Jimmy Kimmel Becomes First-Time Grandfather As Daughter Katie Welcomes Baby Girl

Surprise! Jimmy Kimmel is a grandfather. The late-night host, 57, announced the happy news on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” May 20, revealing that his oldest daughter, Katie, had welcomed a baby girl the night before. Jimmy explained that the little one’s arrival was the reason he’d skipped his show for just the second time in 22 years, but despite the sudden absence he made sure to still bring the jokes even at the hospital! Jimmy revealed how he pranked his Aunt Chippy about the baby’s name and he also delivered a few punchlines for the audience, too. Katie, 33, is Jimmy’s daughter with first wife Gina Maddy. The pair also share 31-year-old son Kevin. Jimmy and wife Molly McNearney are parents to two younger children, son Billy, 8, and daughter Jane, 10.