Jimmy Kimmel is reflecting on a past encounter with Matt Damon, which, when it occurred, wasn’t something to joke about.
Indeed, the host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” recently revealed an amusing anecdote about the Oscar-winning individual, jokingly suggesting that such a tale might have potentially led to legal trouble for him.
As a lifestyle enthusiast, I had the pleasure of hosting Matt Damon for dinner one evening, an experience I’ll never forget! I prepared some delicious pork ribs, and by the time he arrived, he was absolutely famished. He dived right in, eating with great enthusiasm – until he started choking on a rib. The incident lasted approximately an hour and a half before resolution. Luckily, his brother happened to be present. What a memorable night it turned out to be!
Jimmy stated, “If we don’t rush him to the hospital, and he passes away at my place, I could end up in prison for the remainder of my days because it would look like I caused his death.” He emphasized that under no circumstances could he justify this as anything other than a homicide.
Fortunately, the predicament in the Kimmel household was resolved, sparing Ben Affleck’s close friend from imminent danger-and allowing him to savor another succulent rib.
After spending a considerable amount of time on YouTube, we found a solution: feeding small pieces of bread to the person helped guide the stuck rib towards their stomach. The comedian emphasized that this method worked where other attempts like the Heimlich maneuver failed, as the rib was lodged too deeply.
Jimmy, who’s 54 years old like Matt, has been entertaining the world with their playful “rivalry” that started in 2005. More recently, in July, they encountered each other when Matt participated on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ alongside Ken Jennings, the host of ‘Jeopardy!’.
In unison, Ken and the actor famed for The Departed claimed a $1 million award. Host Jimmy, although reluctant, congratulated them on their success, jokingly referring to it as “the most anticlimactic million-dollar victory in history.
As for Matt, he’s enjoyed going head-to-head with Jimmy over the years.
During an appearance on the Jess Cagle Show on Sirius XM in 2021, the star of Air explained that he was often asked about his relationship with a man named Jimmy, to which he would respond, “I’ve never even met this guy.” However, it turned out that Jimmy somehow managed to conjure up the star’s name without any prior introduction.
Matt mentioned that while Jimmy casually used his name that evening, their conflict has proven to be an exciting journey.
Initially, George Clooney could have mentioned someone else instead of me, but unexpectedly, he only used my name. This seemingly casual action significantly altered the trajectory of our lives, leading to a heated disagreement that has persisted for about 15 years now. I must admit, it’s been quite entertaining to maintain this ongoing feud.
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In the heart of 2017, I, as a devoted Jamie Lynn Spears fan, found myself deeply concerned about her precious daughter, Maddie Aldridge. That fateful February day, my little hero was cruising on an ATV near their Louisiana abode. Unbeknownst to us all, she inadvertently flipped it into a nearby pond. For what felt like an eternity, she was submerged beneath the water’s surface.
In a 2020 episode of the Maria Menounos Better Together podcast, Jamie Lynn shared that after managing to pull her out of the water, they believed she was gone, and with first responders taking her away from him, it felt like they had lost their daughter.
Two days following the incident, despite uncertainty about the extent of the harm, Maddie regained consciousness and began conversing. Approximately three weeks later, she resumed her regular activities as usual.
As a doting parent beyond words, I’ve been bestowed with an indescribable gift – the joy of having my precious girl back in my life once more. She was taken away from me, only to miraculously return, filling my heart with unbridled gratitude and love.
The filming for the 2025 action comedy “Bride Hard”, starring Rebel Wilson and Anna Camp, took an unexpected turn during the final day of Rebel’s scenes as a secret agent. In a fight scene, a gun accidentally hit her face, causing her nose to bleed, which she detailed in an interview with Access Hollywood in June 2025. “It was simply a fluke accident,” Rebel said, “and I had to leave set because my nose started bleeding open. It was my last night of shooting. I thought, ‘What more bad luck can I encounter?’
Reflecting on the harrowing events of 2023, I couldn’t help but feel a wave of panic as I found myself submerged in my own blood. Thankfully, paramedics arrived promptly and called upon a skilled plastic surgeon, as failure to do so would have resulted in lifelong disfigurement for me. Fortunately, the plastic surgeon skillfully stitched me up, leaving no visible traces of that traumatic day.
Jimmy Fallon, the host of The Tonight Show, had a close call at home when he nearly lost a finger. In an attempt to break his fall, he grabbed onto the kitchen counter only for his ring to get caught during the descent, yanking his finger off in the process.
