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Jimmy Kimmel is a grandfather: Comedian reveals daughter Katie welcomed her first child

  • Jimmy Kimmel missed the May 19 taping of his late-night show to be present for the birth of his granddaughter, Patti Joan, in Beverly Hills.
  • Kimmel shared that this was only the second occasion in over two decades he missed a taping for reasons other than the COVID-19 pandemic or planned vacations, emphasizing how important the birth was to him.
  • During the May 20 episode, Kimmel apologized to the audience and guest Seth Rogen, who was understanding about the sudden cancellation.
  • Kimmel described becoming a grandfather as a significant duty and expressed that welcoming a child in today's environment feels somewhat daunting.
  • Kimmel reached a significant personal milestone by becoming the first currently active late-night television host to welcome a grandchild since Johnny Carson.
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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
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