Jimmy Kimmel, a familiar face on screens since 1989, has climbed the showbiz ladder from his early days as a cable comedian. Now a successful late-night talk show host on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” he’s even set to host the Oscars for the fourth time – a feat reserved for only a select few.
This begs the question: how much has this comedic multi-hyphenate amassed?
Kimmel’s net worth stands at an impressive $50 million, built through his various roles as comedian, television host, actor, voice actor, screenwriter, and film and TV producer. However, his long-running talk show is his biggest moneymaker, reportedly paying him a staggering $15 million annually. This translates to roughly $88,235 per episode, considering the average season’s 170 episodes.
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Interestingly, hosting the Oscars doesn’t seem as lucrative. During an on-air exchange with co-host Wanda Sykes last year, Kimmel revealed his own Oscar hosting salary to be a mere $15,000 – a stark contrast to his talk show earnings. While the exact reason for this remains unclear, it seems the prestige of hosting the Oscars outweighs the financial gain.
