Teyana Taylor brought her signature sass and style to the hosting chair of "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) on January 24, delivering a solid performance that showcased her impressive range as a performer. The actress, singer, and model, who recently took home a Golden Globe for her role in Paul Thomas Anderson's film, proved herself to be an engaging and entertaining host.
Taylor kicked off the show with a confident opening monologue, tackling topics such as awards season, social justice, and her own experiences as a woman of color. She effortlessly wove in humor and personal anecdotes, setting the tone for what promised to be a memorable episode.
One highlight from Taylor's set was her appearance in a mock kids' toy commercial featuring highly provocative action figures – a nod to her recent Oscar nomination. The sketch demonstrated her ability to pivot between silly and irreverent, as well as tackle complex issues with wit and nuance.
During the show, Geese took the stage as musical guests, delivering an energetic performance that showcased their catchy indie rock sound. Their two songs, "Au Pays du Cocaine" and "Trinidad," were woven seamlessly into the evening's entertainment, providing a perfect blend of sonic variety to keep viewers engaged.
Throughout the episode, Taylor continued to prove herself as a versatile performer, effortlessly shifting between comedic relief and dramatic moments. She showed an impressive ability to connect with her co-stars, trading hilarious one-liners and heartfelt moments that left audiences laughing and cheering in equal measure.
Some standout sketches included a spot where a series of gate agents were hilariously dismissive of passengers' luggage; another featuring a group of rowdy football fans on ESPN; and a comedic take on an upscale "confidence class" for stressed-out adults.
While some viewers may have experienced minor disappointment due to the episode's pacing, Taylor's performance was undoubtedly one of the highlights. Her talent, charisma, and sharp wit made her an absolute joy to watch, cementing her place among the ranks of memorable SNL hosts.
Taylor kicked off the show with a confident opening monologue, tackling topics such as awards season, social justice, and her own experiences as a woman of color. She effortlessly wove in humor and personal anecdotes, setting the tone for what promised to be a memorable episode.
One highlight from Taylor's set was her appearance in a mock kids' toy commercial featuring highly provocative action figures – a nod to her recent Oscar nomination. The sketch demonstrated her ability to pivot between silly and irreverent, as well as tackle complex issues with wit and nuance.
During the show, Geese took the stage as musical guests, delivering an energetic performance that showcased their catchy indie rock sound. Their two songs, "Au Pays du Cocaine" and "Trinidad," were woven seamlessly into the evening's entertainment, providing a perfect blend of sonic variety to keep viewers engaged.
Throughout the episode, Taylor continued to prove herself as a versatile performer, effortlessly shifting between comedic relief and dramatic moments. She showed an impressive ability to connect with her co-stars, trading hilarious one-liners and heartfelt moments that left audiences laughing and cheering in equal measure.
Some standout sketches included a spot where a series of gate agents were hilariously dismissive of passengers' luggage; another featuring a group of rowdy football fans on ESPN; and a comedic take on an upscale "confidence class" for stressed-out adults.
While some viewers may have experienced minor disappointment due to the episode's pacing, Taylor's performance was undoubtedly one of the highlights. Her talent, charisma, and sharp wit made her an absolute joy to watch, cementing her place among the ranks of memorable SNL hosts.
! I loved how she brought a fresh vibe to the show, tackling tough topics with humor and heart 
. Her monologue was on point, and those action figure sketches had me LOLing 
. The Geese musical performance was infectious, too - their indie rock sound is straight fire 
! What I appreciated most about Taylor's hosting gig was how she effortlessly shifted between comedy and drama, making the whole episode feel dynamic and engaging 
. She totally owned that stage, and I'm here for it 
#TeyanaTaylorSNL #HostingGoals #SlayingTheGame" 
but girl SLAYED it! I mean I know she's got that sass and style going on, but wow 
she really brought the funny! That opening monologue had me DYING 
. Pacing issues aside, her energy was infectious and I loved every minute of it 
! The girl's got range, no question - from sassy monologue to hilarious sketch work and even a killer musical performance with Geese 
. She's definitely got what it takes to be a top-notch host - here's hoping she does it again soon 
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, and omg geese's performance was EVERYTHING 
. what did u think of the pacing though? i felt like some bits were a bit rushed 
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her comedy timing is 10/10 and geese was the perfect musical guest btw 
I loved how she wasn't afraid to poke fun at herself and tackle tough topics. Geese as musical guests were a great addition too, their indie rock sound added such energy to the show 
. And those sketches? 
. and her chemistry with the co-stars was undeniable, they had some amazing one-liners and heartfelt moments that left everyone in stitches 
she brought so much sass and humor to the show, i loved how she spoke about social justice and being a woman of color it was really refreshing to see someone tackle those topics with such confidence 
love how she didn't take herself too seriously and just had fun with it