Haley Joel Osment’s spot-on portrayal of JD Vance in all his cringeworthy glory deserves every award
Haley Joel Osment rose to fame as a child in such smash hits as The Sixth Sense, Pay it Forward and A.I. Artificial Intelligence, but you will have seen him more recently in What We Do in the Shadows or Blink Twice, as well as hearing his voice in many animations.
He has also appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, where it turned out he was the perfect choice for portraying Donald Trump‘s running mate, JD Vance, as seen in his real-life cringeworthy attempt to buy a doughnut …or donut, if you’re on the other side of the Atlantic.
We were already hooked by this teaser.
@jimmykimmellive Donut miss Jimmy’s breakdown of the VP debate tonight!
But he truly nailed the awkwardness in the full thing.
@jimmykimmellive The totally normal JD Vance CAN order a donut!
“Whatever makes sense. No pickles. Hold the pickles.”
HJO has another hit on his hands.
The running eyeliner!
Hello From Jayde
When he punched the doughnut box I lost it.
Kimberley Persinger
Get this man an Oscar! This biopic is spot on!
Teizenstat
It soon found its way to Twitter/X, courtesy of Jace Serrano.
Haley Joel Osment should win an Emmy for his portrayal of JD Vance trying to buy a donut pic.twitter.com/TRSJraKG18
— Jace Serrano (@JaceSerrano) October 2, 2024
The brilliant skit got a resounding virtual standing ovation.
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That weird little swing he does walking in is what sold this, what a perfect little detail https://t.co/Pd5jOKsxjr
— Michael Fry (@BigDirtyFry) October 2, 2024
2.
“Doornuts” from now on.
— Tim Brennan (@realtimbrennan) October 2, 2024
3.
Holy shit this is hysterical!!! https://t.co/Dq8MG5efKr
— Jo (@JoJoFromJerz) October 2, 2024
4.
This is actual footage from JDs PR stunt, we’re pretty sure.
— Democratic Coalition (@TheDemCoalition) October 3, 2024
5.
I wish only the best for Haley Joel Osment
— James Gandalfini (@3vilbasterd) October 2, 2024
6.
this man is so under appreciated. https://t.co/s8yjRSCS4S
— •spooky•girl•cassiopeia•™ (@sadgirlcassi) October 3, 2024
7.
Hey SNL, here’s your JD! https://t.co/TpLGHwojld
— Doug Benson (@DougBenson) October 3, 2024
8.
I’m crying….this is amazing https://t.co/X2rqNZGavn
— Wu Tang is for the Children (@WUTangKids) October 3, 2024
9.
Holy shit that was so good – he nailed it!
— Nick Perlman (@NickPerlman) October 2, 2024
10.
“I am Donald J Trump and I regret this decision” pic.twitter.com/xpPLm5678m
— Pau Brunet (@PauBox) October 2, 2024
11.
Sensational stuff https://t.co/SwVgtc6Ifu
— rufus jones (@rufusjones1) October 3, 2024
12.
Never been a fan of “you’ll never guess how this ends” videos. Immediately turnoff no thanks. But Jesus Christ man. What lmao https://t.co/gd4piBuKGu
— Kraut (@napsack777) October 3, 2024
High praise from comedian Dana Goldberg.
One of the funniest videos I’ve seen in a while. https://t.co/djBmGbEkvP
— Dana Goldberg (@DGComedy) October 3, 2024
We still think he should have said “I see bread people.”
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Source Jimmy Kimmel Live Image Screengrab