Step Inside Jimmy Kimmel Houses: From His Monologue On Charlie Kirk To His Tudor Mansion, Oceanfront Estates, Swanky Cars And Blended Family — Insi...

In September 2025, late-night television was jolted when Jimmy Kimmel Live! was abruptly taken off air. The move followed a fiery monologue in which the host criticised Donald Trump and his supporters

over their reaction to the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Within hours, ABC suspended the show “indefinitely” and major station groups stopped broadcasting it. Less than a week later, amid public debate about satire and free speech, Kimmel returned to his desk, delivering an emotional opening about the importance of comedy and dissent. The episode marked one of the most dramatic twists in his two-decade run and reminded viewers that even a veteran can find himself at the centre of a cultural storm.

Who is Jimmy Kimmel — in a nutshell

James Christian Kimmel, born 13 November 1967, has been a fixture on American television for more than two decades. He launched Jimmy Kimmel Live! in 2003 and has since become one of the longest-running hosts on ABC. Beyond his nightly duties, he has hosted the Oscars, fronted the Emmy Awards and produced numerous comedy projects. Kimmel’s career began in radio before he found his voice as a writer and on-air talent. His style blends observational humour with political jabs, making him both loved and loathed in equal measure — the classic late-night cocktail.

The controversy that lit the fuse

On the 16 September episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kimmel called out what he saw as hypocrisy in the way MAGA figures were framing Kirk’s death. He also joked about Trump’s public mourning, quipping that it was “how a four-year-old mourns a goldfish”. Conservative circles erupted. Trump himself posted a blistering message on his own platform, calling Kimmel talentless and congratulating ABC for “doing what had to be done”. ABC suspended the show and affiliates blacked it out in several markets.

By the following week, after backlash from comedians, civil libertarians and parts of the audience, Kimmel was back on air, making a speech about the role of satire in democracy. The drama cemented his reputation as a host unafraid to risk the consequences of speaking his mind.

Net worth and how he makes his money

Kimmel’s longevity has paid handsomely. Estimates put his net worth at around 50 million US dollars, with an annual salary from Jimmy Kimmel Live! in the region of 15 million. Hosting high-profile events such as the Oscars and Emmys adds extra millions, as do his production ventures and occasional brand partnerships. Real estate is another cornerstone of his wealth. Over the years, Kimmel has quietly built a portfolio of houses stretching from the Hollywood Hills to the beaches of California and even rustic retreats out of state.

Homes, houses, hideouts – the Kimmel real estate kingdom

When it comes to property, Jimmy Kimmel is no minimalist. His collection reads like a property section’s dream spread. Windsor Square, Los Angeles: In 2025 he and his wife Molly McNearney purchased a stately English Tudor-style mansion for about 7.8 million dollars. With wood-panelled rooms, fireplaces, a pool and guesthouse, it’s a slice of old-world charm in the heart of the city. Hollywood Hills compound: For more than 15 years, Kimmel’s main base has been a two-house compound near Chateau Marmont. One home — about 4,800 square feet, five bedrooms, pool included — was bought in 2008 for 6 million dollars. The adjoining property, purchased in 2010 for 1.1 million, is more modest at two bedrooms but sits within the same family trust.

Hermosa Beach properties: Kimmel owns multiple homes here, including a custom-built oceanfront estate valued over 15 million dollars, plus smaller multimillion-dollar homes. One of them, a four-bedroom house he purchased for just over 2 million, sits a short stroll from the sand with sea-glass-tiled bathrooms and Viking appliances. Rustic retreats: Beyond California, he has interests in a luxury fishing lodge in Idaho’s Swan Valley and a lodge property in Wyoming. Altogether, Kimmel is said to own at least seven multimillion-dollar properties with a combined market value north of 20 million dollars. Even with some mortgage debt, it’s a formidable real estate empire.

Meet the family

Through all the drama, Kimmel has had the grounding force of family. He is father to four children across two marriages. From his first marriage to Gina Maddy, he has daughter Katie, born in 1991, and son Kevin, born in 1993. Both have gravitated toward creative work; Kevin has been a production assistant on major reality shows.

With his second wife Molly McNearney, he has daughter Jane (born 2014) and son Billy (born 2017). Billy was born with a congenital heart condition and underwent open-heart surgery at just three days old — a story Kimmel has shared publicly to advocate for children’s healthcare. Molly, once an executive producer and co-head writer on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, met Jimmy professionally and initially didn’t like him — “He insulted me,” she has joked — before their relationship turned romantic. They married in 2013.

Gina, his first wife, was his college sweetheart. They married young, in 1988, and divorced in 2002. She has worked as a costume designer and now runs a vintage-inspired loungewear line. Kimmel often quips that his younger children have “no respect” for him and gleefully make fun of their dad — proof that even a talk-show host can’t win over every audience.

Car Collection of Jimmy Kimmel

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cadillac Escalade Rolls Royce Cullinan Jaguar F-Type

Fun bits and quirks

A profile of Kimmel wouldn’t be complete without his long-running “feud” with Matt Damon, a comedy bit that’s become a late-night tradition. He once orchestrated a skit involving a dog “marking” Damon’s Hollywood star and regularly ends shows with a tongue-in-cheek apology for bumping Damon from the guest list. Kimmel also frequently weaves real-life experiences into his monologues, from fatherhood to health policy, showing he’s more than just punchlines. With his show back on air and a sprawling property empire under his belt, Kimmel seems unlikely to fade quietly. The September suspension may have dented his ratings and ruffled feathers, but it also sparked a national conversation about comedy and speech. For a man who started in radio and clawed his way into late-night royalty, another controversy is just another act in a long-running show. Between a family that keeps him grounded and houses that give him refuge, Jimmy Kimmel is still very much a headline name — whether for his jokes, his real estate, or the latest twist in his career.