Ayo Edebiri, the shining star of “The Bear,” made waves on her debut as Saturday Night Live’s host. The 28-year-old actress got a bit emotional during her first SNL gig, expressing how much it meant to her. Breaking into laughter, she even joked about being the first Black woman from Boston to admit it – a history-making moment in February.
During her monologue, Ayo spilled the beans on the behind-the-scenes action of “The Bear.” Working in a real restaurant was the secret sauce to capturing that authentic kitchen energy. While co-star Jeremy Allen White got recognized for his method acting, Ayo’s encounters were all about impatient customers asking about their tilapia orders!
As her monologue wrapped up, Ayo got sentimental, describing hosting Saturday night live as a heartfelt “homecoming.” The New York comedy scene buddies made the night even more special for her.
How Ayo Edebiri performed in Saturday Night Light.
Throughout the show, Ayo nailed various sketches, including a side-splitting one poking fun at the viral Dune movie popcorn bucket. And to add an extra dash of excitement, Jennifer Lopez was the musical guest.
Hold onto your seats because there was a surprise cameo from politician Nikki Haley during the cold open. Ayo joined in, throwing a comical question at Haley during the ‘CNN Republican Presidential Town Hall’ sketch.
In another sketch, Ayo playfully addressed some past comments she made about J.Lo’s singing and career on a podcast. She shared a valuable lesson about being more thoughtful with our online posts – a message we can all take to heart!
Before the big night, a promo video showed Ayo hyping up her fellow dramatically cast members. With J.Lo as the musical guest, it added an extra spark to the anticipation.
Ayo’s stellar year includes bagging an Emmy for her role in “The Bear” and emerging as a breakout star in 2023. Though she had to step back from a Marvel film due to scheduling, her next act is a leading role in the spine-chilling A24 horror film titled “Opus.” Keep your eyes peeled for more brilliance from this rising star!
