Jimmy Kimmel Saves Matt Damon From Choking at Dinner

Jimmy Kimmel revealed in a recent Variety interview that he once saved Matt Damon's life when Damon began choking on a pork rib at Kimmel's house. Despite attempts with the Heimlich maneuver, the rib was lodged too far down, so Kimmel and Damon's brother turned to YouTube and discovered that eating small pieces of bread could help dislodge the meat, which ultimately saved Damon. The incident lasted about an hour and a half, and Kimmel joked that if Damon had died in his house, he would have faced prison time for murder. This life-saving moment occurred despite the long-running comedic "feud" between Kimmel and Damon, which started as a joke in 2005 when Kimmel repeatedly apologized to Damon on his show for running out of time. Their faux rivalry continues, exemplified by a recent competition on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," hosted by Kimmel, where Damon and Ken Jennings won the $1 million prize. The story highlights how their playful rivalry has been punctuated by genuine friendship and concern.