Actor Adam Scott openly admits that a funny description of them and the Boy Meets World co-star Rider Strong, a throwback to when Scott felt dumped on and ashamed, is historic and now forgotten with him by the wayside.
Mr. Scott first talked about the “long, boring tension” on Rider’s podcast in 2023, but according to his latest statement on Entertainment Weekly’s The Awardist podcast, their feud is behind them.
Rider Strong, ex-Boy Meets World: Emotional baggage, Scott tells it is “gone”
Now Scott, 52, retold the story of an unfortunate event with the cast of the second season, of which he was Griff Hawkins.
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Scott remembers that after the shooting of the season was over, he decided to go down to the set and take a picture with Rider Strong.
However, Strong is said to have backed away and gave him a rather puzzling look, which made Scott surprised and insecure.
“It’s a really embarrassing moment. I thought of it way more than I should have,” Scott said in 2023.
Even though the incident was short, Scott kept thinking about it for almost 30 years.
Old Wounds Brought to Light by a Podcast Appearance
This issue was raised when Scott was a guest on Pod Meets World, a podcast hosted by Boy Meets World alumni including Strong himself, in 2023.
Scott related the story to illustrate how the moment had a profound impact on him emotionally.
To Scott’s great wonder, Strong totally forgot the incident.
When Scooter’s account was revealed, Strong immediately apologized on the spot, going as far as to say that he didn’t realize how those seemingly insignificant things could have such a big impact.
New Interview Brings Public Closure
On August 4, 2025, during his visit on The Awardist podcast, Scott was once again questioned about the incident.
The host asked if everything had been resolved, to which Scott responded with a straightforward answer and a chuckle.
“No, absolutely,” Scott confirmed. “We dealt with it and I believe it has been put to rest.”
Scott remarked that he probably exaggerated the memory a lot more than it deserved when talking about his lack of confidence as a young actor in Hollywood.
A Window Into Adam Scott’s Early Career Insecurities
The Emmy-nominated actor laid out that he was a fish out of water in Hollywood in his first years of work.
Unlike those who had been brought up in the entertainment industry, Scott said he got started without the confidence or the support that comes from having inside connections.
“It was 20 years before I stopped feeling nervous on every set,” Scott said. “I still get scared certain people sometimes.”
The hug saga grew to be a metaphor for Scott’s feelings of being left out, which he could only accept and let go after a long time.
Now Focused on ‘Severance’ and Awards Season
Having already moved on from the past, Scott is dedicating himself to the great success of his show Severance on Apple TV+.
He received his nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series at the 77th Emmy Awards, scheduled for September 14, 2025, m.
He is competing with industry heavyweights like Sterling K. Brown (This Is Us), Gary Oldman (Slow Horses), Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us), and Noah Wyle (The Librarians: Redemption) for the award.
Scott’s transferring of his past a sensation of vulnerability alongside his professional growth may well be the same with voters’ empathy and fans’ appreciation.
A Point of Resentment — and Transformation
The above commentary on an almost forgotten 1990s TV incident has reawakened the audience’s feelings.
Scott’s narrative teaches that long-gone unexpressed emotions can influence our perception of ourselves and that the mere recognition towards them is the way to change.
“I actually feel good about it now,” Scott said. “That strange little time doesn’t bother me anymore.”
Scott is probably going to keep on with his awards campaign in the coming weeks.
As public interest in Boy Meets World nostalgia and Severance’s success continues to grow, his confession of personal growth may become a victorious story for him during the Emmy season.
