History of Jimmy Kimmel in Timeline

Jimmy Kimmel is a prominent American television host, comedian, writer, and producer best known for hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! since 2003. He has also hosted several high-profile events, including the Primetime Emmy Awards three times and the Academy Awards four times, showcasing his versatility and widespread appeal in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1988: Marriage to Gina Maddy

In 1988, Jimmy Kimmel married Gina Maddy.

1991: Birth of daughter Katherine

In 1991, Jimmy Kimmel's daughter, Katherine, was born.

1993: Birth of son Kevin

In 1993, Jimmy Kimmel's son, Kevin, was born.

2002: Divorce from Gina Maddy

In 2002, Jimmy Kimmel divorced Gina Maddy.

July 20, 2008: Guest Performer with The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

On July 20, 2008, Jimmy Kimmel played the bass clarinet and was a guest performer at a concert in Costa Mesa, California, featuring The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, performing with the group on the song "The Impression That I Get".

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March 2009: End of relationship with Sarah Silverman

In March 2009, Jimmy Kimmel ended his relationship with comedian Sarah Silverman.

October 2009: Starts dating Molly McNearney

In October 2009, Jimmy Kimmel started dating Molly McNearney, a co-head writer for Jimmy Kimmel Live.

2009: Co-hosts Los Angeles Feast of San Gennaro

In 2009, Jimmy Kimmel co-hosted the eighth annual Los Angeles version of the Feast of San Gennaro, a New York City annual tradition, which he co-founded.

August 2012: Engagement to Molly McNearney

In August 2012, Jimmy Kimmel got engaged to Molly McNearney.

July 2013: Marriage to Molly McNearney

In July 2013, Jimmy Kimmel married Molly McNearney.

July 2014: Birth of daughter Jane

In July 2014, Jimmy Kimmel's daughter Jane was born.

April 21, 2017: Birth of son William "Billy" John and subsequent heart surgery

On April 21, 2017, Jimmy Kimmel's second child, William "Billy" John, was born with a rare congenital heart defect, tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) with pulmonary atresia, which was first detected when he had a purplish appearance at three hours after birth. He underwent successful surgery at three days of age.

2018: Fundraising for Jacky Rosen

In 2018, Jimmy Kimmel fundraised for Nevada U.S. Senate candidate (and eventual Senator) Jacky Rosen.

2020: Discovery of relation to Martha Stewart

In 2020, Jimmy Kimmel learned that he and Martha Stewart are cousins through a genealogy report on the TV show Finding Your Roots.

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2021: Title sponsor of the LA Bowl

In 2021, Jimmy Kimmel became the title sponsor of the LA Bowl for that year.

2022: Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl at SoFi Stadium

In 2022, a college football bowl game was to be played annually in Los Angeles at Inglewood's SoFi Stadium. The game became officially known as the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl.

August 30, 2023: Hosts Strike Force Five podcast

On August 30, 2023, Jimmy Kimmel, along with Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert, and John Oliver, began hosting the comedy podcast Strike Force Five to support their staff members during the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike.