Jean Smart Brings Wit and Charm to "SNL" Season 50 Premiere with Lesbian Shout-Out
Jean Smart lit up the stage of Saturday Night Live as she hosted the iconic show's 50th season premiere. At 73, the Emmy-winning actress made her SNL hosting debut, immediately delighting fans with her humor and charisma. Smart kicked things off with an uproarious monologue, embracing her comedic flair in a sparkling pink suit, and quickly captured the audience's attention. “I haven’t had hundreds of people clap for me in days,” she quipped, playfully referencing her recent Emmy win for Hacks .
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Throughout her monologue, Smart showed off her New York roots, humorously reminiscing about her early acting career in off-off-off Broadway plays in Jersey. But it was her light-hearted shout-out to the lesbian community that truly sent the internet buzzing. With perfect comedic timing, Smart shared, “My first play was all lesbian characters, so I’ve always had a lot of gay women fans. Apparently, I still do.” She even referenced a podcast where one host expressed wanting to date her, to which Smart responded with, “Cool, at least I have options.” The moment was not just funny but also a testament to Smart's playful self-awareness, and social media exploded with fans expressing their appreciation. Many took to X (formerly Twitter) to react to the hilarious line, with comments like “Jean Smart is for the lesbians, yasss!” filling the platform.
Smart’s monologue didn’t stop there—she broke into a playful musical number about her love for New York, charming the audience with both her wit and vocal chops. As she sang, she humorously observed, “All the garbage on the street is finally changing colors. Beautiful. Beautiful.” The monologue had viewers giggling and tearing up in equal measure, with some calling it one of SNL 's best openings in recent memory.
The love for Smart didn’t stop with the monologue. Throughout the episode, she showcased her comedic talent in various sketches, including a spoof of a game show and a clever Spirit Halloween ad that poked fun at temporary stores popping up in abandoned buildings. Each sketch was filled with the sharp humor SNL is known for, and Smart’s timing was impeccable.
Jean Smart’s debut as an SNL host was more than just a celebration of her incredible career. It was a night filled with laughter, heart, and a little bit of lesbian love. The internet’s overwhelming response proved that Jean Smart, much like SNL , remains a force to be reckoned with in the world of comedy.
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