Hollywood and the entertainment business is filled with high-profile bromances. Everyone from Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey to George Clooney and Brad Pitt has one. These relationships tend to be filled with a ton of antics that grab the attention of the press.

But this can't be said of Howard Stern's close connection with Jimmy Kimmel.

While every die-hard fan of The Howard Stern Show knows about what actually goes on between the radio legend and the late-night host, the mainstream remains in the dark.

So, let's shed some light on it all, shall we?

Jimmy Started As A Fan Of Howard's

In his Hollywood Reporter article, "Why Howard Stern Is The Most Powerful Man In New York", Jimmy Kimmel wrote, "I've heard Howard's voice more than that of any other human being, my mother's included. I'm not alone."

This is because Jimmy started out as a Stern Show fan... not unlike many comics who tuned in to hear what crazy antics Howard Stern would do next. While some comics have abandoned Howard's show because he has evolved and mellowed out (AKA grown-up), Jimmy has stuck by his side. Jimmy's been a regular guest on Howard's show since he hosted The Man Show and continues to be one now that he's considered an "A-lister".

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Of course, he and Howard are the closest of friends. However, Jimmy is also in awe of how Howard has changed the entire radio industry (both terrestrial and satellite), opened up the door for podcasters like Joe Rogan, and has become known as the "greatest celebrity interviewer" around.

Jimmy is also vocal about just how much Howard makes him laugh. Without a doubt, Jimmy Kimmel is a Howard Stern superfan. He knows all the references, all the "characters" on the show, and isn't afraid to enter into public conflicts with some of Howard's other cult-like followers. ...In short, Jimmy has become part of Howard Stern's radio world.

But Jimmy's also apart of his personal life.

Howard Is A Recluse But Jimmy Brings Him Out Of His Shell

Howard and Jimmy share a lot in common, including an extreme distaste for President Donald Trump, but their social lives couldn't be more different.

Jimmy is a man about town. Whenever Howard speaks about his best friend, he always mentions how Jimmy is hosting or attending some party and schmoozing with other celebrities. Howard, on the other hand, prefers to watch TV, paint, and go to bed before 8 PM so he can get up and devote his time to mastering his radio show.  He's not a people person, mostly because he's deeply insecure... A topic that often comes up on his brutally honest show.

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Still, Howard has loosened up thanks to Jimmy. We're sure that Howard's wife Beth is thrilled that their lives are more social, at least, before the global pandemic. Nowadays, Howard and Beth are locked up in his house in The Hamptons. But before this 2020 mess, Howard and Beth would have dinner with Jimmy and his wife Molly and even go on vacation with them.

Howard And Jimmy's Friendship Is REALLY Laid Back

Given Howard's on-air reputation (particularly in the '80s and '90s), it may come as a surprise that he spends most of his time painting and rescuing cats. Seriously, he is actually the opposite of the early incarnations of his on-air persona. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why Howard has avoided any legitimate scandals in his personal life. Try as they might, his enemies (which he has a few) can't dig up anything of substance on him... Sorry, Donald Trump Jr. Keep trying, bro.

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As mentioned previously, Howard goes to bed early and rises early. This is the opposite of his pal Jimmy Kimmel, even when they holiday together, According to The Daily Mail, the two have gone on multiple vacations together, mostly to Mexico. It's there that they famously got kicked off a golf course for taking three hours to play three holes... They weren't partying on the course... they were just REALLY bad...

Even though their vacations usually include other celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox, whenever Howard speaks about them, he's focused on Jimmy.

While being interviewed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Howard shed some light on what exactly goes on when the two are together. Howard said, "We hang out and people imagine what we do. But the truth is, we went blackberry picking. We draw and paint together." Howard even sings the "Name Game" to Jimmy's youngest.

Jimmy added that when they hang out, "it's like a senior's center".

The truth of their friendship is that it's incredibly laid back. Both Jimmy and Howard are older men with families. While both are also consumed with their careers, they always make time for one another.

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