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entertainment1 year ago

"Jimmy Kimmel's Wife Regrets Trying to Stop Trump Post at Oscars"

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.

entertainment1 year ago

"Inside Jimmy Kimmel's Controversial Trump Feud at the Oscars"

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.

entertainment1 year ago

"Oscars 2024: Kimmel's Controversial Trump Joke and Award Winners"

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.

entertainment1 year ago

"Jimmy Kimmel Defies Request Not to Read Trump's Message at Oscars"

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.

entertainment1 year ago

"Inside Jimmy Kimmel's Family Life as 2024 Oscars Host"

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.

entertainment2 years ago

"Jimmy Kimmel Set to Host 2024 Oscars for the Fourth Time"

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.

entertainment2 years ago

The Oscars and Jimmy Kimmel's Cut Jokes: What Really Happened?

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.