Jimmy Kimmel To The Rescue: How He Saved Matt Damon’S Life!

Behind the Fake Feud: A Real-Life Hero Moment

Oh, the drama between Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon! Their long-running mock rivalry has given us endless laughs with playful jabs and witty comebacks on late-night TV. But behind the scenes, these two share a bond that goes way beyond comedy - including a moment where Jimmy turned into a real-life superhero for the Hollywood A-lister.

In a recent chat with Variety, the 57-year-old host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! spilled some serious tea. While dishing on everything from fellow late-night star Stephen Colbert to industry gossip, Jimmy dropped a bombshell: he once saved Matt Damon from a life-threatening situation. Yes, you read that right!

The Dinner Disaster: A Choking Scare

Picture this: a casual dinner at Jimmy’s place with Matt, the 54-year-old Good Will Hunting icon, and Matt’s brother hanging out. Jimmy had whipped up some tasty pork ribs for the crew, but things took a terrifying turn. Mid-meal, Matt started choking on a piece of meat - and it wasn’t just a quick cough-it-up moment.

According to Jimmy, the rib was lodged in Matt’s throat for a jaw-dropping 90 minutes. Talk about a dinner party gone wrong! Panic set in as they realized this was no laughing matter, and Jimmy knew he had to act fast to help his friend.

'I was like, we’ve gotta get him to a hospital - if he doesn’t make it, people are gonna think I planned this! My late-night show will turn into a true crime podcast!'

YouTube to the Rescue: An Unconventional Save

Now, here’s where the story gets even wilder. Instead of rushing Matt to the ER, Jimmy and Matt’s brother turned to... YouTube? Yep, in a moment of desperation, they scoured the internet for a solution to this slow-motion choking crisis.

They stumbled upon a bizarre hack: have Matt eat tiny bits of bread, super slowly, to push the stuck rib down into his stomach. Against all odds, it worked! Jimmy confirmed the trick ‘saved him,’ and thankfully, Matt is still here to tell the tale (and keep up their fake feud). They did try the Heimlich maneuver multiple times, but as Jimmy noted, the piece was just too far down to budge.

What’s Your Take on This Wild Tale?

Can you believe this story? From a near-fatal dinner to a YouTube miracle, Jimmy Kimmel proved he’s more than just a funny guy - he’s a lifesaver in a pinch. It’s a reminder that even Hollywood’s biggest stars can find themselves in the most unexpected (and scary) situations.

We’re dying to know what you think! Have you ever heard of a bread-eating trick for choking? Drop your thoughts and reactions below - let’s chat about this crazy moment between two of our fave celebs!