He referred to it as “forcible ring removal.” This condition required his hospitalization for 10 days while doctors made efforts to avoid a potential amputation.
A seasoned athlete involved in long-distance running, swimming, and triathlons, Zane Wach, nearly succumbed to altitude sickness during a hike with his father, Ryan Wach, on Mount Whitney, California, in the month of June 2025.
Ryan shared with SFGATE that the 14-year-old began having visual experiences that weren’t real. He acknowledged these were hallucinations, describing them as seeing apparitions such as snowmen and Kermit the Frog.
Ryan repeatedly prevented his teenage son from straying off the edge of the cliff several times during their descent along the trail. “His mental state was altered, and the cause remains unknown,” the father explained. “I suspect it might have been due to fatigue, lack of sleep, possibly dehydration, and perhaps lingering effects from altitude sickness. Essentially, he seemed to question reality.
On the third try, Ryan couldn’t reach Zane as he was too far off, witnessing his son plummet approximately 120 feet from a cliff. After an Inyo County Search & Rescue helicopter took six hours to arrive and fly Zane to Southern Inyo Hospital in Lone Pine, he was stabilized before being transferred to a pediatric trauma center in Las Vegas. Put into a medically induced coma, he eventually regained the ability to breathe on his own.
In an attempt three times, Ryan couldn’t catch Zane who had fallen around 120 feet from a cliff because he was too far away. After waiting for six hours, an Inyo County Search & Rescue helicopter took Zane to Southern Inyo Hospital in Lone Pine. Once stabilized, he was transferred to a pediatric trauma center in Las Vegas. Put into a medically induced coma, he eventually began breathing independently.
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For the third time, Ryan wasn’t close enough to catch Zane as he tumbled off a cliff, falling roughly 120 feet. After waiting six hours for an Inyo County Search & Rescue helicopter, they took him to Southern Inyo Hospital in Lone Pine. There, he was stabilized and moved to a pediatric trauma center in Las Vegas. He was placed into a medically induced coma and eventually started breathing on his own again.
On the third attempt, Ryan wasn’t able to catch Zane who fell from a cliff because he was too far away. After waiting six hours for help, they flew Zane to a hospital in Lone Pine and then transferred him to another one in Las Vegas. He was put into a coma and eventually started breathing again on his own.
In the long run, this could turn into a tale about overcoming adversity, but for now, we’re squarely in the thick of it,” Ryan explained, referring to his injured teenager.
On January 1st, 2023, actor Jeremy Renner (best known for his role in Avengers) found himself helping out in a winter predicament. Specifically, he was assisting in pulling a truck out of snow on the driveway of his Lake Tahoe home using a snowplow. Unfortunately, after leaving the machine, he got dragged under it as he attempted to prevent it from running over his nephew. In this unfortunate incident, Renner sustained a total of 38 broken bones.
In his 2025 memoir titled “My Next Breath,” he described how, as he lay on the ice, his heart rate gradually decreased. On that New Year’s Day, unbeknownst to his daughter, sisters, friends, father, and mother, he simply grew weary. In his own words, he had breathed manually for approximately thirty minutes, an exertion akin to performing ten or twenty push-ups per minute continuously for half an hour… it was then that I ceased to live.
In the face of shattered bones, excessive bleeding, and imminent hypothermia, he penned down his conviction: “I believe I expired-and I am certain about it.” Upon the arrival of emergency medical technicians, they found that his heart rate had dropped critically low to 18 beats per minute, a rate at which one could practically say you’re no longer alive.
In May 2025, Emilie Kiser and her spouse Brady Kiser were confronted with an unbearable reality when their 3-year-old son Trigg Kiser accidentally slipped into their pool at their residence in Arizona.
According to reports from the Chandler Police Department, they were called to a residence on May 12 due to an incident involving a child who had been found unresponsive in a backyard pool. Upon arrival, officers and firefighters provided CPR to the child before transporting them to Chandler Regional Hospital. Tragically, despite their efforts, the toddler passed away six days later.
Later on, Emilie chose to take legal action against Maricopa County’s public offices, aiming for the court to stop the distribution of information related to her husband’s death. The lawsuit explains that despite her best efforts, Emilie is struggling daily due to the loss of her son Theodore who was only two months old at the time.
A trip to Thailand that was meant to be a fun family vacation for Dr. Cara Hodgson in December 2023, unfortunately turned into the most challenging 10 days of her life. After encountering power lines and experiencing an electric shock, she found herself being rushed to the emergency room. In the following days, she spent her time moving between hospitals, battling to regain her strength and fighting for survival. She shared her experience on Instagram on New Year’s Day, expressing her gratitude for still being alive after such a harrowing ordeal. “I am incredibly fortunate to be here today,” she said.
