Inside Sarah Jessica Parker’s Star-Studded Night at SNL’s 50th Anniversary
Sarah Jessica Parker gave us a delightful peek behind the curtain at the glitzy 50th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live,” held on February 16 in New York City. The “And Just Like That…” star and her husband, Matthew Broderick, strutted their stuff at this star-studded soirée, having both served as former SNL guest hosts. Parker hosted during Season 20, a time when the show faced criticism for its risqué material, and she joined the fun after Juliette Lewis bowed out unexpectedly.
Parker shared a charming video from the balcony overlooking Studio 8H, where she witnessed a comedic cavalcade of past hosts and cast members come together to pay tribute to SNL producer Lorne Michaels. The video features Martin Short hailing Michaels’ monumental contributions, while legends like Paul McCartney, Molly Shannon, and Tracy Morgan could be spotted mingling on stage. The evening was a nostalgic celebration of comedy history, where Parker expressed her gratitude on Instagram, saying, “Soup to nuts, a thrilling night. Matthew and I [were] so honored to sit in Studio 8H and recall its 50 glorious years.”
Speaking of glorious moments, let’s take a trip down memory lane to Parker’s husband, Broderick. He made a memorable mark during his time as host in 1988 with a now-infamous sketch that had censors agonizing over the fact that the word “penis” was dropped 43 times. According to Conan O’Brien, the back-and-forth with NBC censors became legendary, transformed into an urban legend of sorts for fans of the show.
Interestingly, though they flowed through their own drama in the SNL world, Parker narrowly sidestepped a potentially awkward reunion with her ex-boyfriend Robert Downey Jr., who was notably absent from the anniversary bash. The two dated during his time on the show, but Parker moved on to marry Broderick in 1997, with their family today encompassing three kids: James Wilkie and 13-year-old twin daughters.
What’s next for SNL? The iconic show is set to return with new episodes for its milestone Season 50 on March 1, featuring new hosts and musical guests. Stay tuned as SNL continues to push comedic boundaries while keeping the nostalgia alive!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and Us Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend
