Jimmy Kimmel poured his heart out about his newborn son’s heart surgery on Monday night. (In case you haven’t seen the moving story, it’s a must watch you can find HERE.)
But the thoughtful host made sure this wasn’t just about being grateful for Billy Kimmel‘s recovery.
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The ABC star took a moment to point out how seeing this firsthand was a wakeup call about the healthcare debate in our country. He said simply at one point:
“If your baby is going to die, and it doesn’t have to, it should not matter how much money you make.”
So true.
And we weren’t the only ones watching who thought so. President Barack Obama tweeted:
Well said, Jimmy. That’s exactly why we fought so hard for the ACA, and why we need to protect it for kids like Billy. And congratulations! https://t.co/77F8rZrD3P
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 2, 2017
And Hillary Clinton also saw the story and wrote:
Watch & prepare to tear up. Thanks @jimmykimmel for sharing your story & reminding us what’s at stake w/health care.https://t.co/2kTEeUEG2f
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) May 2, 2017
Of course, as much as the politics ARE personal in this case, many simple wanted to share their love for Jimmy, Molly McNearney, and the brave little guy.
See the best celeb reactions (below)!
Love you @jimmykimmel https://t.co/pXxnsOoMiG
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) May 2, 2017
Welcome, Billy Kimmel! You have amazing parents – funny, kind, beautiful. Your dad has some good qualities too. @JimmyKimmel @MollyMcNearney
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) May 2, 2017
A touching & most powerful monologue from my friend@jimmykimmel &it has a happy ending.I love him & his whole family.https://t.co/T2mEQh14j6
— Julia Louis-Dreyfus (@OfficialJLD) May 2, 2017
All the light and love to you and your family @jimmykimmel! Please donate to @ChildrensLA and help save lives. https://t.co/BYCyo214h0
— Sarah Hyland (@Sarah_Hyland) May 2, 2017
powerful – sending love jk ├ó┬¥┬ñ!!https://t.co/tFMoiZRv06
— ROSIE (@Rosie) May 2, 2017
In awe at the ability of @jimmykimmel to honestly, emotionally & generously share this story. One helluva great dad. https://t.co/DI9aI1qRbf
— Tom Bergeron (@Tom_Bergeron) May 2, 2017
Love to the Kimmel fam.https://t.co/IMXSCmhOeM
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) May 2, 2017
Things got a bit dusty in the Meyers’ house this morning. Love to the entire Kimmel family. https://t.co/1VlaTMn2SP
— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) May 2, 2017
Sending love to the always wonderful @jimmykimmel and @mollymcnearney in spite of them snubbing the #MetGala.
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) May 2, 2017
All jokes aside, thank you for this @jimmykimmel. You are a gem. https://t.co/u88w3pJGIt
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) May 2, 2017
Wow. Showing true grace my friend…RT @jimmykimmel: My wife and I welcome a new baby and it is quite a story… https://t.co/piNuhrZipq
— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) May 2, 2017
This just made me sob https://t.co/tOe4dfoFev
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) May 2, 2017
My heart goes out to @jimmykimmel & his wife & I want to give part of my heart to his sweet baby boy to fill that little hole 🙁
— Bethenny Frankel (@Bethenny) May 2, 2017
Please watch this. This is beautiful. Laid me out. https://t.co/I5jeyflEBh
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) May 2, 2017
Thank you @jimmykimmel for your honesty, your words, your bravery. All should watch this!!! https://t.co/HixCTVxqLQ
— christina applegate (@1capplegate) May 2, 2017
Sending so much love to you, Molly, and mostly to Billy who’s already stronger than I could ever dream to be. https://t.co/13dYzeccfw https://t.co/2w5LsLXyHs
— josh groban (@joshgroban) May 2, 2017
[Image via ABC.]
