The highly anticipated 50th anniversary celebration of “Saturday Night Live” is set to feature an impressive lineup of guest appearances. Notable figures such as Steve Martin, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, John Mulaney, and Dave Chappelle are among the many stars who have had connections to the long-running sketch comedy series and will be part of this milestone event.
Scarlett Johansson, who is the spouse of Weekend Update co-host Colin Jost, is also confirmed to appear in the special titled “SNL50: The Anniversary Special,” which is scheduled to be broadcast live on February 16 for a span of three hours. This special will pay tribute to five decades of comedic excellence on the show.
In addition to those already mentioned, NBC has revealed more celebrity guests, including Adam Driver, Ayo Edebiri, Paul McCartney, Tom Hanks, Miley Cyrus, Robert De Niro, Martin Short, and Kim Kardashian. This diverse roster is sure to enhance the celebratory atmosphere of the event.
The anniversary special will take place just two days after the “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert,” which will be available for livestream on Peacock. This concert is poised to feature performances by stars like Bad Bunny and Miley Cyrus, with Jimmy Fallon stepping in as host. Audiences can also expect to see performances from Lady Gaga, Post Malone, Chris Martin, David Byrne, Eddie Vedder, among others, making it a remarkable week for “Saturday Night Live” fans.
