How many times has Jimmy Kimmel hosted the Oscars?

Jimmy Kimmel returned to host the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday. Here’s how many times he’s had the privilege.

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Update: Mar 11th, 2024 02:21 EDT

On Sunday night, live from the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, the 96th Academy Awards were celebrated. Jimmy Kimmel returned to the Academy Award’s stage to host the prestigious gala.

In announcing his return, the Academy’s Bill Kramer and Janet Yang told Variety that the organization was “thrilled to have Jimmy return as host and Molly [Jimmy’s wife] as executive producer of the Oscars. They share our love of movies and our commitment to producing a dynamic and entertaining show for our global audience.”

I am enthused to announce that I am returning to host the #Oscars on Sunday March 10th. Please keep it between us, thanks. @TheAcademy pic.twitter.com/LtF7hFMV9L
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) November 15, 2023

This year, during his performance, he was the target of an attack by former Presidnet Donald Trump on Truth Social. Kimmel, who is known for a segment on his show where celebrities read mean tweets, read the message to the crowd. He then used his prime time position to respond to the former president, calling out Trump’s behavior as immature and poking fun at the various legal cases he is subject to at this time.

Jimmy Kimmel responds to Donald Trump’s review of his Oscar hosting performance: “Isn’t it past your jail time?”pic.twitter.com/zDvP3Lxpno
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) March 11, 2024