Ben Stiller wouldn’t miss his beloved Knicks defeat the Warmth in extra time on Oscar Sunday.
The actor — who offered the award for Finest Manufacturing Design in a humorous bit throughout the 2025 Academy Awards — went viral over his message reacting to New York’s 116-112 victory whereas he was on the ceremony, which occurred in Los Angeles.
“KNICKS WIN,” wrote 59-year-old Stiller, who’s been supporting his hometown staff because the early Seventies.
Many had been impressed by Stiller’s capability to multitask throughout the present.
“How did you tweet this on stage,” one individual wrote on X.
“@benstiller is a true Knick fanatic. Presenting at the Oscars yet still keeping an eye on the game,” one other added.
Stiller additionally praised Knicks guards Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby, who mixed for 54 factors in Miami.
The manager producer of “Severance” is a staple at Knicks dwelling video games and infrequently sits courtside in superstar row at Madison Sq. Backyard.
Stiller beforehand instructed ESPN that he clears his schedule and tries to be dwelling in his native New York when the Knicks are taking part in at The Backyard.
He’s a proud member of Knicks Twitter — his tweets are largely concerning the staff — and he enjoys partaking with New York trustworthy.
Stiller’s submit concerning the Knicks wasn’t the factor followers had been buzzing about Sunday.
The “Zoolander” actor drew laughter from the star-studded viewers when he skilled a stage “malfunction” whereas presenting the Oscar for Finest Set Design — a pre-planned bit for the present.
The Oscar went to “Wicked” for the Finest Set Design class.
Whereas on the pink carpet, Stiller additionally mentioned being a fan of Bravo’s “Real Housewives” actuality exhibits and he weighed in about drama happening within the Beverly Hills franchise.
Stiller attended the Vainness Truthful Oscar Occasion along with his spouse, fellow actress Christine Taylor, in Beverly Hills after the present.
