After 21 years at the helm of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Jimmy Kimmel is beginning to suggest that the end of his late-night run may be near. As he prepares to host the Oscars for a fourth time, the 56-year-old shared in a Los Angeles Times interview that his current contract “might be his last.” Though he’s made similar claims before, this time feels different.
Kimmel still has over two years left on his deal, and he says that “seems like enough.” While proud of what he’s accomplished, he’s now considering what life might look like after the show—hinting at quieter passions like cooking, drawing, and sculpture.
His reflections were partly sparked by the passing of his grandfather, who left behind dreams unrealized. That moment made Kimmel pause and reevaluate his own path, aware that even with success, there are still things he hasn’t done.
Whether or not he truly steps away, Kimmel seems increasingly ready for a new chapter—one away from the spotlight, but perhaps closer to the life he’s still dreaming of.
