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Jimmy Kimmel discussed retirement on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert with wife Molly McNearney, saying he doesn’t see a simple goodbye and would continue creating in some form; his Disney contract runs through May 2027, and both he and McNearney weigh ending the show on a high note versus moving on to new projects, with McNearney expressing she’d support either path while noting the show's importance.
Jimmy Kimmel says Trump’s taunts haven’t rattled him and have instead hardened his resolve, a stance he attributes in part to aging and past financial hardship; his wife Molly McNearney notes she’s more affected by the president’s targeting. The pair discuss how Trump repeatedly urged ABC to fire Kimmel, including a suspension that occurred during a MAGA moment, and Kimmel’s return to air with strong ratings. The First Lady’s calls to cancel his show are mentioned, but Kimmel keeps perspective on the bigger personal challenges he faced early in his career.
Molly McNearney revealed on Armchair Expert that she realized Jimmy Kimmel, then her boss, "wanted to f--k" after a meeting where she named her five favorite foods; six months later he cooked them for her. They dated quietly to avoid disrupting the work dynamic and eventually went public, marrying in 2013 and sharing two children, while Kimmel also has two older kids from his first marriage.
Rob Schneider claimed on Bill O'Reilly's podcast that Jimmy Kimmel has been 'deballed' by his wife Molly McNearney, saying she has 'completely ruined him.' The piece notes McNearney's rise from Kimmel's assistant to co-head writer and executive producer, while also outlining Schneider's 2025 divorce from Patricia Azarcoya and his daughter's criticism of him, all within a broader debate about women's influence in media.
Jimmy Kimmel's wife, Molly McNearney, admitted to trying to dissuade him from reading a critical Trump Truth Social post at the Oscars, fearing it would give the former president "airtime" and end the show on a "sour note." However, Kimmel went ahead and read the post, making his own dig at Trump. McNearney later acknowledged that her husband's instinct was right and joked that she would never win an argument in their household again. Kimmel had previously hinted that he might include last-minute political content in the show, expressing pleasure in making fun of Trump.
During the 2024 Oscars, host Jimmy Kimmel made a joke about Donald Trump despite his wife, Molly McNearney, urging him not to give Trump airtime during the broadcast. Trump responded with criticism on social media, but Kimmel fired back with a retort on stage. McNearney, a co-executive producer of the telecast, expressed regret for trying to dissuade Kimmel from the joke, as she felt it could end the show on a sour note. Kimmel also poked fun at celebrities and celebrated working-class members of Hollywood during the event.
Oscars producer Molly McNearney apologized for the confusion caused by Al Pacino's unconventional Best Picture reveal, explaining that it was a creative decision to save time and not have him announce the nominees. Al Pacino clarified that it was not his choice to skip the nominees.
Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show featured a joke about Donald Trump's criticism of his Oscars hosting, with Kimmel quipping about Trump's absence from the show despite John Cena's nearly naked appearance. Kimmel's wife, an Oscars executive producer, initially tried to dissuade him from responding to Trump's tweet during the ceremony, but Kimmel went ahead with the joke, which garnered a positive audience reaction.
Jimmy Kimmel revealed that he was discouraged from reading Donald Trump's social media posts about his monologue live on-air at the Oscars, but he went ahead and did it anyway. His wife, Molly McNearney, admitted to trying to talk him out of it, fearing it would give Trump unnecessary attention. Trump later posted on Truth Social criticizing Kimmel, to which Kimmel responded during the show. Meanwhile, there are ongoing legal cases against Trump, including a defamation case and others related to classified documents, hush money, and the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Jimmy Kimmel is set to host the 2024 Oscars for the fourth time, citing the quality of nominated movies as a factor in his decision. His wife, Molly McNearney, is a co-executive producer for the show, and the couple shares two children, Billy and Jane, while Kimmel has two other children from a previous marriage. McNearney, a co-head writer for "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", has also appeared in various entertainment works. Kimmel's eldest daughter, Katie, is an artist, and his son, Kevin, has shared moments with his father on social media. The couple's daughter, Jane, has made appearances on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and gained attention for her nonchalant reaction in a viral video. Kimmel has also been open about his son Billy's health challenges and the importance of healthcare for those with pre-existing conditions.
Jimmy Kimmel is set to host the 2024 Oscars, marking his fourth time hosting the prestigious awards ceremony. Molly McNearney will also return as an executive producer. The 2023 Oscars saw a boost in viewership, and this year's awards-contending films include popular titles like "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer." The ceremony will be executive produced by Raj Kapoor, Katy Mullan, and Hamish Hamilton, with the show set to take place on March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre.
Executive producer Molly McNearney, who is also Jimmy Kimmel's wife, explained why Will Smith slap jokes were cut from this year's Oscars. McNearney said they didn't want to make this year all about last year and only the best jokes made it. Kimmel made a few jokes about Smith slapping Chris Rock, but they were fairly tame. McNearney added that there were some jokes that went harder, but they didn't think it was their place to do that. They liked the idea of making fun of the reaction to the slap last year.