Timothee Chalamet didn’t just come to deliver comedy, he also brought his musical talents as the night’s guest performer.
Timothee kicked off his monologue with a healthy dose of self-deprecating humour. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Timothee Chalamet took to the Saturday Night Live stage on January 25 with a playful energy that had the audience laughing from the get-go. For his third time hosting the iconic show, the 29-year-old actor didn’t just come to deliver comedy, he also brought his musical talents as the night’s guest performer. And true to his style, he kicked off his monologue with a healthy dose of self-deprecating humour and a bit of cheeky commentary on his recent career journey.
“Hosting SNL again is great, but this time, I’ve got something new, a little moustache and a goatee!” Chalamet said with a smile, making light of his appearance and a joke he’d made earlier at the Golden Globes. “37 hairs right here,” he said, pointing to his goatee as the camera zoomed in for effect, drawing a laugh from the crowd.
The actor, fresh off his portrayal of Willy Wonka in Wonka, also took a moment to reflect on his latest role as the legendary Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown. “Playing Bob Dylan right after Willy Wonka? Yeah, that was a little strange,” he admitted. “But you know what? I found out they have a lot in common. They’re both eccentric, innovative and let’s not forget, both enslaved hundreds of Oompa-Loompas,” he added.
Chalamet, never one to shy away from poking fun at himself, segued into a hilarious segment about his ongoing streak of losses at major award shows. After all, A Complete Unknown has earned eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, yet the actor continues to face defeat with grace and wit.
“It’s such an honour to go to these award shows,” Chalamet began his tone half-serious and half-joking. “But let’s be real, I keep losing. And every time it happens, it gets a little harder to act like it doesn’t sting.” With that, he rolled a montage of his defeated, and often humorous, reactions to his loss at previous ceremonies. “Oh look, another lonely night with my Dune popcorn bucket,” he laughed as one particularly painful loss was displayed.
Not one to dwell on disappointment, Chalamet quickly turned things around by pretending to practice an acceptance speech, until the scene was hilariously interrupted by SNL cast member Kenan Thompson, who grabbed the mock trophy and delivered a comedic take of his own.
Before leaving the stage, Chalamet gave a sneak peek into his musical segment, teasing his performances of Bob Dylan songs. “You might not know the songs I’m going to perform, but trust me, they’re my personal favourites,” he shared. “And I’m just so thankful that SNL is still doing weird stuff like this 50 years in. Honestly, they’re either really kind to let me do this… or this is a prank, and I’ll find out later. I can’t tell,” he added.
Following an introduction by former SNL star Adam Sandler, Chalamet launched into a high-energy rendition of Dylan’s Outlaw Blues. The performance effortlessly transitioned into a more intimate, spoken-word version of Three Angels, with surprise guest James Blake joining him on keyboards and vocals. Chalamet rounded out his musical set with a heartfelt cover of Tomorrow Is a Long Time, proving that he’s not just a charming host, but a talented musician with a deep connection to the music he’s performing, reports Billboard.
