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June 3, 2024 at 2:39 PM

Surgeon behind surgery on Jimmy Kimmel’s son Billy speaks out

Dr. Vaughn A. Starnes of the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles led the operation on the 7-year-old, who was born with a congenital heart defect and just underwent his third open heart surgery.
June 3, 2024 at 2:39 PM
VIDEO: Surgeon behind surgery on Jimmy Kimmel’s son Billy speaks out
May 30, 2024 at 7:47 PM

Jimmy Kimmel shares wild hawk homecoming from the hospital after son's heart surgery

Jimmy Kimmel opened up about a crazy homecoming on-air following his son Billy's third open heart surgery.
May 30, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Jimmy Kimmel on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," on May 22, 2024.
May 30, 2024 at 3:05 PM

Jimmy Kimmel gives update on son's surgery

The late-night host said his 7-year-old son Billy is "doing very well" after undergoing open-heart surgery over the weekend.
May 30, 2024 at 3:05 PM
VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel gives update on son's surgery
May 28, 2024 at 11:52 PM

Jimmy Kimmel reveals his 7-year-old son's latest health battle

Jimmy Kimmel says his son Billy, who was born with a heart defect, underwent his third open-heart surgery.
May 28, 2024 at 11:52 PM
VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel reveals his 7-year-old son's latest health battle
May 28, 2024 at 3:06 PM

Jimmy Kimmel says son had 3rd open-heart surgery

The late-night host took to social media to share a picture of his son Billy and gave an update on his health.
May 28, 2024 at 3:06 PM
VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel says son had 3rd open-heart surgery
May 28, 2024 at 12:59 PM

Jimmy Kimmel provides health update on son Billy after 3rd open heart surgery

Jimmy Kimmel shared an update about his son Billy's health in an Instagram post.
May 28, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Jimmy Kimmel holds his son Billy Kimmel during the LA Bowl game between Washington State Cougars and Fresno State Bulldogs, Dec. 17, 2022, in Los Angeles.
1 month ago

Jimmy Kimmel talks family life and 22 seasons of late-night

The late-night host stops by to catch up, talk about his bromance with sidekick Guillermo and what's next for "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
1 month ago
VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel talks family life and 22 seasons of late-night
3 months ago

How Jimmy Kimmel is getting ready to host the Oscars

ABC's Lara Spencer sat down exclusively with Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel on how he's getting ready for Hollywood's biggest night.
3 months ago
VIDEO: How Jimmy Kimmel is getting ready to host the Oscars
4 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel hints at retiring from talk show: 'I think this is my final contract'

Jimmy Kimmel hinted that he might be ready to retire from hosting his talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" at the end of his current contract.
4 months ago
In this Oct. 18, 2023 file photo, Jimmy Kimmel hosts  "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
4 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel hints at retirement from late-night talk show

Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in “GMA” Pop News.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel hints at retirement from late-night talk show
5 months ago

What's behind Jimmy Kimmel's threat to sue Aaron Rodgers

Late night host Jimmy Kimmel lashed out at Aaron Rodgers on social media on Tuesday night.
5 months ago
Aaron Rogers and Jimmy Kimmel.
7 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel returns as Oscars host for fourth time

Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel returns as Oscars host for fourth time
7 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel to return as host for 96th Academy Awards

Jimmy Kimmel will return as host for the 96th Academy Awards, his fourth time in the hosting gig.
7 months ago
Host Jimmy Kimmel speaks onstage during the 95th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California.
9 months ago

Jimmy Kimmel, other late-night hosts to return to their shows Oct. 2

Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert and John Oliver have announced they are returning to their talk shows following the end of the WGA strike.
9 months ago
Host Jimmy Kimmel speaks onstage during the 95th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre, March 12, 2023, in Hollywood, Calif.
1 year ago

'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' 20th anniversary special to feature special guests

The 20th anniversary special of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will air at 10 p.m. ET on Jan. 26.
1 year ago
Host Jimmy Kimmel on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in Hollywood, Calif., June 8, 2022.
2 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel apologizes to Quinta Brunson after Emmys controversy

