Ben Stiller wouldn’t miss his beloved Knicks defeat the Heat in overtime on Oscar Sunday.
The actor — who presented the award for Best Production Design in a funny bit during the 2025 Academy Awards — went viral over his message reacting to New York’s 116-112 victory while he was at the ceremony, which took place in Los Angeles.
“KNICKS WIN,” wrote 59-year-old Stiller, who’s been supporting his hometown team since the early 1970s.
Many were impressed by Stiller’s ability to multitask during the show.
“How did you tweet this on stage,” one person wrote on X.
“@benstiller is a true Knick fanatic. Presenting at the Oscars yet still keeping an eye on the game,” another added.
Stiller also praised Knicks guards Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby, who combined for 54 points in Miami.
The executive producer of “Severance” is a staple at Knicks home games and often sits courtside in celebrity row at Madison Square Garden.
Stiller previously told ESPN that he clears his schedule and tries to be home in his native New York when the Knicks are playing at The Garden.
He is a proud member of Knicks Twitter — his tweets are mostly about the team — and he enjoys engaging with New York faithful.
Stiller’s post about the Knicks wasn’t the thing fans were buzzing about Sunday.
The “Zoolander” actor drew laughter from the star-studded audience when he experienced a stage “malfunction” while presenting the Oscar for Best Set Design — a pre-planned bit for the show.
The Oscar went to “Wicked” for the Best Set Design category.
While on the red carpet, Stiller also discussed being a fan of Bravo’s “Real Housewives” reality shows and he weighed in about drama going on in the Beverly Hills franchise.
Stiller attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party with his wife, fellow actress Christine Taylor, in Beverly Hills after the show.
