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Best known as the late-night host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s net worth in 2026 is almost as impressive as Guillermo Rodriguez’s mustache. Starting out as a radio host, Kimmel graduated to television when he began writing promotional work for Fox. He made his on-camera debut as the co-host of the Comedy Central game show Win Ben Stein’s Money, and later co-hosted The Man Show with Adam Carolla. In 2003, Kimmel was given his own series, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, on ABC, and it is one of the on the network.

Kimmel was born in Brooklyn, New York to parents Joan and James, and is the eldest of three siblings. The Kimmel family moved to Las Vegas when Kimmel was nine years old. The late-night host was married to Gina Maddy from 1988-2002, and they share a daughter Katherine (b. 1991) and son Kevin (b. 1993). Kimmel dated comedian Sarah Silverman from 2002-2009. In 2013, Kimmel married Jimmy Kimmel Live! co-head writer Molly McNearney, and together they have a daughter, Jane (b. 2014) and son, Billy (b. 2017). Kimmel delivered a famous monologue about Billy's congenital heart defect on his show.

Jimmy Kimmel's Net Worth

The Late-Night Host Is Worth $50 Million In 2026

According to , Jimmy Kimmel’s net worth in 2026 is $50 million. Kimmel gets paid a $15 million , and since the show has been going strong for over 20 years, it all adds up to a worthy sum. Along with his regular TV hosting duties, Kimmel has appeared on several talk shows in a guest host capacity, including Live with Regis and Kelly and Larry King Live.

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Kimmel has hosted the Academy Awards four times, the Emmys twice, and the American Music Awards five years in a row. In, Kimmel disclosed that he was paid $15 thousand to host the Oscars, which is chump change compared to his regular salary, but it still all adds up. The talk show host also owns four houses in L.A. that equal out to $19.7 million.

Jimmy Kimmel's Age & Height

Kimmel Is A Scorpio

Born on November 13, 1967, Jimmy Kimmel is 57 years old in 2026, and although he has claimed to be 6’1 in the past, puts him at 5’11 and ¼ inches. His November birthday places him as a Scorpio on the zodiac. Represented by the scorpion symbol, Scorpios are known for being passionate and emotionally charged. They are also incredibly ambitious, and can sometimes be vengeful (via ), which is likely why .

Jimmy Kimmel Joined Other Late-Night Hosts For Strike Force Five Podcast

The Hosts Donated The Proceeds To Staff Members Of Their Shows

Late-Night Host For Strike Force Five

In 2026, the Writers Guild of America made history with one of the longest-lasting writers' strikes in America. As a show of support, Jimmy Kimmel joined fellow late-night talk show hosts Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, and Seth Meyers, for the Strike Force Five podcast. In every episode, the group would alternate hosting duties and discuss the hilarious pitfalls and perks of life and late-night TV.

With a limited run of 12 episodes, Strike Force Five was a low-budget production without any supervision, resulting in some chaotic technical issues and improvisation. Nevertheless, Jimmy Kimmel and co.'s podcast series hit number one on both Spotify and Apple charts with its debut on August 30, 2026 (via ). All proceeds from the podcast were used to help late-night staff members of the WGA during the strike.

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