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Mina Kimes Wins $1 M for LA Homeless Charity on Celebrity Jeopardy

5/17/2026

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Mina Kimes Wins

Mina Kimes won the Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars finale, securing a $1 million prize for the SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition of Los Angeles.
She defeated actor-comedian Ike Barinholtz and actor Steven Weber, who each earned $200,000.
Kimes entered the final with $12,500, ahead of Weber’s $10,500 and Barinholtz’s $5,100.
SELAH announced the prize will fund volunteer programs for Angelenos lacking food, health and housing.

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Mina Kimes Hosts

Mina Kimes will host the National Spelling Bee on ION later this month.
Mina Kimes attended the Gold House 5th Annual Gold Gala at The Music Center on May 9, 2026, with Getty Images photography.
She promotes The Mina Kimes Show podcast, which often mentions her dog Lenny.
Ike Barinholtz donated his $200,000 prize to the Noonan Syndrome Foundation.
Steven Weber gave his $200,000 prize to New Directions for Veterans.

Summary

Mina Kimes Secures

Kimes closed the finale with a $21,410 total, securing the $1 million prize for the SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition.
She answered 155 clues correctly, missed 24, hit 10 of 15 Daily Doubles, and was first on the signal for roughly 36 % of clues.
Her training with former champions and advice from James Holzhauer led analysts to project a Tournament of Champions invitation.

History

Historical Context

When Chris Tarrant began hosting the UK’s Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in 1998, the programme showed how quiz shows could generate large charitable payouts. Building on that model, Mina Kimes won the 2026 Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars episode and directed a $1 million prize to Los Angeles’ SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition, illustrating the lasting link between high-stakes quizzes and urban philanthropy.

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Mina Kimes Wins

Mina Kimes won the Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars finale, securing a $1 million prize for the SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition of Los Angeles.
She defeated actor-comedian Ike Barinholtz and actor Steven Weber, who each earned $200,000.
Kimes entered the final with $12,500, ahead of Weber’s $10,500 and Barinholtz’s $5,100.
SELAH announced the prize will fund volunteer programs for Angelenos lacking food, health and housing.

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