Saturday Night Live
Since the fall of 2024,Saturday Night Livehas been celebrate for being on air for fifty years . Created by Lorne Michaels , the late - night hot sketch clowning show originated in 1975 and has had numerous cast of characters members , special guest stars , popular host , and musical performers , delivering a portmanteau word of pop culture and political sarcasm . MemorableSNLsketchesinclude " More Cowbell " and " Blues Brothers . "
Saturday Night Livehas been celebrated in specialdocumentaries , includingSNL50 : Beyond Saturday Night , depict the show ’s history , andLadies & Gentlemen … 50 year of SNL Music , a feature exploring melodious performances . The celebration will persist in this weekend with a extra spreading of the very first sequence ofSNLthis Saturday , lead toSNL50 : The Anniversary Specialon Sunday . Here ’s a sneak peep of who will be part of Sunday ’s celebration .
Returning SNL Cast Members
Saturday Night Livehas had memorable mould members , including John Belushi , Dan Aykroyd , Eddie Murphy , Tina Fey , and Amy Poehler . about everyone who ’s been part of the show has started their career onSNLand become actors and writers on goggle box and film projects . Here are theSNLveterans return to celebrate the show ’s remarkable run on Sunday .
Adam Sandler
Before starring in successful comedic film likeBilly MadisonandHappy Gilmore , Adam Sandler was a writer and shape member onSaturday Night Livefrom 1990 to 1995 . Two of his funniestSNLcharacters include Opera Man and Cajun Man , along with performing " The Chanukah Song " and " Happy Thanksgiving . "
Amy Poehler
A part of the five - timers club , Amy Poehler was a cast phallus from 2001 to 2008 . She ’s well - know for her impressions , which let in Hillary Clinton , Rosie O’Donnell , Dolly Parton , and Britney Spears . Amy was also a co - anchor ofSNL ’s Weekend Update segment ( now host by Colin Jost and Michael Che)alongside Tina Fey and Seth Meyers .
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Andy Samberg
Before playact the pencil lead in the hit police sitcomBrooklyn Nine - Nine , Andy Samberg was anSNLcast memberfrom 2005 to 2012 . He is best known for popularise theSNLDigital Shorts , including the first , " Lazy Sunday . "
Chevy Chase
As one of the first cast member ofSNL , Chevy Chase did impressions of Gerald Ford , Leonard Nimoy , and Ronald Reagan , to name a few . He was also the first anchorperson of " Weekend Update . " Despite only being on the show for the first season in 1975 , he ’d go on to asterisk in comedies , let in theNational Lampoon ’s Vacationfilms .
Chris Rock
After working as a stand - up comic and star in minor movie roles , Chris Rock was anSNLcast penis from 1990 to 1993 . He was largely influenced by Eddie Murphy , who he impersonated , and star alongside his booster Adam Sandler and Chris Farley .
Eddie Murphy
Before star in films likeBeverly Hills Copand48 Hrs . ,Eddie Murphy rose to stardom onSNL . He was a casting member from 1980 to 1984 . He ’s done several impression , include Michael Jackson and James Brown , and is well - known for " Mister Robinson ’s Neighborhood . "
Fred Armisen
Armisen was a plaster cast member for eleven twelvemonth onSNL , from 2002 to 2013 . He was the third longest - running tenure cast member at the time , behind Seth Meyers and Darrell Hammond . He appeared in 856 sketches , the second most of anyone . His noted impressions include Barack Obama and Howie Mandel .
Garrett Morris
A comic who was part of the original mould ofSNLfrom 1975 to 1980 . One of Morris ' best - known characters was the Dominican baseball player Chico Escuela . Morris also impersonated James Brown , Alex Haley , Martin Luther King , Jr. , and Richard Pryor , to name a few .
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Jane Curtin
Curtin was a penis of the originalSNLcast from 1975 to 1980 . She would recreate characters who were frustrated by the wacky prank of her castmates like John Belushi and Gilda Radnor . She was also co - mainstay of the " Weekend Update " section .
Jason Sudeikis
Before his star - wee go as the title case of the hit showTed Lasso , Sudeikis was anSNLcast member from 2005 to 2013 . He ’s well - have it off for his impression of Joe Biden , George W. Bush , and Lance Armstrong .
Jimmy Fallon
Fallon was a part of theSNLcast from 1998 to 2004 . He was the carbon monoxide - anchor of " Weekend Update " alongside Tina Fey and did impressions of Adam Sandler , Barry Gibb , and Jerry Seinfeld . He also did vacation songs reminiscent of Sandler ’s . He would go on to hostLate NightandThe Tonight Show .
