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Matt Damon got a quick start to his hosting duties Saturday Night Live By appearing for the first time in the cold open.
the Goodwill fishing The actor began the episode by portraying Brett Kavanaugh, an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, alongside Colin Jost as Pete Hegseth. The two Trump-backed officials met at a bar where they agreed they would “kick ass now.”
“Can you believe I started the war?” asked Ghost Hegseth. “Can you believe I had an abortion? Your body is my choice,” said Cavanaugh, who plays Damon.
The two discussed the ongoing war with Iran, but Damon quipped that “the real war now is the war against male unity.”
“I just wish there were more people in this administration who could actually hang them,” he added, joining Aziz Ansari to make another surprise appearance as Kash Patel, the FBI director, after appearing during last week’s episode.
“Does this bar accept cash?” Al-Ansari said jokingly. “So, what’s going on? Are we going out tonight or what?”
Ansari’s Patel continued to talk about their celebrations, adding, “Seriously, we’re all living the American dream. I’m the first person in my family to go to college parties many years after graduating.”
Then the fake Supreme Court judge let his cronies in on a big secret. “Hey, since we’re opening, can I tell you guys something super secret?” he asked before revealing: “We will allow Trump a third term.”
“I thought this was unconstitutional,” Ghost’s Hegseth said.
“Yes, it was,” Damon said. “But Trump found the original Constitution and in the end he wrote: ‘Sike it!’”
Damon joined the Three Timers Club on Saturday night, marking his third time (you guessed it) hosting the sketch comedy series. It was his first time SNL In just over seven years; He previously hosted the show in December 2018, and debuted in October 2002.
The Oscar winner is gearing up for the lead role in Christopher Nolan’s film Odysseywhich will be in theaters this summer on July 17. During his opening monologue, he joked about the long period of time between his two tours. SNL The mission and appearance of the new film.
“I’m really excited because I have a new movie coming out. It’s called.” OdysseyHe said. “And it’s in theaters not this weekend, not next weekend, but nine weekends from now. Mid-July, my dear.
Damon also noted that the party he hosted took place the day before Mother’s Day. “I know naturally SNL All the mothers travel to the show, first class, no expense spared. Obviously this was going to happen again this year, but then Spirit Airlines closed its doors. So, for all of you out there waiting to see the moms, I’m sorry, it’s not happening tonight.
He also sent a special message to all viewers who “did not bring your mother a gift.”
“Hi, it’s Matt Damon. I bet you thought your kid forgot to get you a Mother’s Day gift. No, this is your gift, a personal message from me,” Damon said. “But wait, I’m confused. Your kid asked me to take a video for his mom…but you’re his sister, right?”
Season 51 SNL is coming to a close, with Damon serving as the second-to-last host of the installment with musical guest Noah Kahan. Will Ferrell will host the final show alongside Paul McCartney. Just last week, Olivia Rodrigo made her debut as host, also pulling double duty as the episode’s musical talent.
