Top 20 Times Talk Show Hosts Cried on TV

[@khalidhenry3857]

People say showing emotion is a sign of weakness. It's not. It's a sign of empathy.

[@erikkoski6129]

Not showing emotion is weakness in my opinion

[@erikkoski6129]

@SamoaVsEverybody_814 yeah agreed

[@THE_TOMCROWELL]

“People cry not because they’re weak. But because they have been strong for too long.” - Johnny Depp “the goat”

[@dee_dee_place]

I cry, more so when I'm angry. That is how my rage first appears. When I collect myself, I calculate a plan to correct what I perceive as a complete injustice, whether it be against me or someone else.

[@jeffreylindahl5895]

I think it is also a sign of strength.

[@krittercandyexotics]

I was laying in the hospital bed, after attempting to unalive myself when I saw the news of Robin Williams. He went the same day I attempted to leave. It was the first thing I heard on TV upon waking up. He stuck with me and still does today when I'm down. His decision was permanent and I saw how many people were broken over his departure. I don't want to do that to anyone. So in honor of Robin, I still fight.

[@kenziecooper7028]

the world is grateful you’re still here 🤍

[@susanheston4483]

Good for you, please keep fighting. There are people who's hearts will be broken if you don't. Sending my best wishes to you.

[@krmssr]

I’m so happy you’re still here!

[@stephaniepinkney6044]

So glad you’re still here! Sending lots of strength and love. 🤗🤗🤗

[@Kristine-h2y]

Well done. I salute u! 🫡 As for Robin, I get it. Was a CNA for 20 yrs & worked many times with folks who had the same illness Ronin had, Lewey Body disease. I don't blame him. He would have been absolutely miserable & would have died a terrible death. That's why I can empathize as to why he did it. 😢

[@photogbrandie5744]

I legitimately bawled when Jimmy stepped up on his desk to say “Oh Captain, my Captain.” The world lost so much light with the passing of Robin Williams.

[@kathyjones1576]

That part hit me hard too. And I didn't even see that particular show. But that movie is one of my favorite Robin Williams films. Equal to Good Morning Vietnam actually.

[@photogbrandie5744]

@@kathyjones1576 I’m with you. Robin was a comedic genius, but his talent went so much farther than that. DPS was hands-down one of the best films of that era.

[@alexpinet3503]

Agreed. Such a gem of the human race. I never knew him, but damn did I love him.

[@revsharkie]

Same here. And I know I'm not the only person who took to social media the next day with photos of us standing on our desks.

[@craigusselman546]

Robins death was the hardest celebrity death for me I was sad for days it affected me almost as much as losing my grandparents and parents

[@MaddysinLeigh]

I wish Robin Williams could have seen how heartbroken everyone was when he passed. He was an amazing person and the world got a little darker when it lost him.

[@Danny-ll6xi]

You are so right we need people like him I loved his kind of comedy he could make any one laugh rip Robin

[@annettegardiner7270]

Yes he's missed lots and was just so funny.. So sad 😔 he's gone 😭 miss him on the TV 📺 and films.. Love from London 🇬🇧

[@xxthatsnotmexx]

He had Lewy Body Dementia, he was losing his mind and suffering.

[@CryBlueofZ]

Depression is a very tough BBEG final boss

[@shaldana]

@@xxthatsnotmexxWe know.

[@cmucodemonkey]

Jon Stewart's post 9/11 monologue still gets me to this day. The grief, passion, and anger he was experiencing was so expertly stated.

[@barbarajordan9492]

Me too 🥺🙏🏽😞

[@moappleseider1699]

And then not long after he shows his true colors and how much he hates this country and everything about it.

[@thehours59]

I seriously wish Jon would run for congress, senate or even pres....he's got what it takes in strength but also compassion....

[@moappleseider1699]

@@thehours59 He's also full of shit and either knowingly lies or is ignorant of facts quite often.

[@cpmow831]

Just posted this. So true

[@JulieDelahooke]

I cried watching this whole thing. Humans showing emotions is so important, and I'm so happy that people are getting to see it's okay to cry

[@kyleshiflet9952]

I did to I remember watching some of these as they happened and they still make me cry

[@olvialee7221]

Same here. I completely lost it when Robin Williams was mentioned

[@Tammy2Tone]

@Nomadic Dragon - I'm w/you there @Nomadic, that's the main reason why I completely LOST IT back in 2001 (a MONTH B4 9/11), when Aaliyah's plane went down into a ball of fire. She was my #1 Celeb. I mean I LOVED that girl (still DO)! She seemed so sweet, that it FELT like I KNEW her - knew her. I bawled my eyes out. Matter of fact, the anniversary is coming up on the 25th, here!😔 Then, just a couple of weeks L8r 9/11 happened.🤦‍♀️

[@quit83636]

I agree ❤

[@Misspg61]

She was talking through the thing. Cmon people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chelseacanales8763]

Craig Ferguson and Jimmy Fallon crying for their mothers hits me the most. The lost of a parent is the hardest thing to do.

[@batgurrl]

I’m a boomer and have no children or grandchildren myself. All due respect, the loss of a child or grandchild is far more devastating. Everyone expects to outlive their parents or grandparents. I’m not saying it doesn’t cause grief, which it does, but it doesn’t come close to the loss of anyone you expect to outlive you by perhaps decades☮️

[@nelsonhall4248]

I'm not ashamed to say I was crying myself when you got to Jimmy Fallon talking about the death of his mother, it made me remember when my own mom died.

