Footage of a heated on-set incident involving comedian and actress Natalie Palamides choking out Jackass cast member Wee-Man has surfaced online, reigniting controversy surrounding her brief and dramatic exit from the 2022 film Jackass Forever. The video, which recently went viral on the Jackass Reddit community, has sparked fresh debate about the circumstances surrounding Palamides’ firing after just one day of shooting.
According to accounts from those present, the altercation began when Palamides and Rachel Wolfson, another female cast member, were sitting out a scene where male cast members were being kicked in the genitals. Sources report that Wee-Man, whose real name is Jason Acuña, made disparaging comments to the women about them not participating. When Palamides defended herself, Acuña allegedly made further derogatory remarks, prompting an escalation.
The pair began wrestling, with the situation intensifying until Palamides applied a chokehold on Acuña while he was on the floor. In the released footage, Johnny Knoxville can be heard egging her on as the struggle takes place. Shortly after the incident, Palamides was dismissed from the production.
Actor John C. Reilly addressed the controversy on his podcast, characterizing Palamides as “one of the bravest people I’ve ever seen on stage” and offering his perspective on what transpired. Reilly claimed that Acuña had made rude comments to both Palamides and Wolfson about sitting around during filming, and that the situation continued to escalate from there.
Palamides herself confirmed her dismissal when she posted the footage to Instagram with the caption “My best and last day on Jackass,” noting that she had been told “anything goes on this set.” In a response to a fan questioning her involvement with the franchise, she replied candidly: “No lol was not asked back after this day… but you should go see it!”
Wolfson publicly supported Palamides, posting her own comment on the footage: “This is what we meant when we said release the files.” This statement came amid broader criticism Wolfson had leveled at cast members, accusing them of harboring misogynistic attitudes. In late July 2026, Wolfson took to social media to call out Acuña and cast mate Steve-O, claiming they “hate women.”
Palamides had been brought on as one of the first women to appear in a Jackass theatrical film, making her firing particularly significant given the franchise’s historical lack of female representation. Prior to the Jackass opportunity, Palamides had established herself as an accomplished performer, known for her role as Buttercup in Cartoon Network’s 2016 Powerpuff Girls reboot and for her critically acclaimed one-woman show “Nate – A One Man Show,” which won the Total Theatre Award at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
The released footage has sparked wider conversation about workplace dynamics on film and television sets, particularly regarding how conflicts are handled when the show’s ethos involves pushing boundaries. While the Jackass franchise has long prided itself on its anything-goes approach to physical comedy, the incident has raised questions about what constitutes appropriate conduct even within that unconventional framework.
In response to the ongoing drama, Palamides and Wolfson have announced a collaborative project called “Jackpuss,” described as a women-led stunt show. Wolfson posted promotional content with the tagline: “They didn’t think women could be dumb, we are here to prove them wrong.” The venture appears to be both a creative opportunity and a pointed response to their experiences within the Jackass ecosystem.
The incident has cast a shadow over the Jackass franchise during what was meant to be a celebratory period. The final theatrical film in the series, titled “Jackass: Best and Last,” was released on June 26, 2026, marking what the crew has stated will be the franchise’s conclusion. Johnny Knoxville has indicated that this represents the natural endpoint for the 26-year-old franchise.
Despite the notoriety of the Palamides incident, it appears to have had little official acknowledgment from the main Jackass camp beyond her removal. The release of the footage now, years after the initial filming, has revived questions about power dynamics, inclusion, and the treatment of cast members at all levels of the production.