Jay Leno Then & Now: Photos Of The Iconic Comedian Through The Years With Family, Cars, & More

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Jay Leno

Jay Leno — Jay Leno began his illustrious career as a stand-up comic and later, host of NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. His career has since spanned primetime talk show The Jay Leno Show and judge duties on the competition series America’s Got Talent. The comedian has also appeared in countless films, including Space Cowboys, Ice Age: The Meltdown, and Ted 2.

These days, he’s expanding his car collection and hosting the Emmy-winning series Jay Leno’s Garage, which follows his reviews, thoughts, and expertise on automobiles. Sadly, on November 14, 2022, it was reported that Jay was in a bad accident while in his garage tending to his cars. Here are photos of him throughout his career and life.

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Jay Leno Post-Car Fire

Jay Leno Post-Car Fire — Jay Leno was seen leaving his first comedy show after a fire at his garage severely burned him. His first show since the accident was in Hermosa Beach, California.

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Jay Leno Arrives For First Comedy Show

Jay Leno Arrives For First Comedy Show — Jay Leno was ready to hit the stage for his first comedy show since his car fire accident. The former late-night host had plenty of his jokes for the crowd on the way in to his show.

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‘Today’ TV show, New York, USA – 12 Mar 2019

‘Today’ TV show, New York, USA – 12 Mar 2019 — Jay Leno
‘Today’ TV show, New York, USA – 12 Mar 2019

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Jay Leno Honors Jeff Dunham In Hollywood

Jay Leno Honors Jeff Dunham In Hollywood — Jay Leno addresses the crowd as ventriloquist Jeff Dunham is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on September 21, 2017.

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Jay Leno At A Charity Gala

Jay Leno At A Charity Gala — Jay Leno attends the 2016 Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on October 20, 2016.

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Jay Leno At The Carousel Of Hope Ball

Jay Leno At The Carousel Of Hope Ball — Jay Leno speaks at the 2016 Carousel of Hope Ball at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on October 8, 2016.

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Jay Leno At An Automotive Gala

Jay Leno At An Automotive Gala — Jay Leno attends the Petersen Automotive Museum Gala in Los Angeles on October 5, 2018.

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Jay Leno At The Carousel of Hope Ball

Jay Leno At The Carousel of Hope Ball — Jay Leno attends the Carousel of Hope Ball in Los Angeles on October 6, 2018.

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Jay Leno At John McCain’s Funeral

Jay Leno At John McCain’s Funeral — Jay Leno attends the funeral of Senator John McCain at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC on September 1, 2018.

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Jay Leno At A Car Show

Jay Leno At A Car Show — Jay Leno attends the Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance, a car show and charity gala, in Florida on February 25, 2018.

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Jay Leno At The TCA Press Tour

Jay Leno At The TCA Press Tour — Jay Leno attends the Television Critics Association Press Tour in Los Angeles on January 9, 2018.

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Britney Spears with Jay Leno in 2001

Britney Spears with Jay Leno in 2001 — At the high of anyone’s career, everyone made their way to the Tonight Show With Jay Leno, and Britney Spears was no exception.

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Angelina Jolie With Jay Leno

Angelina Jolie With Jay Leno — From 1992-2009, Jay Leno interviewed every recoginzable name of the day on The Tonight Show. From Presidents to TV Stars to up and coming actresses, like this one named Angelina Jolie.

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Jerry Seinfeld & Jay Leno On ‘Seinfeld’

Jerry Seinfeld & Jay Leno On ‘Seinfeld’ — In season 7 of ‘Seinfeld’, Jerry was interviewed by Jay on The Tonight Show. The meta moment happened in episode 16, ‘The Shower Head’, which aired February 6, 1996.

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Collision Course with Jay Leno

Collision Course with Jay Leno — Jay wasn’t just a funny man in late night TV, he also starred in a slew of hit movies, like the 1989 hit, Collision Course.

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Jay Leno With Johnny Carson

Jay Leno With Johnny Carson — One day, the famous seat behind The Tonight Show desk would belong to Jay Leno, but before then, he was a guest on the hit show while Johnny Caron was still at the helm.

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Jay Leno Out & About In Los Angeles

Jay Leno Out & About In Los Angeles — Jay Leno drives his sports car around Los Angeles and flashes the peace sign on March 28, 2016. In 2022, Jay was involved with an accident in his garage that landed him in the hospital dealing with severe burns.

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Jay Leno and Wife Mavis

Jay Leno and Wife Mavis — Since 1980, Jay Leno has been a one woman man. His wife Mavis, seen here with the late night host in 1994, has been by his side throughout the highest points of his career.

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