[@brettlarch8050]

@@batgurrl We are not here to compare grieving. Everyone grieves differently and has their own devastating losses. Comments like this are the lowest of the low. You sir can STFU

[@dee_dee_place]

@@batgurrl I'm a boomer too. When my Dad died it felt like someone slammed their fist into my chest & pulled my heart out; I couldn't breathe. Fast forward to one of my boomer friends losing her only daughter, to suicide no less, & I said to her, "I can only imagine how much grief you, as a Mother, must be feeling after knowing the depths of my own grief when my Dad died". No Parent is supposed to outlive their child. One of the few times I ever saw my Mom cry was when we were sitting on the couch watching "Terms Of Endearment". She could barely speak through her gasping cries while listening to Shirley MacLaine scream "Give Her The Shot". My Mom grabbed my thigh, in a death grip, & said, "There is nothing I wouldn't do to keep you alive".

[@batgurrl]

@@dee_dee_place wow, that was awesome and so well put. I can’t imagine trying to find words for a friend who’s child kill themself. I imagine all you can do is ‘hold their hand’ until the emotions start to flow. I hope your friend didn’t blame self. I hope your own grief has lessened through time. YES that particular scene in Terms Of Endearment was probably submitted to the Academy and helped her win the best supporting actress Oscar. Another Moment was when she actually passed and embraced Flip and said she thought she would feel relieved when she did pass, but nothing was harder. Don’t remember exact words. Your mom’s sentiment at the moment is rarer typical of people who actually have a heart.

[@theresaasian300]

I think it is awesome that Jimmy Kimmel is not afraid to cry. Yes, he cries a lot, that's okay. Have you heard his speech on Uvalde? It was powerful, not just because he cried. He yelled and screamed! He was mad. Very good speech.

[@RyGuy42089]

He's a lunatic Democrat! Who feels that he needs to tell people how their moral code should be. But he was made famous, by objectifying women in the worst way. He can sincerely fuck off!

[@yeahbuddy3258]

He's a phony

[@twilightshealy4152]

@@yeahbuddy3258 up yours!

[@TheOfficialDirtyDan]

@@yeahbuddy3258 bullshit get outta here lmao. My grandfather got the chance to meet him once and my Grandfather said he was a very kind man.

[@brianborchardt7198]

@@yeahbuddy3258 Based on what?

[@aiesiawright4064]

“No parent should have to decide whether or not they can afford to save their child’s life” was one of the realest things I’ve ever heard, that nearly got me 😭

[@dmhogan4239]

It’s tragic that the U.S.A., supposedly the greatest country in the world, doesn’t have universal healthcare.

[@mothergoose9383]

I will never understand the mindset of those who block universal healthcare - especially when they rail against abortion rights and real sex ed in schools.

[@TKaePetras]

@@dmhogan4239 Yes, it is tragic. And can lead to heartbreaking decisions. As you say, in the supposedly greatest country in the world.

[@meljstephan]

I will never forget Jon Stewart's first episode after 9/11. Absolutely encapsulated how everybody was feeling

[@djmixon1]

And his fight for survivors. His passion makes me cry every time.

[@XxCørpsegirlXx]

Jon Stewart is a leftie

[@meljstephan]

@@XxCørpsegirlXx Interesting. I've never seen him write.

[@cpmow831]

@@meljstephanhaha Well played

[@cpmow831]

“I used to wake up and see WTC. Now, it’s the Statue of Liberty”

[@happytheory4836]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! For sharing John Stewart's monologue about 9/11. Being a Canadian at an American college during this life changing event, I felt so terrible for all my American friends who were grieving while feeling so terribly alone as the borders shut down and phone lines were so jammed it was difficult to get a call home. John's monologue didn't just speak to New Yorkers, it spoke to all of us in a very dark moment. I can't thank John enough for speaking to us, and making me not feel like an outsider in the days and years that followed. ❤🇨🇦❤

[@dee_dee_place]

I was supposed to fly from the west coast back to the east coast to visit my Sister. The Saturday before my flight I started to feel very anxious about flying. My Sister said to me, "you flew through 2 hurricanes, what are you worried about"? I couldn't shake the feeling that the plane was going to crash & I told my co-worker on Monday, "if this feeling doesn't go away by Wednesday, I'm canceling my flight". Tuesday morning, I put on a pot of coffee, turned on the TV, & watched the replay of the 1st plane hitting the 1st Twin Tower. I fell back into my chair & started crying... THOSE were the planes I felt CRASHING. I called my Sister & said, "I didn't tell you before because I knew you would think I was crazy, but I felt a plane crashing, but I thought it would be my plane crashing, not other planes". The next day, one of my company's vendors came running over to me, very upset, & asked if all my family members were ok. I still have quite a few relatives living & working in NYC.

[@maddyhayes617]

I am a retired secretary from our local college in Oneonta NY. I remember that day so vividly. I had students coming in my office crying because they were not able to reach family and friends. Classes were cancelled and we were informed we could leave. I did not leave early because I wanted to be available if anyone needed to talk. I often think of that horrible day, even though I am now retired after 40 years of service.

[@mom4u412012]

@@dee_dee_place thank goodness you listen to your gut. All mamals have it. But humans tend to ignore it

[@mom4u412012]

I had a bad premonition 36 hours before the first plane flew into the towers. A sense of doom that was so strong. I literally spent 30 minutes walking back and forth between my car and work arguing with myself about should I go in and call the authorities. Never would I have guessed the horror of the events that would occur I know authorities would have ignored it and laughed. Thinking I was a quack. but on the other hand I wish I had done more

[@heatherfellows2675]

I remember that day so well. I saw the planes crashing on TV. I worked in a political office at the time and our VP had the TV on. He screamed and we all went rushing in. I thought to myself oh it looks like a Hollywood film, this can't be real, just like War of the Worlds on the radio wasn't. Then I saw the next plane hit, my stomach turned and I screamed no no no. My job was to take our revenue to the bank. I walked down Bay street, our financial district to find that downtown Toronto had been evacuated. I actually walked down the yellow line. I went back to work and told them. They decided to close down as well. The very next day, I was leaving for work when 2 of our air force fighter jets flew over my head. I sank down on my steps and cried, gut wrenching cry because I knew the world I was brought up in would never ever be the same! I miss my old world, I wish it would come back!

