Oscars 2023: Austin Butler’s Elvis Accent Inspires Jimmy Kimmel Jokes

Jimmy Kimmel had some fun at Austin Butler’s expense.

During his Oscars opening monologue on Sunday night, the host joked about the actor’s “Elvis” accent.

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“He was so convincing as Elvis,” Kimmel said, “Still is.”

Jimmy Kimmel jokes about Austin Butler’s Elvis accent at the #Oscars:

“He was so convincing as Elvis, still is.” pic.twitter.com/2HJMOZI67i

— Pop Base (@PopBase) March 13, 2023

The joke was a reference to speculation surrounding Butler’s voice, which has continued to sound a lot like Elvis Presley throughout the press tour and awards season.

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Butler has addressed his voice in interviews, saying on “The Graham Norton Show” last month, “I am getting rid of the accent, but I have probably damaged my vocal cords with all that singing. One song took 40 takes.”