I’ll be the first to admit when I’m wrong! Messi was in the building!! #Oscarspic.twitter.com/KpVgtqM6SX
— Chris Gardner (@chrissgardner) March 11, 2024
Initially, Messi would not appear at the awards ceremony, after several studios claimed that his presence could give an unfair advantage to Anatomy of a Fall, which ended up winning just the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. In the end, the puppy appeared as a surprise at the awards ceremony and captivated everyone present.
Messi the dog pawing at the #Oscars2024 🐾🐾🐾 pic.twitter.com/chhgZARKg5
— Rolling Stone Brasil (@rollingstoneBR) March 11, 2024
What has been the best film of 2024 so far? Vote for your favorite!
- Wish: The Power of Wishes
- The Snow Society
- Mean Girls: The Musical
- The Rejected
- Anatomy of a Fall
- Everyone But You
- Past lives
- Poor Creatures
- Argylle: The Superspy
- The Color Purple
- Bob Marley: One Love
- Madame Teia
- Zone of Interest
- Ferrari
- The Boy and the Crane
- American Fiction
- Dune: Part 2
- The Astronaut
- All of Us Strangers
- Iron Claw
Source: Rollingstone

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