[@seanswinton6242]

Jon Stewart is an American Hero! Twenty years later this man is still fighting for 911 victims as well as US military veterans to be taken care of properly! If one does love his dedication and humanity, we are hopeless!!!

[@kathypeyser8507]

You got number one 100 percent right! I love that Jimmy Kimmel isn't afraid to show his emotions (he doesn't apologies for his tears.) I think he shows more human spirit than anyone else in late night talk shows.

[@_west33...]

No

[@Kiraiko44]

I cry almost every time I think about Robin Williams for more than thirty seconds, I wish he was still here. He was such a wonderful and beautiful person

[@savontaediggs2151]

Glad I'm not the only one. I haven't really watched his movies since his death because it's still hard to believe that he's gone.

[@Kiraiko44]

@@savontaediggs2151 no you're not alone, I watched Jack a couple years ago and it wrecked me. I'm clearly still not ready yet either.

[@Parkjkookie1831]

Really. You guys must've been close friends.

[@rachelsawyer4309]

I always do.

[@rachelsawyer4309]

Seeing Nick Cannon crying just kills me

[@djmixon1]

I lost a high school friend in the London Bridge attack. He pushed his wife away as he took the full impact of the truck driven by madmen. They were spending time there while on a mission trip…before they returned home to family. My hometown was rocked by the loss. And it still hurts when we get together and remember.

[@AmethystTheEspeon]

Dang... I'm sorry... 🥺

[@Kiina312]

I’m so sorry. 😞 An old friend of mine’s sister was one of those who passed away, Kirsty, on that London Bridge attack. It devastated back home in SA. It was inconceivable to think about when we heard. May I ask if your friend was Xavier? I remember reading about him. 💕

[@beverlyhill9947]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING...I CIRED AS I READ YOUR HEART/WORDS. SO VERY TRAGIC. LIFE IS NOT ALWAYS FAIR FOR SURE. YOUR FRIEND SOUNDED LIKE A BRAVE HERO. I KNOW YOU ARE PROUD OF HIM AND HOW HE SAVED HIS WIFE. I KNOW YOU WILL ALWAYS MISS HIM IN COUNTLESS WAYS. SO VERY SORRY...

[@bekleedee]

Nick Cannon's speech got me. I've lost a child, too. My 6 year old daughter. It was my worst fear. Losing a child. And I had to stand by, trust doctors who said they'd save her while there was nothing I could do to help, only to watch my poor, sweet girl die in pain. No parent should ever, EVER have to go through losing a child. And no child should ever, EVER have to lose their life. Especially when it's preventable.

[@AndersonSilveirasheenayz]

I can't imagine how it feels. Wish you all good things, hope you could celebrate every moment you had with her and feel better. Also thank you for showing it your strength. That my love reach out from Brazil to wherever you are!

[@sahb4049]

So very sorry for your loss Dear. Sincerely hope your future is filled with light and love.

[@beverleyferguson8942]

Beklee Dee. My deepest sympathies on the loss of your beautiful daughter. I also lost my only child in Aug 2020 from stage 4 breast cancer. She was only 48 years old. No one can understand the pain you are going through but you carry her in your heart forever❤️🌹

[@jscho8674]

I am so sorry you lost your baby girl. My deepest condolences.

[@MM2PuppyDog]

All of these were so heartbreaking, but Nick's was my most emotional. My son was 33 when I lost him. We were like best friends and spent a lot of our free time together. I feel blessed to have him for 33 years...

[@pamjarrett-s9s]

This just goes to show, it’s ok for men to cry! Showing emotion is a sign of strength and caring. I love you all, and thank you for showing such amazing courage! These were all examples of what we all went through or have gone through. My tears are flowing hard.

[@MsMojo]

Well said!

[@NotSteve88]

David Letterman’s return after quintuple bypass surgery, when he thanked the doctors & nurses, was super touching. Then the Foo Fighters played his favorite song Everlong

[@Stark-Raving]

Didn't they play "My Hero" for his return?

[@Johnny2Bags47]

Yep

[@geenagreybull5359]

💜💜💜

[@1daughter1son]

He said 'my favourite song from my favourite band' ❤ Everlong 💙

[@BarbaraCorbett-ze3my]

Totally agree…I watched it that night and cried like a baby.

[@readingfrenzy3818]

People cry not because they are weak. They cry because they have been strong for too long. Johnny Depp

[@carolynsteinecke]

Someone else that I would like to give a hug to, Mr. Depp.

[@KelleneHubbard-dz4gt]

💯

[@KelleneHubbard-dz4gt]

Agree. 💯

[@tiffprendergast7]

@@carolynsteineckeyup

[@a.nobodys.nobody]

Right. Aka weak

[@cariaynmorgan3495]

I really appreciate that when you talked about Robin Williams you said he passed away. Not took his own life, or suicide. Cause we all know what took him so those words don't need to define him in anyway. He was an amazing human being that lost his battle to a rough disease.

[@xxthatsnotmexx]

He didn't kill himself because of depression, he had Lewy Body Dementia and was rapidly losing his mind.

[@cariaynmorgan3495]

@xxthatsnotmexx oh wow really? I never heard that. That's so sad.

