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20 Saturday Night Live Hosts Who Just Couldn't Keep Their Sh*t Together

18/10/2020 - 12:05 PM

Hosting Saturday Night Live [1] is a challenge, which is maybe why there are so many instances of SNL hosts breaking character. Over the decades, a who's who of Hollywood actors, music stars, and comedy legends have hosted the sketch comedy show [2] and participated in the skits [3]. Coming up against the masterful comedy of the show's cast [4] is often too much for these hosts to handle, as they break character and get the giggles because of their costars' antics. If we're being honest, it's even funnier when they can't keep a straight face [5] — they're just like the rest of us! If your day could use some hearty laughs, keep reading for 20 of the funniest moments of SNL hosts breaking character over the years.

Ryan Gosling in "Close Encounter"

Justin Timberlake in "The Barry Gibb Talk Show: Bee Gees Singers"

Lindsay Lohan in "Debbie Downer: Disney World"

Christina Applegate in "Van Down By the River"

Drew Barrymore in "The Love-ahs With Barbara and Dave"

Ryan Gosling in "Another Close Encounter"

Jonah Hill in "Benihana"

Bill Hader in "Girlfriends Game Night"

Scarlett Johansson in "Hollywood Dish"

Emily Blunt in "Escorts"

Chris Pine in "Star Trek Lost Episode"

Sean Hayes in "Jeffrey's"

Bill Hader in "Anthony Coleman Takes Another Puppet Class"

Margot Robbie in "Actress Round Table"

Jamie Foxx in "Maine Justice"

Brittany Murphy in "The Leather Man"

Dana Carvey in "George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush Go Hunting"

Janet Jackson in "Corksoakers"

Maya Rudolph in "Super Showcase Spokesmodels"

Justin Timberlake in "Immigrant Tale"


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