Take a look at photos of Jimmy Kimmel through the years as a comedian and talk show host
From The Man Show to becoming one of the most recognizable names in late night, Jimmy Kimmel’s career has spanned radio, comedy, and television. He got his start in radio, hosting a Sunday night interview show on UNLV’s college station before moving through stations like KROQ-FM in Los Angeles. While working as “Jimmy the Sports Guy” for the Kevin and Bean morning show, he befriended comedian Adam Carolla. That friendship led to co-hosting The Man Show after Kimmel had already made a mark as the wisecracking sidekick on Comedy Central’s Win Ben Stein’s Money.
In 2025, Jimmy Kimmel Live! was briefly suspended after backlash surrounding comments Kimmel made about the Charlie Kirk shooting — but the host later returned to air before taking another short break following the death of his longtime bandleader and childhood friend, Cleto Escobedo III. In an emotional tribute, Kimmel described Escobedo as “a great friend, father, son, musician and man,” telling viewers they had been “inseparable since I was nine years old.” The show is currently on a brief hiatus as Kimmel takes time to grieve and spend time with family.
Despite the challenges, Kimmel remains one of late night’s most enduring figures — earning a Creative Arts Emmy in 2025 for Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and launching a new charitable effort, the “Big, Beautiful Food Bank,” to support families affected by the 2025 government shutdown.
Scroll through the gallery to see photos of Jimmy Kimmel.
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Joe Biden on Jimmy Kimmel
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The man in charge! Jimmy Kimmel had President Joe Biden on his show in June of 2022.
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Jimmy Kimmel With Wife Molly McNearney
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Jimmy Kimmel and Molly McNearney arrive at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles in September 2019. Jimmy and Molly have been together since 2009.
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Jimmy Kimmel Knows Comedy
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Jimmy Kimmel attends ‘Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club’ official launch at The LINQ Promenade in Las Vegas in 2019. Jimmy has been a big name in comedy since his ‘Win Ben Stein’s Money’ days.
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Jimmy Kimmel With Family
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Now, that’s a handful. Jimmy Kimmel carries his son William Kimmel while holding the hand of his daughter Jane Kimmel and wife Molly McNearney. The family is seen arriving for the world premiere of ‘Toy Story 4’ at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, in June 2019
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Jimmy Kimmel in a Suit
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Jimmy Kimmel cuts a lean figure at the Walt Disney Television Upfronts 2019 in May 2019. There was once a time when Jimmy was the portly comic relief. Not anymore.
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Jimmy Kimmel at the 28th Annual UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation’s “Taste For A Cure” event at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on May 02, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.
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2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards
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Jimmy Kimmel, winner of the Outstanding Host for a Game Show Award for “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire”, at the 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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