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Jimmy Kimmel Thanks Donald Trump & Sam Altman, Talks Freedom Of Speech In Accepting Critics Choice Award: “FIFA Peace Prize Would Have Been Better”

January 5, 2026

At the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, Jimmy Kimmel accepted the Best Talk Show award for 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' and humorously credited Donald Trump for his daily antics, saying, 'Thank you for all the many ridiculous things you do every day.' Chelsea Handler, hosting the event, paid tribute to the late Rob Reiner, calling him the 'nicest guy in Hollywood' and sharing fond memories of their interactions.

Jimmy Kimmel Thanks Donald Trump & Sam Altman, Talks Freedom Of Speech

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Jimmy Kimmel won the Best Talk Show award for 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'.
He thanked Donald Trump during his acceptance speech for his daily antics.
Chelsea Handler hosted the Critics Choice Awards and praised Rob Reiner.
Handler referred to Reiner as the 'nicest guy in Hollywood' and shared personal anecdotes.
The event took place on January 4, 2026, in Santa Monica, California.

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Jimmy Kimmel Thanks Donald Trump & Sam Altman, Talks Freedom Of Speech In Accepting Critics Choice Award: “FIFA Peace Prize Would Have Been Better”

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