Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Jimmy Kimmel's Wife Details Family Rift Over Trump Support
Imagine you have a family, and some of them really like a certain politician, let's call him Mr. T. Jimmy Kimmel's wife, Molly, grew up in a family that liked Mr. T's ideas.
But as Molly got older, she started to see things differently, especially because her husband, Jimmy, often disagrees with Mr. T. Molly felt so strongly about this that she emailed her family members before an election, begging them not to vote for Mr. T. She explained why she thought it was a bad idea and how it felt like they were voting against her and her husband.
Unfortunately, most of her family either ignored her or got angry, and now Molly doesn't talk to some of them.
She feels sad because it's not just about politics for her, but about what she sees as important family values.
She wishes things were different but feels her family isn't aligned with her anymore.
Molly McNearney, wife of Jimmy Kimmel, has strained relationships with some family members over their support for Donald Trump.
McNearney revealed on a podcast that she attempted to convince conservative family members not to vote for Trump before the 2024 election.
She sent emails to her family listing reasons not to vote for Trump, but received mostly ignored responses or 'insane' replies.
McNearney views her family's support for Trump as a rejection of her husband and their family, focusing on 'family values' over party politics.
The situation has led to lost relationships with some relatives, although she has grown closer to others with aligned views.
- Who
- Molly McNearney, wife of Jimmy Kimmel and television writer
- What
- Revealed she has strained relationships with some family members over their support for Donald Trump and her attempts to convince them not to vote for him.
- When
- Spoke about this on Thursday, referencing events leading up to the 2024 presidential election.
- Where
- On the 'We Can Do Hard Things' podcast.
- Why
- She believes voting for Trump is a rejection of her husband, their family, and family values, and feels her family is being misinformed.
Molly McNearney's Perspective
Family Members' Stance (Implied)
Voting for Trump
Molly McNearney's Perspective
Views voting for Trump as a rejection of her husband, their family, and family values. Believes it's about personal values, not party politics.
Family Members' Stance (Implied)
Continues to support Trump, leading to strained or lost relationships with McNearney, implying a prioritization of political beliefs over familial harmony.
Family Relationships
Molly McNearney's Perspective
Has lost relationships with some family members due to their support for Trump and finds the situation painful.
Family Members' Stance (Implied)
Maintained their support for Trump despite McNearney's efforts, resulting in a breakdown in communication with her.
Family Background vs. Current Views
Molly McNearney's Perspective
Grew up in a conservative Republican household but her views evolved after leaving home and experiencing diverse perspectives.
Family Members' Stance (Implied)
Remains rooted in conservative Republican beliefs, potentially feeling personally attacked or misrepresented by McNearney's perspective.
- Spouse
- Jimmy Kimmel
- Profession
- Television writer and producer
- Podcast Appearance
- We Can Do Hard Things
- Reason for Family Strain
- Support for Donald Trump
- McNearney's Action
- Emailed family members begging them not to vote for Trump, listing reasons.
- Family Response
- Mostly ignored or provided 'insane responses'.