Timothée Chalamet took the stage at NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” for the second time, making quite an impression in his opening monologue to promote his upcoming projects following the resolution of the SAG-AFTRA strike. The 27-year-old actor humorously referenced his previous time on the show during the COVID pandemic and then transitioned into a musical performance to generate buzz around his upcoming films.
Chalamet poked fun at himself and then broke into song with lyrics designed to grab attention, providing teasers for his upcoming movies “Wonka,” “Flowers of the Killer Moon,” and “Dune: Part 2.” He later switched gears to perform a rap about his youthful appearance, emphasizing his “baby face” alongside “SNL” cast member Marcello Hernández.
However, the musical segment was met with mixed reviews, with criticisms from social media users regarding a joke about the Israel-Hamas war during a skit with the comedy group “Please Don’t Destroy.” The controversial skit, involving the character played by Chalamet having an Instagram username associated with the group Hamas, drew strong reactions from viewers who condemned it as insensitive and inappropriate amid an ongoing conflict resulting in significant casualties.
This appearance marked Chalamet’s second hosting stint on “SNL,” with the actor previously having hosted in 2020. The star-filled episode also included notable appearances by Kenan Thompson, as well as criticism and controversy surrounding the Israel-Hamas war joke.
