10 A-List Stars Who Made Surprisingly Bad SNL Hosts

Find the song, "Fate & Fortune" from SoundMojo's BALANCE album here: https://wmojo.com/fateandfortune Some celebrities shine on the big screen but stumble when they take on the live comedy stage of “Saturday Night Live.” From awkward sketches to missed comedic timing, we’re looking at A-list stars who surprisingly couldn’t quite deliver as SNL hosts. This lighthearted look covers well-known faces like Oprah Winfrey, who struggled to break out of her talk show persona, and Walter Matthau, whose curmudgeon charm didn’t translate well to live sketches. We also dive into Jeremy Renner’s awkward attempts at comedy, January Jones’ flat delivery, and Adrien Brody’s infamous off-script antics. Whether it was lack of chemistry, uncomfortable performances, or simply being out of their element, these moments prove that hosting SNL is no easy feat—even for big stars. Which performance surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments! WATCH our 24/7 Livestream to binge the best of MsMojo! https://youtube.com/live/9gtxyOwIBxs FOLLOW all of our socials for more lists, videos, and articles! https://linkin.bio/msmojo/ MsMojo is a leading producer of queen-sized lists and thought-provoking essays on Film, TV, Celebrity, Music, & more. Your trusted authority for ranking and analyzing Pop Culture. #SNL #SaturdayNightLive #Comedy #Celebrities #AdrienBrody #OprahWinfrey #JeremyRenner #CaseyAffleck #HilarySwank #WalterMatthau #BillyBobThornton #MalcolmMcDowell