Jimmy Kimmel’s Wife Molly McNearney Weighs in on His Possible Retirement From Late Night
- On Monday, Jimmy Kimmel revealed his children are aware of his public feud with Donald Trump, comparing the former president to "Dr. Evil" and viewing him as a villain.
- Kimmel and Trump have traded public criticism for years, a dynamic that has recently extended into the comedian's household as his children try to understand the conflict.
- Co-Head writer and executive producer Molly McNearney said the political tension makes her husband's work feel important, though she admits retirement "definitely appeals to me for the nervous system of the household."
- Speaking on the Armchair Expert podcast, the 58-year-old comedian said he is "never going to stop doing things," even if he eventually leaves Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
- Kimmel signed a three-year deal in 2022, securing his position at ABC through May 2027, though he has previously expressed uncertainty about his long-term tenure in late-night television.
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