Since 2013, Jimmy KimmelMolly McNearney was the writer/producer Molly McNearney’s wife. She was also a head writer. Jimmy Kimmel LiveFor many years. Did you know that this is the comedian’s second marriage at the age of 54? Jimmy’s first wife, Gina Maddy Kimmel, was with the late-night talk show host for many years back in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Here’s everything you need to know about Jimmy Kimmel’s ex-wife and why the couple split.
Gina and Jimmy Were College Sweethearts
Born December 13,Th1964. Gina Maddy was a journalism and communications student at Arizona State University when she met her husband. The couple became a popular pair while Jimmy Kimmel was a student at the university. They got married in 1988 just as Jimmy was starting a career in radio.
Gina was by her husband’s side during his early years on the airwaves, which included co-hosting gigs on local radio stations in Seattle, Washington, Tampa, Florida, and Tucson, Arizona. Eventually, Jimmy landed at KROQ-FM in Los Angeles, where he spent five years as “Jimmy The Sports Guy” on the popular Kevin and Bean morning radio show.
While Jimmy’s radio career was rising, he and Gina had two children—daughter Katie, born in 1991, and son Kevin, born in 1993. These children are now grown up and seem to be doing well. Katie is a California-based artistCeramic sculpture is her main focus. She married musician Will Logsdon in September of 2021.
Kevin has followed his dad’s footsteps into the entertainment world as an actor and crew member, with credits on shows such as Tosh.0 – The Meltdown with Jonah & Kumail, Survivor Crank Yankers.
Unfortunately, Kimmel and Gina split in 2003After almost 14 years of marriage. At the time of their breakup, Kimmel had just left his gig on Comedy Central’s The Man Show will host his own late night talk show on ABC. Jimmy Kimmel Live. Except for Gina’s mention of irreconcilable difference in her court filing, Kimmel was not as famous back then.
Rumors claim Jimmy Cheated
While we don’t know for sure what lead to the collapse of Jimmy and Gina’s long marriage, some people have speculated that it was due to Kimmel’s burgeoning relationship with fellow comic, Sarah Silverman. The timing seems to match up—after knowing each other for years, Kimmel and Silverman started dating openly in 2003, not long after Kimmel’s divorce was final. Many insiders described the relationship as “a very special one.” an “open secret” in Hollywood.
Of course, that relationship also didn’t last—after seven years of dating, Kimmel and Silverman broke up in 2009. Kimmel says that the comedians are still friends. it took some time for them to reconnectAfter their separation. “It definitely took some time,” he told Entertainment TonightIn a 2019 interview. “It was never like where we didn’t like each other, hated each other or anything like that. But it definitely took some time to be comfortable enough to be friends again.”
What Gina Maddy Kimmel is Up To Now
It doesn’t seem like there was any conflict between Kimmel and his ex wife over Silverman’s relationship. They worked together to raise their children together and still respect each other.
Gina worked as a costume designer for TV movies like “The Last Dance” and “The Wedding.”Party Like the Rich and Famous Party like the Queen of France. Designer, 57, is not only skilled in costume work. launched a vintage loungewear lineMaddy James was named in 2014. It’s unclear if the line is still active, as its official website no longer exists and its Etsy shop says the brand is “taking a short break.”
We do know Gina has rekindled her love for Chris Jones. According to an Instagram post, the couple has been together for 18 year. He is often seen on her Instagram feed, and it appears that the couple is very happy.
Gina is a frequent Instagram user. She posts photos of her cats, her grown children, and the many trips she takes along Jones.
