Fans are rallying behind Matthew Lillard after Quentin Tarantino went off about him. Earlier this month, the Pulp Fiction director went on the Bret Easton Ellis Podcast and absolutely RIPPED Matthew's acting chops while talking about some of his least-favorites (Paul Dano and Owen Wilson also made the list).
The attack felt SO out of nowhere - especially considering Matthew is such an unproblematic dude! Like, seriously! When have you ever heard of someone having beef with the dude who played Shaggy in 2002's Scooby-Doo?! Related: Zac Efron Was PISSED After His Viral DWTS Moment - Dylan Reveals Why! A whole generation grew up with him in the Scooby-Doo franchise, in Scream, in SLC Punk!, in Hackers, in Without a Paddle, and now in Good Girls, Five Nights at Freddy's, and more. He's a complete gem! So naturally, fans are pissed! See what one TikToker had to say about it (below): @justbri_always No way they're getting on our boy Matthew lillard #matthewlillard #fivenighrsatfreddys #movietiktok #unproblematic #seriesbybri ♬ Wii - Mii Channel - Super Guitar Bros Not to mention an outspoken advocate for marginalized communities! In October, he even made an appearance at a Cinespia screening in Los Angeles to declare a message many others in the industry may feel scared to speak: "F**k ICE" Watch (below): @dperezaudio @Matthew lillard speaks out during the @Cinespia screening of Scream at Hollywood Forever, 2025. #matthewlillard #cinespia #scream #vote ♬ original sound - David Perez After being dumped on by Quentin, Matthew broke fans' hearts by speaking out about the situation during an appearance at GalaxyCon in Columbus, Ohio: "Quentin Tarantino this week said he didn't like me as an actor. Whatever, who gives a s**t. It hurts your feelings, it f**king sucks and he wouldn't say that to Tom Cruise. He wouldn't say that to somebody who's a top-line actor in Hollywood." The 55-year-old went on: "I'm very popular in this room. I'm not very popular in Hollywood. Two totally different microcosms. So it's humbling, and it hurts." Damn. Brutal to hear he thinks that! Watch (below): @little_spooks we love you @Matthew lillard #fyp #matthewlillard #quentintarantino #galaxycon #storytime ♬ original sound - Spooky Across social media, supporters quickly rushed in to defend him and lift his spirits: "Matthew Lillard is an ICON!" "Quentin hates Matthew because he can't suck his toes. Tarantino is a weird ass f**king dude and Matthew Lillard is an actual angel baby cutie pie pookie human being. The world does not deserve Matthew Lillard." "Say what you want about him but he's got range, and always delivers." "F**k what Quentin talkin bout man" "i'm sorry tarantino said that about you matthew" "Bro is a legend. SCREAM wouldn't be what it is today without him." Audiences love him so much it's not hard to find edited, fan-made THIRST TRAPS of him on TikTok to really nail in their adoration! Watch (below): @itxisxwhatxitxis00 #MATTHEWLILLARD //young matthew, I loved him growing up????// #matthewlillardedit #senseless #scream #CapCut ♬ opигинaльный звyк - Tɦᥱ δiᴛᥴɦᥱs δr᧐κᥱ ᥙρ @stumakesmescream #STU || I'm so sad oct is so close to ending like wtf it was just sep 1st the other day i swear || #stumacher #stumacheredit #stumacheredits #scream #screamedit #screamedits #scream1996 #scream1996edit #matthewlillard #matthewlillard90s #mattewlillardedit #edit #edits #fyp #foryou #foryoupage | @⛥ sammy ⛥ @a_li_z3 @✮✮???????????????????????? Hayden✮✮ @kat ☆ @voidsznツ @Edna???? @✮Vivian✮ (nic cages version) @???? @•ISTXG• @xaramy/roman ☽⭒ @✩Kai✩ (Reddie's version) @Liv???? ♬ original sound - ???? @stumakesmescream #MATTHEWLILLARD || I'm a million different people! || #matthewlillardedit #matthewlillardedits #matthewlillardtok #matthewlillard90s #scream #fnaf #slcpunk #senseless #deadmanscurve #scoobydoo #serialmom #dishdogs #wickerpark #withoutapaddle #shesallthat #summercatch #madlove #loveslabourslost #wingcommander #ghoulies3 #animalroom #spooner #hackers #thirteenghosts #tellingyou #returntonimsisland #spanishjudges #tarantella #homerunshowdown #spooner #endlessbummer #match #finderfee #devilschild #itsaverymerrymuppetchristmasmovie #edit #edits #fyp #foryou #foryoupage | @⛥ sammy ⛥ @a_li_z3 @kat ☆ @ᏉØ????Đ???????????? @Liv || multiscobells @yohara ????????˚⋆ @Edna???? @???? @_????????????????.???????????????????? @xaramy/roman ☽⭒ @✩Kai✩ (Reddie's version) @✿✮Hayden✿✮✮ ♬ original sound - ???? We love to see it! What do YOU think of Matthew? Of Quentin's comments let us know! [Images via Warner Bros. Pictures/Tubi, Dimension Films/Pluto TV, & NBC/Netflix, & MEGA/WENN] The post TikTokers Rally Behind Matthew Lillard After He Admits Quentin Tarantino's Comments Hurt His Feelings -- WATCH appeared first on Perez Hilton.