Explained by Computerphile.
A clip from the classic movie 'Goldmember' from 2002. In the film-within-a-film, Cruise takes the part of a Hollywood star playing the part of Powers. He is joined by Kevin Spacey, as the actor playing Dr Evil, and Danny DeVito as Mini-Me. Gwyneth Paltrow plays the actor who takes on the role of Powers's love interest, Dixie.
Some guys were sick of this guy taking up two spots every day.