Saturday Night Live
Ayo Edebiri & Jennifer Lopez
February 3, 2024
Ayo Edebiri, if you weren’t aware, has become something of America’s Sweetheart, between her Emmy-winning and delightful portrayal of Sydney on The Bear, her hilarious role in Bottoms (if you’re in the mood for a very silly teen comedy, this has got you covered); her voice acting in Big Mouth; Clone High; The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse; and her guest-starring role as Quinta Brunson’s sister on the ever-popular Abbott Elementary. Edebiri is ubiquitous these days, and for good reason: she’s funny, relatable, and very likable.
As for her performance as a host on Saturday Night Live, like any professional stand-up comedian, she’s a natural. She’s comfortable in front of a live audience; she’s completely devoid of embarrassment or self-awareness (in a good way); and she’s clearly up for anything, from portraying a nerdy teenage boy to poking fun at herself and her own public missteps. Edebiri is one of those hosts that you just know on an alternate timeline somewhere is actually a member of the SNL cast. But as for this timeline, we’ll just have to hope she comes back to host many more times.
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