Oscar winner Emma Stone achieved a new milestone in her career on Saturday by joining the prestigious group of individuals who have hosted SNL five times or more.
Stone showcased her talents and professionalism while promoting her film Poor Things and the Showtime series The Curse. Her outstanding performances and memorable sketches left a lasting impression on many viewers.
The show also paid tribute to former New York Congressman George Santos, introduced a talented singer/songwriter, and more. Here’s a glimpse of the notable moments from this week’s SNL.
Bowen’s Farewell to George Santos
It was expected that SNL would address the recent removal of George Santos from Congress. The show’s cold open featured a press conference with Bowen Yang as Santos, who humorously accepted his situation before breaking into a musical number.
Emma Stone’s Official Induction
Hosting SNL for the fifth time is a significant accomplishment, with Stone joining the ranks of legendary hosts like Ben Affleck, Melissa McCarthy, and others. She was officially welcomed to the club by Tina Fey and other female hosts.
Buzzy Sketch of the Night
In a sketch titled “Make Your Kind of Music,” Stone portrayed a 1960s record producer working with musician Mama Cass. The memorable performance left a lasting impression on viewers and drew comparisons to the classic “More Cowbell” sketch.
Still thinking about that SNL Emma Stone Mama Cass sketch last night😅😂🤣👏
— Marisa (@minihondo) December 4, 2023
Other Highlights
Other standout moments of the night included a music video sketch called “Fully Naked in New York” and great performances on Weekend Update and by musical guest Noah Kahan.
Looking Ahead
Upcoming SNL guest hosts and musical guests have been announced, with Adam Driver and Olivia Rodrigo set for Dec. 9 and Kate McKinnon and Billie Eilish closing out the year on Dec. 16.
Saturday Night Live airs Saturdays on NBC.
