Cecily Strong Shines at SNL's 50th Anniversary with Baby Bump
Cecily Strong, the former “Saturday Night Live” cast member, recently made headlines as she showcased her baby bump at the red carpet event for SNL’s 50th anniversary celebration. The event, held on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Studio 8H in New York City, saw Strong, 40, glowing in a black gown with dramatic floor-length sleeves as she proudly held her bump.
Strong had previously announced her pregnancy in November 2024, sharing her journey with in vitro fertilization (IVF) and reflecting on her past experiences, including an abortion in her early 20s. In an Instagram post, she humorously referenced her iconic “Goober the Clown” sketch from SNL, where she had portrayed a character who had an abortion, and expressed her joy at now being pregnant at 40. She also opened up about the emotional challenges of fertility treatments, describing the process as both anxious and hopeful.
The SNL 50th anniversary celebration was a star-studded affair, featuring appearances by numerous alumni and former hosts. Strong, who left the show in 2022, has remained a beloved figure in the SNL community. Her return to the spotlight comes after she revealed her engagement to longtime partner Jack in late 2023, a moment she humorously recounted on “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” admitting the proposal was almost spoiled by a text message.
Strong’s journey, from her groundbreaking “Goober the Clown” sketch to her current pregnancy, highlights her resilience and openness about personal struggles. As she prepares to welcome her child, fans continue to celebrate her contributions to comedy and her candidness about life’s challenges.
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