The SNL 50th Anniversary special on Sunday evening was a dazzling celebration, with the brightest stars from Hollywood lighting up the red carpet at 30 Rockefeller Center.
Kim Kardashian took the spotlight as a silver siren in a sleek, body-hugging dress that turned heads at every angle.
Scarlett Johansson, the wife of Weekend Update host Colin Jost, exuded old Hollywood glamour in a sleeveless black mini dress, adorned with sparkling diamond straps—every inch the movie star.
Before joining Paul Simon on stage, Sabrina Carpenter turned heads in a sheer, beaded dress, while Dakota Johnson stole the scene with a leggy display in a black dress featuring a daring high slit
And amidst her legal challenges, Blake Lively made a stunning return to the spotlight, shimmering in a silver sequin gown as she dazzled alongside her husband, Ryan Reynolds.
The SNL 50th Anniversary special on Sunday evening was a dazzling celebration, with the brightest stars from Hollywood lighting up the red carpet at 30 Rockefeller Center, including Kim Kardashian, Scarlett Johansson, Sabrina Carpenter and Dakota Johnson
Kim took the spotlight as a silver siren in a sleek, body-hugging dress
Kim rocked her raven locks long and loose
During an appearance on the special pre-show, Kim teased the sketch she’d be performing that evening, calling it a ‘full circle moment.’
‘I’m doing a really funny sketch — this is live, right, so I probably shouldn’t say who,’ she laughed.
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‘[It’s] with people that I have laughed and laughed [with] that I’m obsessed with.’
Reflecting on her debut hosting gig over three years ago, Kardashian called it ‘a wild experience.’
‘I’m so happy I did it,’ she said. ‘I wasn’t actually as nervous as most people say!’
The SKIMS founder took the stage in October 2021 to host SNL.
Shortly after, she began dating cast member Pete Davidson.
Meanwhile, Sabrina opened the show with a heartfelt duet alongside legendary singer/songwriter Simon.
During an appearance on the special pre-show, Kim teased the sketch she’d be performing that evening, calling it a ‘full circle moment’
‘I’m doing a really funny sketch — this is live, right, so I probably shouldn’t say who,’ she laughed
Kim flashed a peace sign backstage
The SKIMS founder took the stage in October 2021 to host SNL and shortly after, she began dating cast member Pete Davidson
Kim looked like a screen siren on her way to the special
Reflecting on her debut hosting gig over three years ago, Kardashian called it ‘a wild experience’
Kim made quite the entrance on the red carpet
Scarlett Johansson , the wife of Weekend Update host Colin Jost, exuded old Hollywood glamour in a sleeveless black mini dress
The dress was adorned with sparkling diamond straps—every inch the movie star
Scarlett and Colin Jost appeared in high spirits for the big show
The pair performed Homeward Bound, a song Simon famously played on the show in 1976 with George Harrison.
Carpenter joked that neither she nor her parents were born at the time.
After their performance, the duo delivered the iconic line, ‘Live from New York, it’s Saturday night!’
Comedy legends also rubbed elbows with the biggest stars of the past half century on the red carpet for the SNL50 anniversary special.
Among the A-list stars at Manhattan’s Rockefeller Plaza were plenty of Saturday Night Live’s Not Ready for Primetime Players, including the glamorous trio of Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph and Kristen Wiig.
The comic stars were joined by some of film and television’s biggest stars, including Jenna Ortega, Kevin Costner, Paul Rudd and more to pay tribute to Saturday Night Live for the iconic sketch-comedy series’ 50th anniversary.
Tina, 54, looked elegant in a slip-like black midi dress with a bustier-style bodice decorate with a sheer lace and intricate gold lace.
The former Weekend Update anchor paired her dress with classic black pumps and wore her brunette hair styled pin straight and draped over her shoulders.
Dakota Johnson stole the scene with a leggy display in a black dress featuring a daring high slit
Before joining Paul Simon on stage, Sabrina Carpenter turned heads in a sheer, beaded dress
And amidst her legal challenges , Blake Lively made a stunning return to the spotlight, shimmering in a silver sequin gown as she dazzled alongside her husband, Ryan Reynolds
Blake was all smiles in her first public appearance since her legal troubles with Justin Baldoni
Ryan and Blake appeared in high spirits for the big event
Maya, 52, went for all-out glamour in a blue single-shoulder dress made of rippling layers of satin culminating in a flower-like swirl over her shoulder.
Kristen, 51, showcased her astounding figure in a sheer black dress that left little to the imagination.
She flaunted her flat midriff and revealed her black undergarments while adding some sparkle with black heels decorated with sparkling silver stripes.
Amy Poehler, Tina Fey’s longtime friend and comedy partner, added a splash of color with a glowing crimson dress covered in sequins.
Jenna Ortega looked lovely in a busty brown satin dress that wrapped around her throat delicately.
