Woofing his way into people’s hearts, the border collie Messi, from Best Picture nominee Anatomy of a Fall, has melted the hearts of canine fans. Becoming an unlikely star of the 2024 Oscar campaign season, the famous pooch was also seen attending the Academy Awards event in a bow tie.

Anatomy of a Fall‘s Messi

However, following his heartwarming appearance at the event, fans took to social media to call out the Oscars’ strategy. Revealing how the wholesome scenes from the event showing a glimpse of Messi were pre-recorded, netizens pulled off the veil of deception. However, despite the Oscars fooling audiences with the canine’s cute scenes, fans are ready to forgive the treachery.

Messi was Seen Attending the Oscars 2024 in a Bow-Tie

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer might have won several Oscars at the 96th Academy Awards, but the spotlight was indeed stolen by the adorable border collie Messi,...