Who is Jimmy Kimmel’s TV writer wife Molly McNearney? Jimmy Kimmel Live!’s executive producer works on the Oscars and Emmys, is pals with Jennifer Aniston, and shares 2 kids with the talk show host
- Jimmy Kimmel may be the frontman for this year’s Oscars ceremony, but he had some help from his wife, Molly McNearney, who is executive producing the starry show for the fourth time
- Kimmel and McNearney met at work and got married in 2013 in front of several A-listers, including Ben Affleck, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski
It’s Oscars time again! Whatever you think of this year’s Academy Award winners, one couple have been more central to proceedings than you might think – and that’s Jimmy Kimmel and his wife Molly McNearney.
That’s because not only is Kimmel the show’s suave onstage host at the Dolby Theatre, but because McNearney is executive producing the feel-good event for the fourth time as well, according to the Associated Press.
“We’re really excited about this year,” she told the news outlet prior to the ceremony, “It’s a phenomenal year of movies. And we have great movies that the home audience is familiar with, which makes our jobs easier.”
Here’s what we know about Jimmy Kimmel’s talented wife, who’s been working hard behind the scenes:
Molly McNearney is a TV writer and producer
McNearney, 46, is something of a Hollywood stalwart. Per People, she is the executive producer and co-head writer at Jimmy Kimmel Live!.