Jimmy Kimmel has apologized to "Abbott Elementary" creator and star Quinta Brunson, for his controversial Emmys stunt.
2 years ago
Quinta Brunson is a guest at "Jimmy Kimmel LIVE," on Sept. 14, 2022. Kimmel apologized to her after disrupting her acceptance speech at the 2022 Emmy Awards ceremony.
2 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel delivers emotional monologue in wake of Texas school shooting

Jimmy Kimmel delivered an emotional and politically-charged monologue in the wake of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
2 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel spoke emotionally last night on his show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," May 25, 2022, about the Robb Elementary School shooting in Texas that left 19 children and two adults dead.
4 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel apologizes for blackface sketches

Jimmy Kimmel apologized for his past blackface sketches.
4 years ago
In this screengrab, Jimmy Kimmel, speaks during "One World: Together At Home" presented by Global Citizen on April, 18, 2020.
4 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel pulls double duty by hosting ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’

The talk show host sat down with George Stephanopoulos to talk about the show and surprised him with a few million-dollar questions.
4 years ago
VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel pulls double duty by hosting ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’
4 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel donates 1,000 masks to mark son's 3rd birthday

Children's Hospital LA treated his son, Billy, as a newborn.
4 years ago
In this screengrab, Jimmy Kimmel speaks during "One World: Together At Home" presented by Global Citizen on April, 18, 2020.
4 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel says this is the only dinner recipe his kids will eat

Jimmy Kimmel finally shares his famous "Pasta Tina" recipe.
4 years ago
VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel says this is the only dinner recipe his kids will eat
4 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel is keeping busy with mini-monologue amid show hiatus

Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
4 years ago
VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel is keeping busy with mini-monologue amid show hiatus
4 years ago

Guillermo from ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ has a surprise for ‘GMA’

“GMA” sponsor Wendy’s teamed up with the late-night star to give audience members something hearty to start their day.
4 years ago
VIDEO: Guillermo from ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ has a surprise for ‘GMA’
4 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel, Leslie Jones to host new game shows

Revivals of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” and “Supermarket Sweep” will go into production soon.
4 years ago
Revivals of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” and “Supermarket Sweep” will go into production soon.
5 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel to bring back ‘ABC’s Live in Front of a Studio Audience’ for Holiday Special

Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
5 years ago
VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel to bring back ‘ABC Live in Front of a Studio Audience’
5 years ago

Kimmel and Kenneth

ABC News’ Kenneth Moton sits down with late-night comic Jimmy Kimmel to pick his brain about how to be funny on TV… and to prove to the world the two are actually friends.
5 years ago
VIDEO: Kimmel and Kenneth
5 years ago

'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' stars crash Jimmy Kimmel's set at movie premiere

Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
5 years ago
VIDEO: 'Once Upon a Time In Hollywood' stars crash Jimmy Kimmel's set at movie premiere
5 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel set to release children's book

The late night host wrote and illustrated the book, and proceeds will go to children's hospitals around the country.
5 years ago
VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel set to release a children's book
5 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel's comedy club in Las Vegas celebrates its grand opening!

The late-night comedian laughed it up at The Linq Promenade. Profits from the club will go to charity.
5 years ago
VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel's comedy club in Las Vegas celebrates its grand opening!
5 years ago

Tom Brady joins Kimmel, Damon prank

Jimmy Kimmel managed to get Brady, a six-time Super Bowl champion, to help him mess with his on-air arch nemesis, Matt Damon.
5 years ago
VIDEO: Tom Brady joins Kimmel, Damon prank
6 years ago
Musician Kid Rock listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a signing ceremony for the "Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act," in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Oct. 11, 2018.
6 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel on his career and why he's taking on politics in the Trump era

The "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" host opened up about his upcoming shows in Brooklyn what guests fan could expect to see.
6 years ago
VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel on his career and why he's taking on politics in the Trump era
6 years ago

Kimmel congratulates Trump on doing a 'good job of convicting himself'

