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Jay Leno Reflects on Healing Feud with Jimmy Kimmel

5/7/2025

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Jay Leno opened up about his long-standing feud with Jimmy Kimmel during an episode of “In Depth With Graham Bensinger.” The rivalry ignited in 2010 when Kimmel took jabs at Leno, a moment Leno now regrets not addressing. However, their relationship has healed, highlighted by Leno's heartfelt support during Kimmel's son's surgery in 2017.

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Jay Leno opened up about his long-standing feud with Jimmy Kimmel during an episode of “In Depth With Graham Bensinger.” The rivalry ignited in 2010 when Kimmel took jabs at Leno, a moment Leno now regrets not addressing. However, their relationship has healed, highlighted by Leno's heartfelt support during Kimmel's son's surgery in 2017.