Glen Powell's Surprising Past with Jimmy Kimmel as He Returns to the Spotlight
SHOCKING TWIST: Jimmy Kimmel Returns to Late Night Show with Surprise Guest Amid Scandal!
In a dramatic turn of events, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel made his highly-anticipated return to the stage of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Tuesday, but little did fans know that his comeback was met with a surprise guest that left everyone in stitches. Glen Powell, the dashing actor from "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Hidden Figures," was there to offer his support to his longtime friend Jimmy as he attempted to bounce back from the controversy surrounding his recent comments.
The drama unfolded when Kimmel took a break last week following a heated backlash over his remarks about the reaction to the tragic death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The 57-year-old comedian had sparked outrage with his insensitive comments, but in an effort to put the drama behind him, Disney-owned ABC reinstated production of the show on Tuesday.
As Kimmel took the stage, he was greeted by Powell, who couldn't help but share a heartfelt moment with his buddy. "I'm honored - I'm just so happy you're back," the 36-year-old actor gushed, showcasing their undeniable camaraderie. The emotional reunion was a far cry from the animosity surrounding Kimmel's comments, which many deemed tone-deaf and insensitive.
But what made this moment even more special was the fact that Powell revealed a surprising connection to the late-night show. In an exclusive chat with our team at thescholarlynote.com, he opened up about his humble beginnings as an actor, sharing that he had moved to Los Angeles in 2008 with barely any resources. However, it was Kimmel's kindness that changed everything for him.
"I couldn't afford groceries or snacks, and Jimmy took me under his wing," Powell explained. "He let me into the green room, and I'd come there whenever I needed a break. So when you can't afford snacks or alcohol, you know where to go - the Jimmy Kimmel show!" The actor's hilarious anecdote had everyone in stitches, but what made it even more poignant was the fact that he said with a straight face: "He saved my life."
Kimmel, not one to miss an opportunity for humor, shot back at his friend, saying: "Would it be possible when you retell this story that you would say, in a way, I saved your life?" The lighthearted exchange was a much-needed respite from the drama surrounding Kimmel's comments.
As Powell promoted his new series, "Chad Powers," which premieres on Hulu on September 30th, he gave our team an exclusive sneak peek into the show. In this exciting new project, Powell plays Russ Holliday, a football player trying to revive his career by disguising himself as the enigmatic Chad Powers.
In an interview with us at thescholarlynote.com, Kimmel addressed the controversy surrounding his comments, insisting that he never meant to make light of Kirk's death. "I have no illusions about changing anyone's mind," he said candidly. "But I want to make something clear - it was never my intention to make fun of the murder of a young man. I don't think there's anything funny about it."
In an effort to clarify his stance, Kimmel stressed that he wasn't trying to place blame on any particular group for Kirk's tragic death. "That was really the opposite of what I was trying to say," he explained. "The shooting suspect, Tyler Robinson, is obviously a deeply disturbed individual." The late-night host acknowledged that some of his comments may have come across as insensitive or unclear, but he insisted that he understood the gravity of the situation.
With this dramatic turn of events, it's clear that Kimmel and Powell's friendship has weathered even the toughest of storms. And with Powell's new show just around the corner, fans can expect more laughs, excitement, and perhaps a few behind-the-scenes secrets from these two Hollywood A-listers.