Jimmy Kimmel Obtains Italian Citizenship as Backup Plan
Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has secured Italian citizenship, revealing it serves as a backup plan for a potential future move to Italy, offering an alternative if needed.
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Overview
- Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has recently obtained Italian citizenship, a personal decision he has publicly disclosed.
- Kimmel revealed that his Italian citizenship serves as a strategic "backup plan" for his future, indicating a proactive approach to potential life changes.
- The primary purpose of securing this citizenship is to create an option for him to potentially relocate to Italy at some point.
- This move suggests Kimmel is considering long-term possibilities beyond his current life, preparing for various future scenarios.
- His acquisition of Italian citizenship offers him flexibility and an alternative residency option, should he decide to pursue a life in Italy.
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Jimmy Kimmel obtained Italian citizenship as a strategic backup plan to have the option to relocate to Italy in the future amid dissatisfaction with the political climate in the U.S., particularly concerning President Donald Trump's administration.
Jimmy Kimmel has been a staunch critic of President Trump, regularly criticizing him on his late-night show and expressing concern that the political situation in the U.S. is worse than expected, which influenced his decision to obtain Italian citizenship.
Yes, other celebrities such as Rosie O'Donnell and Ellen DeGeneres have permanently relocated outside the United States following the 2024 election due to political concerns.
Jimmy Kimmel's Italian citizenship was obtained thanks to his grandmother Edith, whose family came from Candida in the province of Avellino, Italy.
While Jimmy Kimmel has obtained Italian citizenship as a backup plan and is seriously considering leaving the U.S., he has not indicated an immediate relocation, likely due to his ongoing commitments in the U.S.
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