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Jimmy Kimmel

American talk show host and comedian · United States · On the map · Comedians · Born 1967 · age 59 · also Italy

James Christian Kimmel is an American television host and comedian. He is best known as the host and executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, which has aired on ABC since 2003.

Jimmy Kimmel is read about 3,042 times a day, in 52 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 13 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 400 days, one point a day.

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2025“I've been hearing a lot about what I need to say and do tonight. And the truth is I don't think what I have to say is going to make much of a difference.”In their words23 September 2025"Jimmy Kimmel is Back!" monologue video (23 September 2025) · "Missed Kimmel's return? Here's a transcript of his monologue" by Luciana

“I understand that to some that felt either ill-timed or unclear or maybe both. And for those who think I did point a finger, I get why you're upset.”In their words23 September 2025"Jimmy Kimmel is Back!" monologue video (23 September 2025) · "Missed Kimmel's return? Here's a transcript of his monologue" by Luciana

“I've been fortunate to work at a company that has allowed me to do the show the way we want to do it for almost 23 years. I've done almost 4,000 shows on ABC.”In their words23 September 2025"Jimmy Kimmel is Back!" monologue video (23 September 2025) · "Missed Kimmel's return? Here's a transcript of his monologue" by Luciana

“The president of the United States made it very clear he wants to see me and the hundreds of people who work here fired from our jobs.”In their words23 September 2025"Jimmy Kimmel is Back!" monologue video (23 September 2025) · "Missed Kimmel's return? Here's a transcript of his monologue" by Luciana

“There was a moment over the weekend, a very beautiful moment. I don't know if you saw this on Sunday. Erika Kirk forgave the man who shot her husband. She forgave him.”In their words23 September 2025"Jimmy Kimmel is Back!" monologue video (23 September 2025) · "Missed Kimmel's return? Here's a transcript of his monologue" by Luciana

“Many in MAGA-land are working very hard to capitalize on the murder of Charlie Kirk.”In their words16 September 2025 reported 18 September 2025 in The Guardian here

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2 statements, newest first
  1. I am a person who gets a lot of threats. I get many ugly and scary threats against my life, my wife, my kids, my co-workers because of what I choose to say.

    23 September 2025 · "Jimmy Kimmel is Back!" monologue video (23 September 2025) · "Missed Kimmel's return? Here's a transcript of his monologue" by Luciana, Own words

  2. I never imagined I would be in a situation like this. I barely paid attention in school.

    23 September 2025 · "Jimmy Kimmel is Back!" monologue video (23 September 2025) · "Missed Kimmel's return? Here's a transcript of his monologue" by Luciana, Own words

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Awards

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Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host
Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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About this person

Kimmel has hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards three times, in 2012, 2016 and 2020, and the Academy Awards four times, in 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2024.

Country
United States
Category
Comedians
Type
Comedian
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1967 · age 59

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