They’ve hosted ‘SNL,’ right?
“Saturday Night Live” returns this weekend after a record-breaking season. We already know the first host of Season 43 will be Ryan Gosling ( joined by musical guest Jay-Z), with Gal Gadot and Kumail Nanjiani to follow. This got us thinking about whom we would like to see host and the shocking number of bona fide superstars who have never hosted the long-running sketch show.
We put together a list of the names that surprised us most.
Brad Pitt Why you think he’s already hosted: He’s a world-famous movie star. He’s Brad Pitt.
Why he’d be great: Pitt has taken comedic turns in films such as “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” “The Big Short” and “Inglourious Basterds.” His “SNL” debut would be even funnier if he’s willing to make fun of, say, his love of matcha tea. Bonus points if he gets Frank Ocean to be the musical guest. Meryl Streep Why you think she’s already hosted: She has appeared in more than 40 movies, is beloved in Hollywood, has three Oscars and, like “SNL,” has earned the ire of President Donald Trump. Why she’d be great: No, no, that wasn’t
a question. Sandra Bullock Why you think she’s already hosted: She has held the title of America’s Sweetheart — not to mention Miss Congeniality. She even held her own opposite Betty White in the 2009 film “The Proposal.”
Why she’d be great: She has a good sense of humor and isn’t afraid to make fun of herself: She personally accepted both her Golden Raspberry for worst actress (“All About Steve”) and Oscar (“The Blind Side”) on the same weekend in 2009. Viola Davis Why you think she’s already hosted: She’s an award-winning film and TV star who has been ubiquitous on our screens the last few years. Why she’d be great: Have you heard the woman’s speeches? We’d undoubtedly be in for one heck of a monologue.
Will Smith Why you think he’s already hosted: He got his start in comedy and his career has spanned decades. Smith hasn’t been completely absent from Studio 8H — former cast members Tim Meadows and Jay Pharoah have both impersonated him.
Why he’d be great: Though his filmography has veered toward action flicks and, recently, more serious fare, Smith has always been hilarious. Also, wouldn’t it be great to hear his side of Tiffany Haddish’s amazing Groupon story?
Stephen Colbert Why you think he’s already hosted: Sure, he’s pretty busy these days, but it’s hard to believe he didn’t host during (or immediately after) his “Colbert Report” days.
Why he’d be great: He has a knack for political satire and can hold his own in a hosting role. Plus, he has his own history with “SNL” — he used to voice one half of the Ambiguously Gay Duo and once auditioned for the show alongside Tracy Morgan.