Who Is Jimmy Kimmel's First Wife, Gina & How Many Kids Do They Have?
Netizens are eager to learn more about Jimmy Kimmel's first wife, and the timeline of their relationship. The former couple had been married before Kimmel made it big as a talk show host. Thus, details about his relationship with his former wife remain largely unknown. Kimmel is currently married to Molly McNearney.
Here's everything we know about Jimmy Kimmel's first wife, how many kids they have, and more.
Jimmy Kimmel was married to Gina Maddy.
Kimmel and Maddy were college sweethearts who first met when they were both attending the Arizona State University. After a few years of dating, the couple tied the knot in 1988. In a 2017 interview with Vulture, Kimmel shared how the young couple struggled to make ends meet during the early years of the their marriage. He was a radio host at the time and had to move homes several times.
Despite spending over a decade together, the marriage fell apart, leading to the couple's divorce in 2002. The pair cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. The exact cause behind why they parted ways remains unclear.
Shortly after his divorce, Kimmel dated comedian Sarah Silverman for several years. In 2009, Kimmel began a relationship with Molly McNearney, who served as a co-head writer for Kimmel's talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live. The pair married in July 2013 and have been together ever since.
As per , Gina Maddy is a costume designer.
Maddy has previously worked in the costume department of the television movies Party Like the Queen of France (2012) and Party Like the Rich and Famous (2012). Maddy currently runs a vintage inspired loungewear line called Maddy James.
Jimmy Kimmel and Gina Maddy are parents to two kids together.
Their first daughter Katherine 'Katie' Kimmel was born on August 28, 1991, in Tampa, Florida. Katie is an artist who received her BFA from The School of Art Institute of Chicago in 2015. In September 2021, she tied the knot with her partner Will Logsdon, shortly after her 30th birthday.
On September 19, 1993, Kimmel and Maddy welcomed their second child, son Kevin Kimmel. Kevin has pursued a career in television as production assistant, which allows him to spend more time with his father. Additionally, Kimmel is also a father to Jane and Billy, both of whom he had with his current wife, Molly McNearney.
Originally reported by Namrata Ghosh on ComingSoon.
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