[@xxthatsnotmexx]

@@cariaynmorgan3495 yeah there are a few interviews on KZbin with his wife, it's a very devastating disease.

[@xxthatsnotmexx]

@Cariayn Morgan just search "lewy body dementia robin williams" there's a ton of videos.

[@cariaynmorgan3495]

I will. Cause most post or videos I've seen is saying from depression.

[@dragonslayerdragonslayer]

I remember where I was when I heard the news about Robin Williams passing and boy it was a truly emotional one I was shocked when I heard he passed away. Robin Williams was a big part of my childhood 😢 ❤️ RIP Robin Williams you will be truly missed a legend and a icon

[@geordiecanuck2696]

I was at a restaurant in the UK when it was announced...I had to excuse myself as I couldn't stop crying....Robin Williams, Freddie Mercury, George Carlin and George Michael...Gen X remembers exactly when our poets died...

[@dragonslayerdragonslayer]

I remember all of them and they were all part of my childhood especially Freddie Mercury and George Carlin damn another comedian icon we miss hearing from

[@batgurrl]

Robin Williams first appeared when I was a young adult, Mork and Mindy, but I too was devastated by his death and especially the details. Besides his acting and work on Comic relief, I also saw him do a few HBO comedy specials plus dozens of appearances in TV shows. Comic geniuses such as him are few and far between. RIP🙏☮️

[@batgurrl]

@@geordiecanuck2696 except for George Michael, more of an icon for Gen xers and younger, boomers remember all these deaths too plus the more recent horrible year of David Bowie then Prince a couple of months later plus several other musicians. George Michael died later that year and Glenn Frey, one of the main members of The Eagles

[@dee_dee_place]

@@geordiecanuck2696 I was at work when I heard about Robin Williams & Michael Jackson's deaths. I stood in the middle of my clinic hallway & just cried over Michael; he was just a few months older than me & WE DID grow up together. And Robin, there never was nor will there ever be another like Robin Williams. I was in shock. Not only had I seen him in concert the year before, but I was also still reeling from my Hero, my Big Sister's death at the beginning of the same year.

[@candikildow2643]

One that really struck me was Anderson Cooper broadcasting live from the devastation at a school in Moore, OK from a tornado. Many children died in the school. Anderson choked up about seeing the children being removed. He has been in wars, yet deeply touched by this.

[@williambrown4599]

His reading of the victims of the Pulse night club shooting made me cry like a baby

[@sandyjohnson3685]

I knew someone in college from that tornado.

[@MichaelLovely-mr6oh]

From what I understand Anderson Cooper also interviewed a teacher from Briarwood Elementary School by the name of Robin Dziedzic. Robin was sheltering in a girls bathroom with several students who were crying and borderline hysterical. When the tornado hit the school; Robin screamed bloody murder. Eventually she pulled herself together and reassured the students that it was almost over. After the tornado had passed over the school and Robin was able to see the students were safe as well as reassuring them they were okay due to being in a brick building despite the roof having been damaged; Robin opened the bathroom door and cautiously looked into the hallway to see if she could get the kids to safety. Nothing could have mentally prepared her for what she saw and heard the moment she opened the door: the school was flat out destroyed and she heard dozens of students who were screaming and crying. After having a second mental breakdown; Robin and her fellow Briarwood teachers hurriedly sprang into action and began escorting the students to safety. Blessedly no fatalities occurred at Briarwood Elementary School. The day after the tornado; Robin returned to the school as a means of accepting what had occurred to her. The footage Robin was shooting on her phone was eerie to say the least: the first grade wing of the school destroyed, a car flung into the remains of the classroom of her colleague Mrs. Goodman, the bathrooms where they were sheltering, white X's spray painted onto doors, and eventually her classroom.

[@LoveABun]

I remember that broadcast. I cried along with Anderson as I live 22 miles away from Moore. All of Oklahoma cried. And some of us still do when we think back to that horrid, nightmarish day.

[@vindicated30.6]

@@williambrown4599 I remember watching that and bawling myself.

[@jewmaxin1984]

That Nick Cannon clip broke me. One monologue that will always stick with me was Craig Ferguson talking about his battle with alcoholism. As a recovering alcoholic it serves as a heartwarming and brutal reminder.

[@ME-zp9co]

nick cannon is overrated he should stop making babies he's got 9 kids now

[@fjorgyn7438]

@@ME-zp9co will have his tenth in a couple months. He needs to be put under the knife to stop his obsessive breeding.

[@justinduran1]

​@@ME-zp9coMy thoughts exactly. If you have 100 kids, odds are one of them might die early..

[@carolinamurtha3102]

One moment that got me recently was when Jimmy Kimmel did his monologue about Bob Saget after he passed. It was so shocking and then with him calling him “Bobby” and being so personable and not being able to hold back tears just gutted me.

[@Chonkycat411]

When grown men cry, you can see the innocent, hopeful little boy they once were.

[@eaomonn1215]

That's a beautiful sentiment....thank you.

[@TeddyB-hf3ks]

Ughhhhh.....oh Jesus.

[@xDRAGONSTARx]

#4 - The death of Kobe and Gianna Bryant. I always question why all the victims of this tragedy are simply referred to as "The 7 others". They had names, families & friends too. I know why Kobe and Gianna are the "main" victims as he was a public figure and well loved & adored by his fans, yet it still bothers me that the other people in that helicopter are rarely named. They were : John Altobelli - Keri Altobelli - Alyssa Altobelli - Payton Chester - Sara Chester - Christina Mouser - Ara Zobayan. It also annoys me when ever Paul Walker's death is brought up. Roger Rodas barely gets mentioned either. I am not American so perhaps I don't understand or "get" why the other people don't get the recognition as the more well known person, but the 'other victims' were people too and should also be honoured as well. Maybe I am just naive???