Kate McKinnon
From 2012 to 2022 , Kate McKinnon was a part of theSNLcast . She ’s best known for her characters like Colleen Rafferty , Miss Finley , and Olya Povlatsky . She also did several impression , include Justin Bieber , Lindsey Graham , Hillary Clinton , and Kellyanne Conway .
Kenan Thompson
As the longest - move cast member inSNLhistory , Kenan Thompson has been part of the show since 2003 . He ’s done legion depression , including Al Sharpton , Charles Barkley , Steve Harvey , Tyler Perry , and David Ortiz , and is well - known for skit like " What ’s Up With That . "
Kristen Wiig
Another member of the five - timers club , Kristen Wiig was anSNLcast extremity from 2005 to 2012 . Her most popular impressions include Jamie Lee Curtis and Kathie Lee Gifford . Her great character admit Target Lady , Aunt Linda , and a member of " The Californians . "
Laraine Newman
A member of the originalSNLcast from 1975 to 1980,Laraine Newmanplayed memorable characters like Christy Christina , Sister Serena , and one of the Coneheads . She also impersonated Katharine Hepburn , Olivia Newton - John , and Margaret Trudeau , to name a few .
Martin Short
TheOnly execution In The Buildingstar was anSNLcast member in season 10 from 1984 to 1985 , and has hosted five times . His notable impressions include Jerry Lewis , Larry David , and Mick Jagger .
Maya Rudolph
AnSNLcast fellow member from 2000 to 2007,Maya Rudolph recently pass toSNLas Vice President Kamala Harris . She ’s also known for her impressions of Jennifer Lopez , Whitney Houston , Donatella Versace , and Michelle Obama .
Molly Shannon
From 1995 to 2001 , Molly Shannon was anSNLcast penis who portrayed several memorable characters , including Katherine Gallagher , Sally O’Malley , Jeannie Darcy , and Circe Nightshade . She also impersonated many celebrities , including Angelina Jolie , Anna Nicole Smith , and Madonna .
Pete Davidson
From 2014 to 2022,Pete Davidson was a part of theSNLcast and was known to play himself during several " Weekend Update " segments . His memorable picture let in Machine Gun Kelly , Adam Sandler , Eminem , Joe Biden , and Post Malone , as well as graphic symbol like Chad and Jared Schleff .
Seth Meyers
Before his tenure onLate Night , Seth Meyers was anSNLcast member from 2001 to 2014 . He was the anchor of " Weekend Update " alongside Amy Poehler and Cecily Strong , and is known for impressions of Anderson Cooper , Brian Williams , and Ryan Seacrest .
Tina Fey
From 2000 to 2006 , Tina Fey was a plaster cast appendage ofSNLwho co - anchored " Weekend Update " alongside Jimmy Fallon and Amy Poehler . She ’s also known for her impressions of Sarah Palin , Paris Hilton , Leonardo DiCaprio , and Brittney Murphy .
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Tracy Morgan
As anSNLcast member from 1996 to 2003 , Tracy Morgan was recognized for portraying theatrical role like Brian Fellow , Astronaut Jones , and Benny the Bengal . His far-famed impression include Aretha Franklin , Busta Rhymes , Maya Angelou , and Samuel L. Jackson .
Will Ferrell
From 1995 to 2002,Will Ferrell was anSNLcast memberwho took part in several memorable sketches , including " More Cowbell " and " Celebrity Jeopardy . " His notable impression include Alex Trebek , Neil Diamond , Larry King , and George W. Bush .
Will Forte
As anSNLcast extremity from 2002 to 2010 , Will Forte is well known for his case like MacGruber , The Falconer , Tim Calhoun , and Greg Stink . His best impressions include Jack White , Carson Daly , Bruce Springsteen , Mitch McConnell , and Lorne Michaels .
Celebrity Special Guests
Celebrity guests onSaturday Night Livehave hosted and/or made exceptional appearances to advance their photographic film or TV projects . Many of them have become beloved stars . Some are included in the five - timekeeper club , include Tom Hanks , Steve Martin , Martin Short , and Drew Barrymore , to name a few great names who ’ve hosted five or more times . These are the special celebrity Edgar Guest lay out to look in the fiftieth anniversary exceptional .
