Jimmy Kimmel Guests August 21, 2026

Episode clips

Jean Smart

Jean Smart marks the conclusion of Hacks, discusses Deborah Vance’s comedy influences and considers a possible Emmy milestone. She also shares an Ireland flirtation that amused her sons and the practical reason she distributed pizza to fans after a live show.

Interview

Jean Smart on Final Season of Hacks, Possibly Making Emmys History & Getting Hit on in Ireland

Jean Smart reflects on ending Hacks after its planned five-season arc, the challenge of making Deborah Vance believable as a stand-up and the Emmy record she could tie. She also recounts being flirted with in an Ireland bar while her sons watched, and explains why she handed leftover pizza to fans after a live Deborah Vance show.

Richard Gadd

Richard Gadd promotes Half Man and explains how its fictional characters trace the damage of learned prejudice from childhood into adulthood. He also looks back on his humbling Edinburgh Fringe beginnings and previews his acting role opposite Juno Temple in Husbands.

Interview

Richard Gadd on New Show Half Man, Being Nominated for an Emmy & Getting His Start in Acting

Richard Gadd discusses Half Man, explaining that the drama is fictional and grew from his interest in how prejudice shapes two men into adulthood; he also describes overcoming his fear of playing Reuben. He recalls performing for a single Edinburgh Fringe attendee and previews Husbands, an upcoming Apple TV series with Juno Temple.

FAQ

Who were the guests on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Aug 21, 2026?

Jean Smart, Richard Gadd, and Bella Brown were the guests on this episode. The episode originally aired on Aug 18, 2026.

When did this episode air?

This was a rerun broadcast on Aug 21, 2026. The episode originally aired on Aug 18, 2026.