[@MySistah]

I said the same thing but my friend explained it to me like this... I think it's because you can't weep over every strangers death. People die all day everyday. You'd be constantly grieving and depressed. It's not that the other 7 dont matter. It's just that people subconsciously grouped them in with all the other people that die in tragic accidents all the time. In fact, they still recieved more attention than many others that have died in tragic accidents. Do you know their names too? People are mostly moved by people that have touched their lives. Celebrities touch more lives through being famous therefore they seem acknowledged by more.

[@robirvine6970]

Paul Walkers driver modified the car and drove to fast it's his fault.

[@GoodJuju.8D]

@@MySistah I was going to reply, but your words said it much better. 🤍

[@pamelafulks582]

Thank you so much for recognizing the others.I feel I know your heart.

[@tdpooh1972]

@@robirvine6970 - AMEN!!

[@TornSparrow1974]

Robin Williams doing "Inside the Actor's Studio" made me love him even more than I already did.. Truly a legend.

[@zd3365]

That video is my go to 'pick me up' watch still. His talent has brought me through many a dark day.

[@3frenchhens818]

I never really liked Jon Stewart until his response to 9/11. After that, I really was on his team. His work for supporting the first responders is magnificent. No one could have told the First Responders that the asbestos in the buildings would leave them with cancers, leukemia and worse. Stewart's advocacy for their care made people understand how important building codes are and that they are not just officious and picky details.

[@ML-ul2zq]

Jon Stewart and David Letterman's statements after 9/11 are the most heartfelt I've ever seen and I will always tear up when I watch them.

[@sailorathena17]

I agree! After 9/11 my emotions were fear, anxiety and sadness for how many people we lost including the first responders who tried to help people escape the World Trade Center and kept going back until the towers collapsed, even though we finally caught those who were responsible for our tragedy it won’t bring back everyone we lost

[@Chimchimchu]

Here's the thing. Even if the First Responders had been told about all that (asbestos, cancer, leukemia), they still would've went in. That's the very reason 'why' they deserve aid.

[@rhondahunt8080]

He has a big heart

[@kittiekatz34]

He was a beast fighting for those guys. So much respect 😊

[@jeannehall6546]

While I’m not a big Nick Cannon fan, I can’t even begin to imagine what it’s like to lose a baby to cancer- at 5 months!😮😢 That’s too tragic! Hugs to Nick! Kobe Bryant is the Patron Saint of Basketball! Especially in his later years, he took his work, his family, and his faith very seriously! I still can’t believe he’s gone! I don’t think I, or anybody else for that matter, will ever be able to understand that shooting in Vegas- no notes or manifesto, no unusual behavior, no changes in lifestyle- nothing! The shooter took the element of surprise to a wholly extreme level😮!

[@sylviabanks7700]

This video just made me realize that this world is just so heavy. Please love people. Show appreciation for those around you. Help those in need. Be a light in the world with so much darkness. ❤

[@tristyevely3798]

Jimmy Kimmel gets emotional a lot. It's a good thing. He seems like a genuine and good person.

[@christopherjakel1049]

"Seems" is the key word

[@brianborchardt7198]

@@christopherjakel1049 Do you have evidence to the contrary?

[@christopherjakel1049]

@@brianborchardt7198 yes.

[@brianborchardt7198]

@@christopherjakel1049 wanna share?

[@christopherjakel1049]

@@brianborchardt7198 he's a propagandist entertainer. That crap has no place on a stage like his.

[@ameliashostak4764]

I LOVE how emotional Jimmy Kimmel gets! It makes me feel as though I'm not alone because normally when I'm crying so is he. It also reminds us that these guys are human too, sometimes we put these people on such a pedestal, it's hard to remember that they get affected as well.

[@katz0625]

Losing Robin Williams was horrible!!!! The world definitely got a lot darker when we lost him!! He will NEVER be forgotten! His legacy will live on forever

[@VeracityLH]

And my word, how we could use his wonderful craziness now. Add George Carlin to that list.

[@StarTropicsKing]

I don’t cry much when a celebrity passed away but I actually broke down at work when I found out about Robin Williams. Every time I watch Aladdin when he wishes for Genie’s freedom I can’t help but be brought to tears.

[@VeracityLH]

Anyone who wasn't already tearful should be at this comment. Bravo.

[@loulou9978]

I respect John Stewart so much for all he has done to get care for the first responders.

[@tooshay4me]

Crying is a sign of vulnerability. Vulnerability takes strength and courage. Such qualities in a human being shows the truest form of being human.

[@robindew9072]

David Letterman's monologue after 9/11 was just so emotional. It was so moving. He spoke from the heart to the heart of every American. It made me tear up. Beautiful.

[@savagetwin52]

Jimmy Kimmel never stops his tears. He is not ashamed. And when Uncle Frank died, it was too much. But when his child was so sick, he defended the right of the other very sick children on the unit to be able to have the same care his son had. His emotions are raw and he doesn't apologize for them.

[@orapronobis2149]

Craig Fergusson is so open of his Mom. How he loved her so much. We expect funny people to just be that but to see how his heart was so open. What an incredible son. 😊

[@Pam-oq9xd]

I was in 9th grade on 9/11 but my family used to watch Jon Stewart all the time. I will never forget when he got back to work after that tragedy and spoke to us all. Unreal. ❤

[@xxcnd83xx]

I miss Craig Ferguson, he had something different than other talk show hosts, though I wouldn't be able to pinpoint what exactly. For me, he has was the funniest and also one of the smartest hosts on TV. I've spent a lot of time rewatching his old interviews here on YT. It was not a great day for America when he left.

