Jimmy Kimmel’s wife Molly McNearney just revealed the exact moment she knew her boss had feelings for her, and it involves a full home-cooked meal. During a recent appearance on the Armchair Expert podcast, McNearney explained that she listed her five favorite foods during a work meeting at Jimmy Kimmel Live. Six months later, Kimmel invited her over and cooked every single one: pizza, gnocchi, crab claws, a BLT, and chocolate chip cookies. She said she knew right then that this was more than a friendly dinner.
But the romance wasn’t simple. McNearney worked for Kimmel for eight years before they got together, and she was worried about the power imbalance. She admitted she thought the relationship was a“terrible idea”and felt nervous because she was risking her career. The couple kept things quiet for a few months before going public, and they eventually married in 2013. They now share two children, so the risk clearly paid off.
The story is equal parts romantic and relatable. Anyone who’s ever wondered if a coworker is just being nice or actually flirting can relate to that moment of panic. But Jimmy Kimmel’s approach was bold: a full five-course meal based on a half-year-old memory. Would you be flattered or overwhelmed if someone did that for you? Let us know in the comments.
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