Kimmel says In Memoriam tribute to Escobedo left him emotional at Emmys

Jimmy Kimmel said he went to the bathroom emotional after the 2026 Emmys In Memoriam honoured friend and former band leader Cleto Escobedo III, The Hollywood Reporter reported. He retold it Monday on Jimmy Kimmel Live! with Woody Harrelson. McConaughey comforted him there, which Kimmel said 'did lighten the moment,' Variety reported.