[@adamfilewood3416]

He was awesome 😊

[@japhyryder66]

I agree with everything you said. Craig needs to come back to late night!

[@Washougalite1]

An American on purpose. He always had a great sense of humor, quick wit and amazing delivery.

[@meganhash7840]

And I'm SO BITTER that his show The Hustler was canceled, it was SO GOOD

[@shannonsmith2642]

He had a dry sense of humor, loved his witty jokes.

[@bratty_31]

Kimmels humor isn’t for everyone but he genuinely seems like a good guy.

[@justlibby2142]

I respect him he is so very genuine

[@dwells3536]

@@justlibby2142lmfao he’s the fakest person in show business. Are you kidding?

[@a.nobodys.nobody]

🤮 can't believe people by that phony. Go watch the man show and get back to me. He's a goon

[@choosehappy9224]

Ikr, he's awesome

[@batgurrl]

I loved Jon Stewart’s emotional response to 9/11. He HEROICALLY spent years trying to get the first responders the benefits they deserved. It’s so terrible that he had to shame congress repeatedly. Showing emotions is refreshing to see in these late night hosts but Jimmy Kimmel cries so frequently that it’s not that special to see him do it repeatedly.

[@BooperDooper123]

Dude had alot of sad things happen to him hes an emotional guy and jt shows men that we can show emotions and not be shamed for it we are human

[@feliciajenkins5041]

That was a heart wrenching thing to see people looking for their loved ones. No one in the tri state especially was ok 💔.

[@batgurrl]

@@feliciajenkins5041 as a Boomer from NYC, when the buildings fell I was in shock but did not cry. On the local news they showed that many times because it was ongoing. THAT was what made me cry.👍🏻

[@batgurrl]

@@BooperDooper123 true, but a lot of sad things happen to many of them, no doubt and they are friends with many people in entertainment who died. So Jimmy Kimmel crying over someone who was 91 years old wasn’t very heart wrenching considering that he cries frequently.

[@BooperDooper123]

@@batgurrl i never cry, because i been taught to hide my emotions but im trying to break the cycle of men being taught that, a 91 yr old dying is inevitable yes but the guy had a close relationship to him, yea he might cry alot probably some crocodile tears or they all real and hes overly emotional but a guy showing his emotions on tv no matter if he cries alot or not shows everyone that men have emotions and any tragedy or death affect people in different ways, they might supress it like me (unhealthy method) or they let it out like jimmy does which is a better way to be

[@thomaslynch1620]

My oldest son was in NICU for over 12 weeks. When I saw this the first time it took me right back to that moment.

[@hestergreen2031]

Talk show hosts are human too. They have feelings too. Bless them all.

[@brandi37]

I teared up the whole time. None of these talk show hosts should ever feel sorry for getting emotional

[@TeddyB-hf3ks]

They don't. That's why they made sure to do it in front of live cameras .

[@arielwesgate2930]

I cried so hard myself when Robin williams passed.... I feel as If he was part of my family he still is. But my whole childhood was movies of him and memories of me and my family watching him together

[@Washougalite1]

When I found out why, it made it a little easier. Not much, but a little.

[@deborahholland7274]

Being human in plain sight is wonderful..

[@honestwithmywordshughes3783]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Newkids33]

Nick Cannon telling his last moments with son broke me losing child is not easy ive been dealing with losing my baby for five years now very hard to bare

[@GrammaNay]

I still feel that Walter Kronkite breaking down, when JFK was assassinated, is one of the most powerful ive ever seen. And i wasnt even born yet!

[@stephaniemccord6100]

Everyone cried when Kennedy was assassinated.

[@RH-wj4rz]

I was alive but you are so right.

[@Crazychick64]

For real! my mom was pregnant with me at the time

[@science4ever025]

I clearly remember that broadcast. I was just a kid but I’ve never forgotten it.

[@ljbimoore]

Definitely should have been included. The man was a stalwart wall of strength throughout so many tragic moments and news stories, so him just cracking in that moment, having to say those words - just truly gut-wrenching. 😔

[@bjw4859]

I remember when I heard that Robin Williams had died, I was driving home from work & everything just stopped & went cold, I had to pull over, a police car following in traffic behind me pulled up & flashed it's lights thinking I was suspicious, when the officer came to my door I was just sitting there & in short I told her why I was stopped & then she was in tears too, it was a mess, so for all those haters out there, good police have feelings as well. As I drove off the radio was playing a tribute song by Concrete Blond called ' Tomorrow Wendy ' thank you JJJ, you got me home.

[@MaddysinLeigh]

I remember I didn’t think it was real. I thought it was another celeb death hoax and when I found out it was real, I was devastated.

[@touchstoneaf]

I had to pull over too. I think I just sat there for like 20 minutes. It was just like, What The Hell, how is there a world without Robin Williams in it? It's too bad he didn't know how many people loved him.

[@joliebokeh1958]

That that man should pass away feeling so alone in this world is unforgivable on our part. Any one of us would gladly have held his hand through the worst of it. That he didn't feel that in his last moments ...

[@TeddyB-hf3ks]

That's just because it was a woman, by the way...

[@gabbylopez9091]

I love that these hosts (especially the men because men aren't supposed to cry, which is absolutely ridiculous), show their raw emotion; it shows that they're human. It's okay to cry and to show your strength and empathy.

[@PastorTheGathering]

Well done. We are so blessed to be able to share our emotions. You reminded this pastor, who often has to speak through my emotions, that tears are okay. This was a beautiful tribute. Well done indeed.

