Jimmy Kimmel’s Paydays Increased During His Late-Night Success — What’s His Net Worth Now?
The comedian started hosting 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' in 2003.
Updated Sept. 18 2025, 1:45 p.m. ET
Since first starting in showbiz in the '80s, Jimmy Kimmel has built an incredibly successful career as a TV show host, actor, producer, writer, and media personality.
A two-time Emmy Award-winner, Jimmy has entertained millions of viewers over the past few decades. He's used his platform to discuss issues happening in the world, which, unfortunately, resulted in his late-night show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, ending abruptly.
Amid right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting in September 2025, Jimmy took the stage to comment on his death, stating comments like, "many in MAGA land are working very hard to capitalize on the murder of Charlie Kirk.” The comment resulted in ABC suspending the show indefinitely after 22 years on the air. According to AP News, Andrew Alford, president of Nexstar’s broadcasting division, said in a statement that Jimmy's comments were "offensive and insensitive at a critical time in our national political discourse."
As Jimmy's career shifts, some are wondering the details of his net worth and personal life. Here's everything to know.
What is Jimmy Kimmel's net worth?
Taking inspiration from one of his idols, David Letterman, Jimmy reportedly started hosting a radio show on KUNV while still in high school.
He soon began working for major TV channels like Fox and Comedy Central. One of his first real breakthroughs came about in the '90s, when he landed a guest co-host role on Win Ben Stein's Money. Soon enough, he started booking appearances on Howard Stern, Set for Life, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Jimmy Kimmel
Media Personality, Actor, Writer, Producer, Talk Show Host
Net worth: $50 million
Jimmy Kimmel is perhaps best recognized for his work as the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! As an actor, he starred in Scandal, Pitch Perfect 2, The Real O'Neals, and others. What's more, he is a prolific writer and producer.
Birth date: Nov., 13, 1967
Birth place: Brooklyn, N. Y.
Birth name: James Christian Kimmel
Father: James John Kimmel
Mother: Joan Iacono
Marriages: Molly McNearney (since 2013), Gina Kimmel (1988 - 2002)
Children: Jane and William John Billy (with Molly McNearney), Katie and Kevin (with Gina Kimmel)
Education: Jimmy graduated from Clark High School in Las Vegas in 1985 before attending University of Nevada, Reno. He soon transferred to Arizona State University.
Jimmy Kimmel is the proud dad of four children.
Jimmy married Gina in June 1988.
They welcomed their first daughter, Katie, on Aug. 28, 1991, and their first son, Kevin, on Sept. 19, 1993. Jimmy and Gina divorced in 2002.
Katie carved a successful career as an actress and the star of TV shows like Crank Yankers. An actor, sound mixer, and seasoned production assistant, Kevin has worked on shows like Tosh.0 and Last Comic Standing in the past.
Jimmy and Molly McNearney started dating around 2009, and they tied the knot on July 13, 2013. They share two younger children, Jane and William "Billy" John.