Emma Stone focused on practicalities when prepping her SNL50 outfit, including choosing a dress with pockets.
The Oscar winner wasn’t afraid to be a little silly, so she brought along some popcorn for the show and filled her dress pockets with extra, possibly for her husband Dave McCary.
Aside from the comic detail, the red halter dress perfectly suited Emma. Her husband looked classy in a traditional tuxedo.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus sparkled in her couture number
Claire Danes stunned in a bright yellow dress
Keke Palmer turned heads in her jaw-dropping gown
Julia Stiles was a goddess in maroon as Sandra Oh kept it chic in a purple work of art
Awkwafina was a vision in pink
Natasha Lyonne rocked a satin lingerie number as Zooey Deschanel kept it demure
Sarah Sherman was perfection in pink
Hilaria Baldwin and Alec Baldwin made a glamorous entrance
Sarah Silverman looked incredible in her animal-print ensemble
Chris Fischer and Amy Schumer looked incredible as they hit the red carpet
Tina, 54, looked elegant in a slip-like black midi dress with a bustier-style bodice decorate with a sheer lace and intricate gold lace
Maya, 52, went for all-out glamour in a blue single-shoulder dress made of rippling layers of satin culminating in a flower-like swirl over her shoulder. Kristen, 51, showcased her astounding figure in a sheer black dress that left little to the imagination
Amy Poehler, Tina Fey’s longtime friend and comedy partner, added a splash of color with a glowing crimson dress covered in sequins
Jenna Ortega looked lovely in a busty brown satin dress that wrapped around her throat delicately. She twirled around to show the long strands dangling to the ground
Emma Stone focused on practicalities when prepping her SNL50 outfit, including choosing a dress with pockets
The Oscar winner brought along some popcorn for the show and filled her dress pockets with extra, possibly for her husband Dave McCary
Aside from the comic detail, the red halter dress perfectly suited Emma. Her husband looked classy in a traditional tuxedo
Jason Momoa cleaned up nicely in a black tuxedo with oxblood shoes
His girlfriend, Hit Man star Adria Arjona, flaunted her stunning figure in a plunging black ruched halter dress
Laura Dern was as gorgeous as ever in a chic tuxedo with a shawl lapel that she draped her wavy blond hair over.
Zooey Deschanel lightened things up in a white sleeveless patterned dress with a red ribbon tied around her midriff.
Her fiancé, Property Brothers star Jonathan Scott, spiced up his formal wear with a midnight blue tuxedo with black satin lapels.
Current SNL star Heidi Gardner rocked a classic look with an off-the-shoulder dress decorated with silver and yellow sequins, while her midriff was decorated with floral designs.
Jason Momoa cleaned up nicely in a black tuxedo with oxblood shoes, and his girlfriend, Hit Man star Adria Arjona, flaunted her stunning figure in a plunging black ruched halter dress.
Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando looked loved up for the red carpet
Laura Dern was as gorgeous as ever in a chic tuxedo with a shawl lapel that she draped her wavy blond hair over
Kevin Costner looked handsome in his modern suit
SNL alum and The BEar star Abby Elliott kept it classic in black
Zooey Deschanel lightened things up in a white sleeveless patterned dress with a red ribbon tied around her midriff. Her fiancé, Property Brothers star Jonathan Scott, spiced up his formal wear with a midnight blue tuxedo with black satin lapels
Superstar Pedro Pascal cut a cool figure
Current SNL star Heidi Gardner rocked a classic look with an off-the-shoulder dress decorated with silver and yellow sequins, while her midriff was decorated with floral designs
Musician St. Vincent made a dramatic entrance
Tom Hanks and Rita WIlson looked like Hollywood’s It couple
Jack White, left, and Olivia Jean held hands for their photo op
SNL alum Will Forte, left, and Olivia Modling made quite the darling duo
Steve Buscemi and Karen Ho wrapped their arms around each other
Lin-Manuel Miranda cut a dapper figure in his suit
Brandi Carlile and Catherine Shepherd held hands for the red carpet
Nick Jonas and SNL alum Jim Belushi cut dapper figures
The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri matched her stunning gown with a throwback choker
Meryl Streep dazzled on the red carpet before she was featured in a sketch
Nathan Lane and husband Devlin Elliott were all smiles on the red carpet
Eddie Vedder and Jill McCormick held hands as they arrived at the event
Chris Kattan and Maria Libri hit the red carpet in style
Eddie Murphy was featured in a sketch for the special
Jackie Sandler and Adam Sandler hit the red carpet before the SNl alum took the stage for a song
David Spade and Kyle Mooney took over the red carpet in classic suits
Will Ferrell came back to Studio 8-H for the party
Lucy Liu kept it demure in a black minidress
Chevy Chase and Jayni Chase made a rare public appearance