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The evolution of Jimmy Kimmel’s career

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Published Sep. 20, 2020, 10:45 a.m. ET
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Jimmy Kimmel is set to host the 2020 Emmy Awards, marking his third time hosting the event. Those who've followed Kimmel's career know that the host's journey to the A-list came from surprising beginnings. Take a look at some of Kimmel's career highlights through the years.
Jimmy Kimmel is set to host the 2020 Emmy Awards on Sunday, marking his third time hosting the event. Those who’ve followed Kimmel’s career know that the host’s journey to the A-list came from surprising beginnings. Take a look at some of Kimmel’s career highlights. Getty Images
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Many were first introduced to Jimmy Kimmel as part of a duo with Adam Corolla when the two hosted "The Man Show" in 1999 on Comedy Central.
Many were first introduced to Kimmel as part of a duo with Adam Carolla, when the two hosted “The Man Show” on Comedy Central in 1999. Getty Images
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The show ran from 1999 - 2004 and featured frequent segments with scantily clad women. They are pictured here with "The Juggy Girls."
The show ran from 1999-2004 and featured frequent segments with scantily clad women. They are pictured here with “The Juggy Girls.” Getty Images
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Adam Corolla and Jimmy Kimmel made a crossover appearance on the series "Crank Yankers" in 2002. The show featured comedians making crank calls to people.
Carolla and Kimmel made a crossover appearance on the series “Crank Yankers” in 2002. The show featured comedians making crank calls to people. Getty Images
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He rubbed shoulders with A-Listers, including his then girlfriend Sarah Silverman, at the 2003 Academy Awards.
Kimmel rubbed shoulders with A-listers, including his then-girlfriend, Sarah Silverman, at the 2003 Academy Awards. Getty Images
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He hosted one of his first award shows with the "American Music Awards" in 2003.
Kimmel hosted one of his first award shows in 2003 with the American Music Awards. Getty Images
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A few years after his talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" premiered in 2003, he was going strong with a steady stream of celebrity guests (pictured here with Jamie Kennedy and Kim Raver.)
Following the 2003 premiere of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” the comedian’s talk show continued to feature a steady stream of celebrity guests. Kimmel is pictured with Jamie Kennedy and Kim Raver. (Pictured here with Jamie Kennedy and Kim Raver.) Getty Images
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He showed his funny bone, and then some, at the 2006 Comic Relief show in Las Vegas.
Kimmel showed his funny bone and more at the 2006 Comic Relief show in Las Vegas. Getty Images
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His proud parents, and long-term girlfriend Sarah Silverman showered him in affection over his 40th birthday in 2007.
Kimmel’s parents and Silverman shower the comedian with love for his 40th birthday in 2007. Getty Images
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Nobody could say Kimmel was washed up, even as he took to the dunk tank at a celebrity charity event.
Nobody could say Kimmel was washed up, even as he took to the dunk tank at a celebrity charity event in 2009. Getty Images
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In 2010 he took the red carpet with girlfriend and future wife, Molly McNeary. They would eventually marry in 2013.
After a breakup with Silverman, Kimmel hit the red carpet in 2010 with future wife Molly McNearney. They would marry in 2013. Getty Images
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By 2012 Kimmel was used to black tie affairs, but he still dressed in his pajamas to read the nominees of the Emmy's with Kerry Washington.
By 2012, Kimmel was used to black-tie affairs, but he still dressed in his pajamas to read the Emmy nominees with Kerry Washington. Getty Images
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Kimmel received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013.
Kimmel received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013. Getty Images
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In 2015 Kimmel had the nations attention when he hosted Barack Obama on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
In 2015, Kimmel had the nation’s attention when he hosted then-President Barack Obama on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Getty Images
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For the MusiCares Person of the Year Show, Kimmel dressed as Lionel Richie while speaking on stage in 2016.
For the 2016 MusiCares Person of the Year Show, Kimmel dressed as Lionel Richie, who was being honored. Getty Images
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Molly McNeary and Jimmy Kimmel celebrated their newest family addition at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2017. The couple share two children today.
Kimmel and McNearney celebrate their new addition at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2017. They share two children today, daughter Jane and son Billy. Getty Images
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Kimmel hosted the Academy Awards for the second time in 2018.
Kimmel hosted the Academy Awards for the second time in 2018. Getty Images
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Kimmel has been all over the map when it comes to his hosting, and his repeated appearances suggest he isn't going anywhere.
Kimmel has been all over the map when it comes to hosting, and his repeated appearances suggest he isn’t going anywhere. Getty Images
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