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Jimmy Kimmel Says He Saved Matt Damon From Choking on a Pork Rib

Kimmel recounts the episode in a Variety interview linked to their long-running mock feud.

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Overview

  • The late-night host said the obstruction lasted about 90 minutes during a dinner at his home.
  • After repeated Heimlich attempts failed, Kimmel and Damon’s brother Kyle searched YouTube for guidance.
  • Kimmel said small bites of bread helped the rib pass into Damon’s stomach.
  • He joked he feared he would be suspected of a crime if the actor died in his house.
  • The anecdote follows Damon’s recent appearance with Ken Jennings on Kimmel’s Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, where they won $1 million for Water.org.