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From late-night TV host to caretaker, see Jay Leno

Jan. 16, 2026, 2:26 p.m. ET
Acclaimed comedian and former late-night host Jay Leno dominated television for over 20 years, hosting celebrities, U.S. Presidents, musicians and more on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno". Today, Leno has been outspoken about his life as a caregiver for his wife of over 40 years, Mavis Leno, who is battling dementia. See his award-winning career, beginning here at amfAR Las Vegas on Nov. 22, 2024.
Acclaimed comedian and former late-night host Jay Leno dominated television for over 20 years, hosting celebrities, U.S. Presidents, musicians and more on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno".

Today, Leno has been outspoken about his life as a caregiver for his wife of over 40 years, Mavis Leno, who is battling dementia.

See his award-winning career, beginning here at amfAR Las Vegas on Nov. 22, 2024.
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Alex Fritz, Leno, Hannah Stringer, Jillian Collins, Thomas Pierce, and guest attends COSF's Aspen Snow Ball Gala at The St. Regis Aspen Resort on Feb. 8, 2025.
Alex Fritz, Leno, Hannah Stringer, Jillian Collins, Thomas Pierce, and guest attends COSF's Aspen Snow Ball Gala at The St. Regis Aspen Resort on Feb. 8, 2025.
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Leno and his wife Mavis attend Netflix's "Unfrosted" premiere at the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles on April 30, 2024.
Leno and his wife Mavis attend Netflix's "Unfrosted" premiere at the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles on April 30, 2024.
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Leno, Martha Stewart, Gaby Hoffmann and Claire Danes attend the 20th Anniversary Gala to celebrate Hudson River Park at Pier 60 on Oct. 11, 2018, in New York City.
Leno, Martha Stewart, Gaby Hoffmann and Claire Danes attend the 20th Anniversary Gala to celebrate Hudson River Park at Pier 60 on Oct. 11, 2018, in New York City.
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Jerry Seinfeld and Leno attend the National Night Of Laughter And Song event hosted by David Lynch Foundation on June 5, 2017, in Washington, DC.
Jerry Seinfeld and Leno attend the National Night Of Laughter And Song event hosted by David Lynch Foundation on June 5, 2017, in Washington, DC.
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Leno performs on stage during the event.
Leno performs on stage during the event.
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Jay and Mavis Leno attend The Television Academy's 23rd Hall Of Fame Induction Gala at Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel on March 11, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California.
Jay and Mavis Leno attend The Television Academy's 23rd Hall Of Fame Induction Gala at Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel on March 11, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Leno and Jimmy Fallon pose in the press room during the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13, 2013.
Leno and Jimmy Fallon pose in the press room during the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13, 2013.
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Leno kisses the hand of Betty White during the American Women in Radio and Television 2010 Genii Awards at the Skirball Cultural Center on April 14, 2010, in Los Angeles.
Leno kisses the hand of Betty White during the American Women in Radio and Television 2010 Genii Awards at the Skirball Cultural Center on April 14, 2010, in Los Angeles.
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First Lady Michelle Obama and Leno attend the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton May 1, 2010, in Washington, DC.
First Lady Michelle Obama and Leno attend the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton May 1, 2010, in Washington, DC.
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Jay and Mavis Leno and Nancy Dolman arrive at the 2009 Vanity Fair Oscar Party held at the Sunset Tower on Feb. 22, 2009.
Jay and Mavis Leno and Nancy Dolman arrive at the 2009 Vanity Fair Oscar Party held at the Sunset Tower on Feb. 22, 2009.
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President Barack Obama is seen with Leno during a taping of "The Tonight Show" at NBC studios in Burbank, California, in 2009.
President Barack Obama is seen with Leno during a taping of "The Tonight Show" at NBC studios in Burbank, California, in 2009.
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Donald Trump appears on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Jan. 13, 2004, at the NBC Studios.
Donald Trump appears on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Jan. 13, 2004, at the NBC Studios.
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Leno signs autographs at a ceremony honoring singer Celine Dion with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Jan. 6, 2004.
Leno signs autographs at a ceremony honoring singer Celine Dion with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Jan. 6, 2004.
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Leno reads "If Roast Beef Could Fly" at The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at UCLA, on April 24, 2004.
Leno reads "If Roast Beef Could Fly" at The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at UCLA, on April 24, 2004.
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Leno appears on "The Tonight Show" on July 7, 2004, at the NBC Studios.
Leno appears on "The Tonight Show" on July 7, 2004, at the NBC Studios.
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Leno attends the NBC All-Star Casino Night on July 25, 2003, at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel.
Leno attends the NBC All-Star Casino Night on July 25, 2003, at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel.
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Conan O'Brien appears on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC Studios Sept. 5, 2003, in Burbank, California. O'Brien and Leno would later be at the center of the so-called "late night wars". Shortly after Leno had stepped down from his post at the "Tonight Show" for O'Brien to take over, the network brought Leno back less than a year later .
Conan O'Brien appears on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC Studios Sept. 5, 2003, in Burbank, California. O'Brien and Leno would later be at the center of the so-called "late night wars". Shortly after Leno had stepped down from his post at the "Tonight Show" for O'Brien to take over, the network brought Leno back less than a year later.
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Mavis Leno on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC Studios in Los Angeles on Oct. 3, 2001.
Mavis Leno on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC Studios in Los Angeles on Oct. 3, 2001.
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Leno hosts an event at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel on March 27, 2001.
Leno hosts an event at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel on March 27, 2001.
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Leno attends Love Ride 18, the yearly motorcycle cruise and concert to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Nov. 11, 2001.
Leno attends Love Ride 18, the yearly motorcycle cruise and concert to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Nov. 11, 2001.
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Presidential candidate George W. Bush appears on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" as Leno wears a George W. Bush mask on Oct. 30, 2000, in Los Angeles.
Presidential candidate George W. Bush appears on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" as Leno wears a George W. Bush mask on Oct. 30, 2000, in Los Angeles.
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Leno stands between two policemen at a ceremony for the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 27, 2000 in Hollywood. Leno chose to have the star placed near the location where he was arrested twice for vagrancy early in his career.
Leno stands between two policemen at a ceremony for the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 27, 2000 in Hollywood.