In my own words, as an utterly devoted fan, I can’t help but share this: After my visit to the orthodontist, I discovered a fresh reason to grin even through the discomfort. It served as a poignant reminder for me, and perhaps for all of us when we get lost in minor details – life itself is an extraordinary gift! The ability to breathe, savor food, chat, and move freely is nothing short of magnificent, a reason to rejoice indeed.
A regrettable incident took place when Brazilian tourist Juliana Marins was trekking Mount Rinjani, an active Indonesian volcano, in June 2025. Unfortunately, she slipped and fell from a cliff (not into the volcano’s crater). Over the course of four days, a group of 48 rescuers faced obstacles due to unfavorable weather, challenging terrain, and poor visibility in the area before finding Juliana’s body. The Brazilian government communicated this information in an official statement.
Today, rescuers successfully located Juliana Marins’ whereabouts as reported by a family-update Instagram post. Unfortunately, it is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of her passing. We are deeply appreciative for all the prayers, heartfelt messages, and support during this difficult time.
At a 2015 Easter brunch held at the Japanese restaurant Benihana, Tori Spelling – famed for her role in Beverly Hills, 90210 – slipped and ended up burning her right arm on one of the Hibachi grills. Consequently, she required skin grafts to heal the injury. In the end, she chose to file a lawsuit against the restaurant.
As an ardent fan, I can’t help but share this fascinating tidbit: In a 2024 episode of their podcast “9021OMG” with Jennie Garth, she revealed a unique experience. She had to undergo a skin graft, from which they harvested skin from her leg. So, in essence, I’m not joking when I say that a portion of my thigh is now on my arm! Such an extraordinary circumstance, isn’t it? The burn was so severe that I needed a thin layer of my own thigh skin to aid recovery on my arm.
At France’s Rock&Cars festival in June 2024, comedian Tony Knight tragically lost his life when two large tree branches fell on him. As shared by Joanne Allen, the sibling of Tony’s long-term partner Hayley Wright, on a GoFundMe page, “Tony was just 54 years old and living his best life.” She continued, “He was in excellent health, full of energy, and brimming with happiness. He possessed an irresistible charm, had a knack for making people laugh, and was deeply passionate about his craft.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Haley described him as an incredibly versatile individual, with a plethora of skills at his disposal. She went on to say that he was indeed capable of anything. He was cherished as a wonderful companion by many, an exceptional dog father… but above all, he was her world, and life will never be the same without him.
In January 2024, a tragic accident occurred during the inauguration of Vistex, a Chicago-software company’s 25th anniversary celebrations in India. Originally planned, CEO Sanjay Shah and president Vishwanath Raju Datla were supposed to descend from an iron cage onto a stage. However, two wires unexpectedly broke, causing the cage and its occupants to crash onto the concrete floor instead. This information was reported by The Times of India.
According to the newspaper report, Sanjay, aged 56, succumbed to injuries in the hospital after an accident. Sadly, Vishwanath, who was 52 at the time, endured a critical head wound and passed away several months afterward.
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In a 2022 Instagram video shared with UNICEF, Orlando Bloom recounted an incident from when he was 19. He and some friends were attempting to reach the rooftop terrace of a three-story building using a drainpipe, which unfortunately gave way. This fall left him with multiple broken vertebrae in his back. Remarkably, due to the fact that his spinal cord remained undamaged, he miraculously survived the plunge from such great height.
I recounted, “In the hospital, they shattered me with the news for four harrowing days that I might never walk again. This grim prediction served as the genesis of an arduous and agonizing journey, revealing and deciphering habits in my life responsible for a string of accidents. And it all came to a head when I broke my back, which felt like teetering on the edge of death.
Upon leaving the hospital, encumbered by a back brace and enduring both physical and emotional discomfort, he immediately resumed socializing – wearing his brace – as he recounted to GQ in 2005. “It took me a couple of months to come to terms with this being my new reality,” he admitted, “and I didn’t want to jeopardize it.
The experience has shaped every aspect of my life, he continued. You don’t truly appreciate its value until you come close to losing it. I used to treat roads like race tracks when I rode motorbikes and drove cars, and it was absurdly reckless. It wasn’t about trying to be trendy; it was about the thrill of living dangerously. But now, I’ve calmed down.
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