With him having made such a massive impact on the entertainment industry, it's no surprise that Jimmy Kimmel was named one of Time's Most Influential People in 2013 and in 2018. Though the late night host is usually making us all laugh, it was how seriously he took his platform that landed him on the list.
In 2017, he started out his talk show on a much different note. Instead of telling jokes and receiving laughs, Kimmel began to get emotional as he told the audience about the recent birth of his baby boy. "And he appeared to be a normal, healthy baby until about three hours after he was born," he said. After having trouble breathing, doctors discovered that the baby had heart problems that needed to be addressed immediately. His son was then rushed into open heart surgery and, luckily, the issue was resolved.
During the show, Kimmel addressed his millions of viewers and encouraged them to donate to the Children's Hospital in Los Angeles. He also brought attention to the White House itself, which at the time, was discussing a decrease in funding to the National Institute of Health. "More than 40% of the people who would've been affected by the National Institute of Health are children," Kimmel added. Though he makes millions making people laugh, Kimmel's first priority will always be fighting for a good cause.
