Jimmy Kimmel Guests October 7, 2026
Guests
The October 7, 2026 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! featured Jessica Chastain and Malcolm Gladwell.
Episode clips
Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain promotes the horror movie Other Mommy, opening Friday, and explains how she created the character’s painfully tense but inviting smile before coaching Jimmy Kimmel through it. She also recounts driving eight people around the Grand Canyon in a rented RV, including a foul-smelling gray water mistake and a welcome final night at a hotel.
Malcolm Gladwell
- The American Way of Killing · View book →
Malcolm Gladwell discusses his book The American Way of Killing and argues that American cities are underpoliced, saying more officers could build community relationships and prevent violence instead of relying on aggressive enforcement. He also describes targeted homicide prevention in Baltimore and criticizes assault rifle bans as ineffective “gun control theater” that distracts from the broader causes of lethal violence.
Other episode clips
Jimmy Kimmel covers Donald Trump’s proposal to turn his Florida golf club into a Camp David-style presidential retreat, his remarks about Iran targeting Los Angeles and San Diego, and Don Jr.’s reimbursed wedding trip. He also marks Fox News’ 30th anniversary before defending Guillermo’s unlikely Dancing with the Stars run from online critics.
FAQ
- Who were the guests on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Oct 7, 2026?
- Jessica Chastain and Malcolm Gladwell were the guests on this episode.
- When did this episode air?
- Oct 7, 2026.