Adam Driver
love for portraying Kylo Ren in hisStar Warssequel trilogy , and star in film likeSilenceandLogan Lucky , Adam Driver has hostedSNLfour time , in 2016 , 2018 , 2020 , and 2023 . He played Kylo Ren and impersonate Cris Collinsworth on the show .
Ayo Edebiri
Known for her breakout part inThe Bear , Ayo Edebiri hostedSNLonce in February 2024 with melodious guest Jennifer Lopez . She turn out a plot host and there ’s little dubiousness she ’ll host it once again before her calling is fetch up .
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Bad Bunny
Singer Bad Bunny made a cameo onSNLin 2020 , perform as musical guest in 2021 , and did duple - duty as horde and musical guest in 2023 . He has also been impersonated by Marcello Hernandez .
Dave Chappelle
Stand - up comedian and actorDave Chappelle hostedSNLfour times , in 2016 , 2020 , 2022 , and 2025 . His notable characters include Chuck Taylor and Tyrone Biggums , as well as impersonating Lil Jon and Rick James .
John Mulaney
Before hostingSNLsix clip and build several cameos , John Mulaney was anSNLwriterfrom 2008 to 2013 . He is sleep with for impersonate the attorney / conceptual artist Shy and helped produce Bill Hader ’s " Weekend Update " type Stefon .
Kim Kardashian
Media personality Kim Kardashian hostedSNLin October 2021 and has been impersonated fourteen times . She also notably kissed eventual ex - boyfriend Pete Davidson during her installment as host during an Aladdin skit .
Miley Cyrus
TheHannah Montanaactress and vocalizer hostedSNLin 2011 and did two-fold duty as host and musical Edgar Guest in 2013 and 2015 . She ’s also been the musical guest five other clock time . Notable impressions include Justin Bieber and Lindsay Lohan .
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Paul McCartney
The Beatles icon has been the melodic guest onSNLfour clip , in 1980 , 1993 , 2010 , and 2012 . He also made a cameo in 2006 , and appeared in " Weekend Update " and Digital Short segments . He ’s also been impersonate by Bill Murray and Dana Carvey .
Paul Simon
The Simon & Garfunkel vocalizer - ballad maker has hostedSNLfour times and performed as a melodic guest thirteen times . Paul Simon also unforgettably perform in a turkey costume during an curtain raising monologue in 1976 .
Pedro Pascal
TheGame of Thronesactor hostedSNLin February 2023 and made a cameo in October of the same year . Pascal host with melodious node Coldplay and Bad Bunny , and played Claudia Flores in the " Protective Mom " sketches .
Peyton Manning
The NFL quarterback hostedSNLin March 2007 , unforgettably star in a digital short where he coached and bullied small kids learning to play football . Peyton was also personate by Seth Meyers in 2005 .
Quinta Brunson
TheAbbott Elementarystar hostedSNLin April 2023 with melodious guest Lil Yachty . One of Brunson ’s funniest skits was " Traffic Altercation . "
Robert De Niro
roleplay icon Robert De Niro hostedSNLthree clip , made ten cameos , and was impersonated six times . He also made guest show as Robert Mueller from 2018 to 2019 .
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Sabrina Carpenter
The " Espresso " singer was the musical Edgar Guest onSNLin May 2024 , the season 49 closing curtain episode host by Jake Gyllenhaal . Carpenter performed " Espresso " and a medley of " Feather " and " Nonsense . " She also portrayed Daphne in a " Scooby - Doo " study .
Scarlett Johansson
TheLost in TranslationandBlack Widowactress hostedSNLsix times and made eight cameos . She has impersonated Ivanka Trump and Katie Britt , and is married to current " Weekend Update " anchor Colin Jost .
Steve Martin
The iconicSteve Martin hostedSNLsixteen times , traverse from 1976 to 2022 , and has made nearly twenty limited guest appearance . Steve ’s most noted study include " Two Wild And Crazy Guys " and " Holiday Wish . "
Tom Hanks
Acting legend Tom Hanks has hostedSNLten times and made eleven cameo visual aspect . His memorable character include David S. Pumpkins and Jeff Morrow , and he also had notable impersonations of Chesley Sullenberger and Dean Martin .
Woody Harrelson
The Cheers and White Men Ca n’t Jump actor has hostedSaturday Night Livefive times and made three cameo . Two of his most far-famed impressions are Joe Biden and James Taylor .
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SNL 50 : The Anniversary Specialairs Sunday , February 16 at 8 pm , and new episodes ofSaturday Night Liveair Saturdays at 11:30 pm on NBC .
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