[@robindew9072]

Showing emotion and real tears on the air in front of millions shows they are human. It shows that they care and have heart. It shows character.

[@cclarksonable]

"No parent should have to decide if they can afford to save their child's life" 💔

[@nalisspriggs7981]

I feel bad for everyone who had someone taken away from them, but Nick Cannon got me the most. He lost his son at 5 months old and his baby didn't even live for a year. Also, Kobe Bryant we all miss you, especially my brother. He was always a huge fan of you, even after you left this world along with your daughter he still talks about you and still has a poster of you on his wall. 😔🙏🖤 R.I.P.

[@sophiaraniuk2665]

Jon Stewart ….what a treasure ….Robin Williams ….a genius …thank you for this video …….

[@mikesworldduh]

Showing emotion is a human emotion and when people are vulnerable enough to show it that's amazing to me just goes to show that no matter what's going on or how much money you have that emotion is above all that

The Late Senator McCain reguardless of your political views was a hero Surviving in a VC POW camp for 5 years and never broke . RIP and thank you for your service.

[@littletexas1882]

Oh, God... Speaking about 9/11 absolutely BROKE me. I cannot hear about it, or see anything about it, without getting emotional. It is beyond heartbreaking, and rocked everyone. Just unfathomable. And Robin Williams... Whew!!! His death SHATTERED my heart. 💔😿

[@tiffprendergast7]

Same

[@twoboysmom7423]

I remember each of these moments. All these people are just like us regular non-celebrity types. Watching Jimmy Fallon crying at the loss of his mother just broke me.

[@davidpayne4315]

Crying isn't weakness it's being human

[@lianefehrle9921]

Oh my gosh my tears have not stopped. I can’t even see to write this. So many memories of people that passed and with the overwhelming support that came out to these people. Thank you for making me remember my family and that we need to say I love you to the ones we love.

[@olvialee7221]

Same here. Same

[@jessicahunt175]

the jimmy fallon talking about his moms loss is what really got me. especially the fact that taylor dedicated her song to him :(

[@Kinsleyyy60]

"People cry not because there week but because they've been strong for too long." -Johnny depp

[@geordiecanuck2696]

You missed Stephen Colbert on the evening of January 6th...I've never seen more eloquently controlled rage than that monolog...cudos Stephen for toeing the edge of the abyss

[@johnanderson9765]

It was anger he expressed, not sadness with tears.

[@lauracastle6035]

He expressed justified anger & ripped the Republicans apart. I'd have to rewatch, but I don't recall any tears being shed.

[@triciaa7259]

Yes, his impassioned speech was huge.

[@kyjuan89]

Yea I could almost feel his rage with that speech

[@JennyJeong425]

@@lauracastle6035 He cried. I watched that monologue twice on 1/6/21 and he was so angry, he had tears in his eyes. It was terrible.

[@carriebizz]

Hmm if only Ellen had this much emotion and empathy for her staff and guests.

[@leeannasloan2292]

Ellen's so fake

[@AlisonBryen]

Facts.

[@MagosaDelBiosa]

I have read so much about the reports, was she such a bad person off camera? I know a few celebrities don't like her but I assume not everyone can like you.

[@tdpooh1972]

Right!

[@elizabethsmith3374]

Thank you I skipped that one cause it pissed me off so much like she doesn't care about anyone about herself not even kids

[@shannonweaver300]

I am glad that the talk show hosts and guests or audience members got to show their emotions and talk about their emotions and I hope that the hosts and the guests and audience members have a good day and can find things that bring them happiness.

[@scottryan6279]

All your pics were beautiful and heartfelt. It's so hard to lose a family member, friends, pets, and so on. Remember they're in a beautiful kingdom of Heaven. No pain, suffering of any kind. They're at peace. Keep smiling everyone. Thank you ❤😂

[@PiazzaGurl]

Literally both Jimmy’s share the feelings the most. Kudos to them for always expressing themselves.

[@PersonalBubble0420]

I find it very touching to see people being human. I am more likely to watch hosts that show heart than someone that can't show emotion. I can't hide emotion, so it all evens out. 😊

[@mirandabullard4809]

Robin Williams death was so awful 😢

[@jayjanzee9059]

I cried with Nick Cannon, Ellen DeGeneres' dog adoption, and Tamera Housley (because I remembered the impact it had on her). And with Steve Harvey, but for tears of happiness and pride for him

[@Screwycummings]

Ellen was so fake. She didn't care about the dog in the first place and gave it away. If the hairdresser's family wanted the dog, they could go through the proper paperwork to adopt the dog. Ellen was just pretending to be a compassionate person.

[@gloriasymes4290]

SAME!!! I am getting choked up especially when Ellen D. David Letterman and Craig Ferguson....

[@velisagorham8453]

John McCain is the ONLY Republican I've ever respected. He is and will always be missed. He was a good man that really saw what this country could be capable of.

[@scrambled_ashes3094]

Talk Show hosts pretty much never stray away from their persona so to see them in such pain hurts

[@timalba83605]

No. It's not just NOT a sign of weakness. It's a sign of personal strength.

[@luedanger561]

I cried for Kobe as well. It still hurts 😢

[@olvialee7221]

Hearing the passing of father and daughter, my heart broke

[@scrp6638]

@@olvialee7221 on the bright side, they were always there for each other. always together, until the end

[@stephaniestanley8041]

It shows empathy and love. We have a part of this in us.

[@nathanhowland196]

Graig Ferguson talking about the loss of both his father and mother! Extraordinary courage!!

[@katz0625]

Omg the Nick one got me!!! Seeing the pictures of the beautiful baby boy was a sucker punch to the heart!!

