Jimmy Kimmel is set to host the 2020 Emmy Awards on Sunday, marking his third time hosting the event. Those who've followed Kimmel's career know that the host's journey to the A-list came from surprising beginnings. Take a look at some of Kimmel's career highlights.

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Many were first introduced to Kimmel as part of a duo with Adam Carolla, when the two hosted "The Man Show" on Comedy Central in 1999.

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The show ran from 1999-2004 and featured frequent segments with scantily clad women. They are pictured here with "The Juggy Girls."

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Carolla and Kimmel made a crossover appearance on the series "Crank Yankers" in 2002. The show featured comedians making crank calls to people.

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Kimmel rubbed shoulders with A-listers, including his then-girlfriend, Sarah Silverman, at the 2003 Academy Awards.

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Kimmel hosted one of his first award shows in 2003 with the American Music Awards.

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Following the 2003 premiere of "Jimmy Kimmel Live," the comedian's talk show continued to feature a steady stream of celebrity guests. Kimmel is pictured with Jamie Kennedy and Kim Raver. (Pictured here with Jamie Kennedy and Kim Raver.)

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Kimmel showed his funny bone and more at the 2006 Comic Relief show in Las Vegas.

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Kimmel's parents and Silverman shower the comedian with love for his 40th birthday in 2007.

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Nobody could say Kimmel was washed up, even as he took to the dunk tank at a celebrity charity event in 2009.

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After a breakup with Silverman, Kimmel hit the red carpet in 2010 with future wife Molly McNearney. They would marry in 2013.

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By 2012, Kimmel was used to black-tie affairs, but he still dressed in his pajamas to read the Emmy nominees with Kerry Washington.

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Kimmel received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013.

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In 2015, Kimmel had the nation's attention when he hosted then-President Barack Obama on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

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For the 2016 MusiCares Person of the Year Show, Kimmel dressed as Lionel Richie, who was being honored.

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Kimmel and McNearney celebrate their new addition at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2017. They share two children today, daughter Jane and son Billy.

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Kimmel hosted the Academy Awards for the second time in 2018.

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Kimmel has been all over the map when it comes to hosting, and his repeated appearances suggest he isn't going anywhere.

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