Timothée Chalamet Shines as Host and Musical Guest on SNL
Timothée Chalamet pulled double duty as both host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live on January 25, 2025, delivering a memorable episode filled with humor, music, and surprise cameos. The episode, which marked Chalamet’s third time hosting, featured a mix of sketches, musical performances, and a politically charged cold open.
The cold open began with a historical twist, as Lin-Manuel Miranda reprised his iconic role as Alexander Hamilton from the Broadway musical Hamilton. Miranda, dressed in full 18th-century attire, joined the Founding Fathers in signing the Declaration of Independence. However, the scene took a sharp turn when James Austin Johnson’s Donald Trump interrupted Miranda’s rap about freedom, declaring, “Never say never. I’m in my king era.” Trump’s monologue humorously highlighted his first week in office, including controversial executive orders and his signature wit. Miranda, frozen in place, struggled to maintain composure as Trump teased him, calling him “Lin-Manuel Miranda Cosgrove” and mocking his desire to complete his rap.
Chalamet’s monologue leaned into his recent Oscar nomination for portraying Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown. He joked about his history of losing awards and even attempted to deliver a long-prepared acceptance speech, only to be hilariously snubbed by Kenan Thompson. Chalamet also performed three Dylan songs during the episode: “Outlaw Blues,” “Three Angels,” and “Tomorrow Is a Long Time.” While his vocal performance was described as nervous at times, the actor’s passion for the material shone through.
The sketches were a mix of absurdity and sharp satire. Highlights included a workout class sketch where Chalamet played an over-the-top instructor leading a low-energy, calorie-burning session, and a classroom sketch where Chalamet and Bowen Yang portrayed AI-generated podcasters with six fingers, delivering nonsensical commentary. Another standout was a mock commercial for “Oedipal Arrangement,” a darkly humorous take on Mother’s Day gifts.
The episode also featured a surprise appearance by Adam Sandler, who introduced Chalamet’s first musical performance. Sandler, a former SNL cast member, added a nostalgic touch to the night.
Overall, Chalamet’s episode was a fitting showcase of his versatility, blending comedy, music, and a touch of self-deprecation. The episode concluded with an animated short titled God, where Chalamet voiced an impulsive deity creating the world, including kangaroos and exploding mountains. The night was a celebration of Chalamet’s talent and SNL’s enduring ability to blend humor with cultural commentary.
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