[@rebeccadavis5879]

I'm surprised no talk show host cried over the 1995 Oklahoma bombing of the Federal Building. There was a day care in that building. The picture of the fire fighter hold baby Baylee is etched in my mind forever. I cry every time I think about it.

[@olvialee7221]

I lost it when he said “My Captain, Oh My Captain”

[@basilthompson7515]

Speaking of Oprah, on Behalf of the WatchMojo Family, We're Sending Prayers Goes Out to the Winfrey Family to Know That Her Dad Died, After the 4th of July Celebration. We Love You, Oprah. Remember, Don't Say Goodbye. Just Say, "Until We Meet Again".

[@owlbelieveit6811]

Letterman's tribute to Robin Williams was and still is hard for me to watch. I think it's because those two had a unique friendship and they grew together on the comedy scene, at I think The Comedy Store in CA. Robin Williams was so much to everybody, in a sense we as fans welcomed him into our homes with his work.

[@sfl6307]

EMPATHY IS WHAT MAKE US HUMAN, too bad some people don’t understand this.

[@ramonar6180]

They all made me cry right along with them. Again. 😥❤️

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

I still get a pang in my chest when seeing the NYC skyline…without the original twin towers. Don’t think that will ever change. It will never look RIGHT to me. It will always stab me in the heart a little, and I’ll never forget all those who lost their lives that day, and for those that were in the thick of it and survived, but somehow had to learn to go on living in its’ aftermath. The absence of those twin buildings is a constant reminder of all that happened that horrible day.

[@kathrynolsen1256]

I have a picture on my wall that my English teacher took for fun in 1999. We were on a trip to New York City for a week and she had us wrap our arms around each other and stare up at the twin towers. I put it in a two-part frame with my own picture of the towers from that same day.

[@kathrynolsen1256]

I have a picture on my wall that my English teacher took for fun in 1999. We were on a trip to New York City for a week and she had us wrap our arms around each other and stare up at the twin towers. I put it in a two-part frame with my own picture of the towers from that same day.

[@kyleshiflet9952]

I'm not a New Yorker but I agree it doesn't feel right looking at the skyline of New York without the twin towers

[@Traci_Websinger]

What's so sad is that there is a generation of people who have never seen the New York City skyline with the twin towers, except as history.

[@therealhousewifeofballtown]

I remember when the Twin Towers were being built when I was young . They were the NYC skyline . I remember the day I saw them fall down as well . Just one of the most frightening and emotional times ever . The only good thing that came out of that horrible devastation was that we were United as a people . That was the last time we were United . When 9/11 happened we were Americans not democrats or republicans. We need to get back to that and work together to make all our lives better .

[@shellwilliams6306]

Emotions are a sign of STRENGTH ❤️

[@shielaulrich2800]

I walked in Penn Station & on there TV there was Robin Williams had died! I had started to cry, I didn’t care what people thought! He was a brilliant actor & such a funny comedian. You are so missed😢

[@aynsliee95]

I remember Allan Rickman like it was yesterday, i was in the city for a concert, the next morning i had a horrible migrane, i looked at Facebook and it was absolutely flooded with the news that he passed. Robin Williams i was in high school(final year/year 12) at lunch when i found out. He will always be Geinie in spirit

[@garymeise673]

I have heartfelt sympathy and love for everyone of those talk show hosts. Maybe ironically the host I relate to the most is Drew Barrymore. I grew up with her. Is there anything about her that is not beautiful and open and honest. I totally love her and her vulnerability. I'm struggling difficulty with my own addiction right now. Though I may be succeeding in the last couple of weeks. I think because ET was my favorite movie

[@debkunkel5840]

I was surprised the Jon Stewart after 9/11 wasn't higher up. I thought it would be number one when I started, but Jimmy Kimmel talking about his son definitely was up there. You did miss Stephen Colbert talking after his mother died.

[@kristinefraser18]

I agree. John Stewart has been a hero for people/families of Sept 11

[@shannonmcneely9034]

I loved Johnny Carson. Still miss watching him

[@JosieJOK]

Yeah, I watched his farewell show live and I cried then, too. A class act!

[@jscho8674]

Me too. Remember the moment with Bette Midler??? Oomph. He went out with pure class.

[@errorbirdesther]

I watched his show on antenna TV and I enjoyed his show My favorite was when he was interacting with animals

[@David_Theisen]

I miss Carnac!! He was truly funny!!

[@virginiaa.altmiller2225]

I think watching Live with Kelly & Regis was so crazy. Watching Kelly Ripa having to be so heartbroken & having to compose herself on TV was amazing. I'll never forget that morning watching her & Regis. They had a part in helping me get through the tragedy.

[@alecaquino4306]

It's easy for us all to cry for ourselves and our own problems in life. But when you cry for someone else, it shows legitimate empathy.

[@lolamoewestside49]

Emotions,real hart felt emotions are never weak,it means you have compassion and that can never be considered as weak

[@KathySandru]

The worst I had ever seen was Rachel Maddow almost breaking down describing the migrant children being taken from their parents & put into detention centers & learning many of them were infants. This was both painful and outrageous.

[@1WitchyBitch]

Yes. I truly don't understand why more people were not crying n g about that.

[@Muhammadwasapedo]

​@@1WitchyBitchbecause Maddow is a propagandist, and she never cried about the sake thing happening when it was instituted under the Obama administration. So she comes off a disingenuous.

[@brianmccauley3267]

Holy shit! They're human. And I love every single thing about them.

[@conniecark253]

love is just a word....... til someone comes along and gives it meaning

[@tobiojo6469]

Crying is not a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of empathy