Some of the world’s biggest comedy legends and a cavalcade of celebrities have come out in New York to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Saturday Night Live.
Some of the world’s biggest comedy legends and a cavalcade of celebrities have come out in New York to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Saturday Night Live.
Although Saturday Night Live (or SNL as it’s affectionately known) doesn’t currently air on television in Australia, many Aussies will no doubt be aware of some of the show’s most famous alumni, with some of the world’s funniest people getting their start on the US late night show.
Former cast members who returned for the special occasion include Eddie Murphy, Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Billy Crystal, Steve Martin, Will Ferrell and more recently Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.
In addition to the funny folk though, the series has a tradition of having at least one celebrity guest-host every week and this many of them returned for the star-studded reunion including dad-to-be Justin Timberlake, funny man Jim Carey, five-time host Alec Baldwin, Tom Hanks, Kerry Washington, Emma Stone, Miley Cyrus, Bradley Cooper and Taylor Swift.
Perhaps one of the highlights of the show though was when movistar Bradley Cooper made out with comedy legend Betty White!
See all the new stars as well as the old favourites as they get up to mischievous mayhem on the red carpet and behind the scenes.
Melissa McCarthy looked stunning as she had fun with a selfie-stick and showed off her amazing weight loss on the red carpet.
Bradley Cooper and Betty White kiss passionately onscreen during the SNL 40th anniversary show!
Comedic legend Betty White, 93, has fun with a selfie stick on the red carpet.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West pose backstage with Chris Rock ahead of Kanye’s musical performance on the show.
Musical legend Kanye poses with a couple of Saturday Night Live’s most famous character-creations – Wayne and Garth of Wayne’s World. Kim K posted this snap captioned “Party time! Excellent!”
Garth from Wayne’s World made a special return for the anniversary show.
Kim also shared this snap of her hubby performing alongside Sia.
Taylor Swift joins in on the fun.
Old pals Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake strike a pose in the lift on the way upto the show!
Justin Timberlake grabs a drink backstage.
Bradley Cooper and Chris Rock on the red carpet.
Jim Carrey backstage dressed as Matthew McConaughey with a faux- Seaan Connery.
Kerry Washington even joined in on the fun, posing with cast member Vanessa Bayer.
Funny men Billy Crystal and Jimmy Fallon joke around with Justin Timberlake.
Adam Sandler gets in costume backstage.
Amy Poehler and Ana Gasteyer have busy blurry moment backstage amidst makeup mayhem.
Two Bills: Former cast members Bill Hader and Bill Murray.
Molly Shannon uses a selfie stick to pose with fans.
Even the butt of many jokes on the show: former US Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin, made an appearance for the show.
Funny Lady Sarah Silverman strikes a pose with the selfie stick.
The current SNL cast pose for a selfie.
The current SNL cast strike a pose on the red carpet.
Former castmembers Will Ferrell and Jason Sudeikis in costume backstage.
Kristen Wiig has a laugh backstage at cast drinks.
Comedy legends Martin Short and Jon Lovitz
Emma Stone in costume backstage.
Former cast member Bobby Moynihan strikes a pose with Jim Carrey.
Former castmembers Will Forte and Kristen Wiig share the love backstage.
Former castmembers Molly Shannon and Tina Fey strike a pose.
Adam Sandler takes a selfie with fans on the red carpet.
Comedy legend Billy Crystal has a go at the selfie stick.
Former cast member John Goodman snaps a selfie.
Lucy Lie strike a pose with 30 Rock’s Jane Krakowski
