In a delightful twist of fate, beloved late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has officially been granted Italian citizenship, fulfilling a lifelong connection to his ancestral homeland. The ceremony, filled with warmth and humour, marked a poignant moment for the comedian, who has often joked about his Italian roots on his show.
A Journey Back to His Roots
Kimmel, whose maternal grandfather hailed from Sicily, has long celebrated his Italian heritage. The citizenship approval comes after years of paperwork and bureaucratic hurdles, a process Kimmel humorously compared to "waiting for a pizza in a blizzard."
An Emotional Ceremony
The naturalisation ceremony was a heartfelt affair, with Kimmel sharing laughs and tears as he received his official documents. "I may host a show in America, but my heart has always been half-Italian," he quipped during the event.
What This Means for Kimmel
With dual citizenship, Kimmel now enjoys the right to live, work, and vote in Italy—though fans needn't worry about him relocating just yet. "I promise I'm not abandoning Hollywood," he reassured viewers in a recent monologue. "But if Italy wants me to host Eurovision, I'm available."
A Trend Among Celebrities
Kimmel joins a growing list of celebrities reclaiming European citizenship, a trend that has surged post-Brexit. His story resonates with many descendants of immigrants who seek to reconnect with their family histories.
Whether this inspires a new wave of heritage-based citizenship remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Jimmy Kimmel's Italian adventure is just beginning.
