Molly McNearney Biography

Molly McNearney is an enthusiastic and very creative screenwriter best known for her films Murder Mystery (released in 2019) and Dumplin’ (released in 2018). Molly is best known as the better half of Jimmy Kimmel and they are together since 2013. No matter what the situation is, we will always find Molly supporting her husband be it on camera or off the camera. 

Early Life 

Molly McNearney was born on 5 March 1978, in St. Louis, Missouri, to her parents, Michelle McNearney and Michael McNearney. Kelly McNearney and Michael McNearney, Jr. are her two siblings. McNearney completed her secondary school education at St. Joseph’s Academy in 1996. She afterward went on to The William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications, where she hopes to have a bright future. In the year 2000, she received a bachelor’s degree in advertising.

Molly McNearney Career

Molly started her career as an ad salesperson for ABC. It continues for a long time after she graduates. She left her position as a personal assistant to the executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live, which she had held for several years, in 2013. Molly is also elevated to lead writer in 2018 as a consequence of her dedication to the show. She has also risen in popularity as a lead writer from one level to the next. From writing jokes for the White House Correspondents Dinner to co-creating various storylines for the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards, she’s accomplished a lot. Murder Mystery and Dumplin’ are two of her other flicks.

Controversy

Molly should have known about Jimmy Kimmel’s poignant monologue regarding their son’s health difficulties because she is a writer and producer on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and Kimmel’s wife. McNearney told the Hollywood Reporter that she was still receiving work emails in May while on maternity leave with their newborn baby William (whom they nickname Billy) when she realized she hadn’t received one regarding that night’s monologue “I just want you to watch,” her spouse said instead.

“So there I am, nursing Billy in my living room with my mother by my side, and we are both watching,” she explained. “Throughout it all, I sobbed uncontrollably. I couldn’t believe how much courage it needed to tell that story a week later.” Billy was born on April 21 with a significant heart condition, and Kimmel used it as a rallying cry to ensure that healthcare in this country is affordable for all. A few days after his birth, the newborn underwent open-heart surgery, and he had a second successful surgery this week.

Social Media

Molly McNearney has 624 followers and 1,317 followings on Instagram, where she has 2,464 posts under the username @mmcnearney. She has 155.8k followers and 543 followings on Twitter, where she has used the handle @molleymcnearney since September 2010.

Molly McNearney Biography

Real Name Molly McNearney
Birth Date March 5, 1978
Age (as of 2023) 45 Years
Birth Place Missouri, United States
Profession Screenwriter
College The William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Qualification Graduate

Physical Statistics

Height in feet inches – 5’ 7” – in Centimeters – 170 cm
Weight in Kilograms – 56 kg  –  in Pounds –  123 lbs
Hair Color Blonde
Eye Color Brown

Family

Father Michael McNearney
Mother Michelle McNearney
Sister Kelly McNearney
Brother Michael McNearney, Jr.

Relationship Status

Marital Status Married
Who is her husband? Jimmy Kimmel
Children Two (Jane & William John Billy Kimmel)

Personal Life

Molly and Jiimy fell in love while working on Jimmy’s Show. Molly is the only female writer in the show and gradually, they came close while working on the script of the show. Also, they both were dating during that time but they ended up single and found true love in form of each other. Both of them engaged while enjoying a safari ride in Africa and tied the knot in 2013 in California in the attendance of their friends and family. From this marriage, they are blessed with two children: Jane Kimmel, a daughter, and William John Kimmel, a boy.

Molly McNearney Net Worth

Molly McNearney is a multi-millionaire with a net worth of $20 million. She is able to earn such a large sum entirely due to her talent, passion, and dedication to her profession. In her spare time, she aspires to be a better person.

Trivia

  • The Jimmy Kimmel Live was co-written by Molly McNearney.
  • The Academy Awards and The Fun Mom Dinner were both designed by Molley McNearney.
  • Jimmy literally didn’t show up his interest in Molly because when she met him for the first time, Jimmy barely looked at her. 
  • They started dating in 2010 and slowly grew up their love for each other and took their relationship to a whole new level in 2013 by marrying each other. 

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