Jimmy Kimmel congratulated President Donald Trump on "convicting himself" in the Russia collusion investigation after the president posted tweets that the comedian says will come back to haunt him.
6 years ago
VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel congratulated President Donald Trump on "convicting himself" in the Russia collusion investigation after the president posted tweets that the comedian says will come back to haunt him.
6 years ago

Kimmel rips Trump's 'clarification ceremony' about Russia meddling comments

"Our president is a liar and not even a good one,” according to Jimmy Kimmel.
6 years ago
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at the airport in Helsinki, Finland, Sunday, July 15, 2018 on the eve of his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
6 years ago

'GMA' Hot List: Nick Kroll discusses his wardrobe malfunction on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Plus, ABC News' Cecilia Vega dons a green shirt and has fun with various green screen effects live on "GMA."
6 years ago
VIDEO: 'GMA' Hot List: Nick Kroll discusses his wardrobe malfunction on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
6 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel, Ted Cruz sweat their way to basketball glory in Blobfish Classic

Kimmel and Cruz both donated $10,000 to charity for the one-on-one matchup.
6 years ago
Senator Ted Cruz dribbles past Jimmy Kimmel during the Blobfish Basketball Classic and one-on-one interview at Texas Southern University's Health & Physical Education Arena Saturday, June 16, 2018 in Houston.
6 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel goes one on one again with Ted Cruz

The late night host and the Texas senator got together for a good cause and went head to head for what will now forever be called the "Blobfish Classic."
6 years ago
VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel goes one-on-one again with Ted Cruz
6 years ago

Ted Cruz beats Jimmy Kimmel in basketball battle for bragging rights

The late-night show host and the U.S. senator played for charity.
6 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel speaks with ABC's Marcus Moore ahead of Kimmel's basketball game against Sen. Ted Cruz in Houston, June 16, 2018.
6 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel, Ted Cruz trash-talk before charity game

The late-night TV host and the senator from Texas are playing a one-on-one game of basketball in the Blobfish Basketball Classic.
6 years ago
VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel, Ted Cruz trash-talk before charity game
6 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel talks to man attacked by snake, bear, shark

Dylan McWilliams, 20, has been
6 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday night talked to a 20-year-old man who's been attacked by a shark, a bear and a snake.
6 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel celebrates 'tough' son's birthday

Jimmy Kimmel also thanked doctors and nurses who performed two open-heart surgeries.
6 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
6 years ago

Joe Kennedy explains to Jimmy Kimmel why he differs from many Dems on marijuana

The Massachusetts lawmaker said he's standing firm on his position against legalizing pot.
6 years ago
Democratic Rep. Joe Kennedy responds to President Trump's State of the Union address on Jan. 30, 2018.
6 years ago

'Panicked' Jenna Fischer does Jimmy Kimmel interview in a bath towel

'I’m mentally freaking out [because] I’m on a talk show in a towel,' Jenna Fischer said.
6 years ago
Actress Jenna Fischer on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Monday evening.
6 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel reveals why he didn't want to get 'too close' to son Billy

Kimmel's son Billy was born with a heart defect and has undergone two surgeries.
6 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel attends the Lionel Richie Hand And Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre, March 7, 2018, in Hollywood, Calif.
6 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel gets emotional in call for action on gun violence: 'Children are being murdered'

The late-night host called out Trump and Congress over inaction.
6 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Oct. 24, 2017.
6 years ago

VIDEO: President Donald Trump called the nation's libel law "a sham and a disgrace."
7 years ago

Kimmel takes infant son onstage in emotional return, slams Congress over health care

The conversation turned to health care as Kimmel thanked Billy's doctors.
7 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," Aug. 3, 2017.
7 years ago

VIDEO: Kimmel brings son on show in health care plea
7 years ago

VIDEO: Melissa McCarthy gets in the holiday spirit as guest host on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
7 years ago

Jimmy Kimmel's son undergoes 'scheduled and successful' heart surgery, says rep

The "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" host will take the week off to be with his family.
7 years ago
Jimmy Kimmel appears on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," Oct. 26, 2017.  It airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EST and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band.