Kieran Culkin playfully punched Pedro Pascal during the Golden Globes earlier this month, so he is The last of us star returned the favor at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Before presenting the award for best supporting actor in a drama series, Pascal, 48, told the audience who wanted to take a moment and “make this about me.”
Pascal, who was nominated for best lead actor in a drama series on Monday for his role as Joel on HBO’s The last of usthen held up his injured shoulder – and jokingly suggested Culkin, 41, was behind it.
“I think tonight is the perfect time to tell everyone that Kieran Culkin beat me up,” Pascal said as the camera cut to Succession star.
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Culkin delivered the first playful jab during his speech at the 2024 Golden Globes on Jan. 7, where he jokingly told Pascal to “fuck him” after winning best actor in a drama series over The last of us star.
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Pedro Pascal and Lux Pascal at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater on January 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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That same evening, Pascal told reporters that he “fell” and injured himself, but did not elaborate further on the injury. “Be careful,” he added. “It can happen to anyone.”
Pascal mocked his injury the day after the Golden Globes, drawing the word “OUCHY” across his nails and showing them off on his Instagram Story.
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Jazz Charton and Kieran Culkin at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater on January 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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The actor was praised for his performance in the The last of usa post-apocalyptic drama that follows a surrogate father figure on a mission to deliver a young girl named Ellie (Bella Ramsey) into the hands of scientists.
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