While Kimmel’s former co-host Adam Carolla now seemingly spends most of his time ranting against cancel culture, Kimmel has an entirely different sidekick on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” with whom he shares a strong friendship in real life (via Fox News).
Kimmel’s long-time sidekick on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” is Guillermo Rodriguez, who, before getting his current gig, he was a parking lot security guard (via People).
“We come here to work, to work hard, and we always want to do our best and improve ourselves,” Rodriguez said. “When I got this job, I was in the parking lot and I was sleeping in Dicky’s car, the announcer. He opened the door, he goes, ‘What are you doing here?’ I go, ‘I’m trying to sleep — I’m so sorry!'”
In the years since, Rodriguez has come a long way. His net worth today is $2.5 million, and he calls the one and only Jimmy Kimmel a close friend (via The Sun). Kimmel even named his son Billy in Rodriguez’s honor, and Rodriguez selected Kimmel to be his son’s godfather.
No matter what happens next for “Jimmy Kimmel Live”, the pair have a bond much more important than any television show.