Leno chose to have the star placed near the location where he was arrested twice for vagrancy early in his career.
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Jay and Mavis Leno at the Carousel of Hope 2000 gala to benefit the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Los Angeles on Oct. 28, 2000.
Jay and Mavis Leno at the Carousel of Hope 2000 gala to benefit the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Los Angeles on Oct. 28, 2000.
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Leno poses in a 1999 photograph released by NBC.
Leno poses in a 1999 photograph released by NBC.
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Leno holds his award during the 47th annual Emmy Awards on Sept. 10, 1995.
Leno holds his award during the 47th annual Emmy Awards on Sept. 10, 1995.
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Leno looks on during the ATP Infiniti Open at the UCLA Tennis Center in Los Angeles on July 31, 1995.
Leno looks on during the ATP Infiniti Open at the UCLA Tennis Center in Los Angeles on July 31, 1995.
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Bill Gates introduces Windows 95 with Leno during the kick-off presentation at Microsoft's Washington campus on Aug. 24, 1995.
Bill Gates introduces Windows 95 with Leno during the kick-off presentation at Microsoft's Washington campus on Aug. 24, 1995.
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Leno and his wife attend the 38th annual Emmy Awards at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in on Sept. 21, 1986. The pair have been married since 1980, and Leno has recently opened up about his wife's battle with dementia .
Leno and his wife attend the 38th annual Emmy Awards at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in on Sept. 21, 1986. The pair have been married since 1980, and Leno has recently opened up about his wife's battle with dementia.
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