Meet Jimmy Kimmel's Family Including His Wife and 4 Kids… as the Late-night Host Remains Under the Spotlight After his Show Was Pulled From Air

Jimmy Kimmel has recently found himself in the spotlight amid some significant changes to his late-night show, which was temporarily taken off the air before making its comeback. Beyond the screen, Kimmel leads a rich family life, centered around his loving wife and four children.

RadarOnline.com dives into the details of Kimmel’s family dynamics and personal life.

Kimmel and Molly McNearney share a love story that spans over a decade. The two first met in 2004, when she took on the role of a writer’s assistant for his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Their initial encounter was memorable, as McNearney recalled, “When I first met him, he insulted me.” However, her athletic prowess caught Kimmel’s attention, and thus began their journey together.

Though they didn’t start dating until 2010, their connection deepened quickly after McNearney became a co-head writer. “Initially, we were just friends,” she said, noting that both were involved with other partners at the time. Following Kimmel’s breakup with Sarah Silverman, their relationship blossomed.

Kimmel proposed during a vacation in South Africa three years later, and they tied the knot on July 13, 2013, in Ojai, California. Kimmel previously had a marriage with his college sweetheart, Gina Maddy, which lasted from 1988 to 2002.

Kimmel’s first daughter, Katie Kimmel, was born on August 28, 1991, during his first marriage. After obtaining her BFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2015, she launched her career as an artist in California. She began selling her original artwork, apparel, and home goods a few years later.

In 2021, Katie celebrated her marriage to Will Logsdon, and they welcomed their daughter, Patti Joan, in May. Kimmel humorously announced his granddaughter’s name, joking about a potential connection to Melania Trump, before revealing the infant’s actual name.

The couple’s first child together, Jane Kimmel, was born on July 10, 2014. She has made several delightful appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live! over the years, demonstrating her humor, such as when she cheekily said “Happy… Farters-Day” to her father in 2021.

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Billy Kimmel joined the family on April 21, 2017, but his arrival was marred by medical challenges. Shortly after birth, he was diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot, a serious heart condition that necessitated open-heart surgery when he was just three days old.

Jimmy shared this anxious experience with his audience during a May 2017 show, detailing how they realized something was amiss when Billy wasn’t getting enough oxygen. Billy underwent subsequent surgeries as he grew, showcasing his resilience and prompting his parents to express gratitude for his health on every birthday.