Kevin Costner Sits Next to Cher atSNL50After His Epic Reaction to Her Recent Performance at Radio City Music Hall

Mar. 15, 2025

Kevin Costner and Cher at ‘SNL50: The Anniversary Special’ in N.Y.C. on Feb. 16, 2025.Photo:John Nacion/Variety via Getty;NBC/Noam Galai/NBC via Getty

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Kevin Costnerwas spotted sitting next toCheratSNL50: The Anniversary Special— just two days after his epic reaction to her live performance in New York City.

Cher, 78, was one of a number of esteemed artists who performed at “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert” at Radio City Music Hall on Friday, Feb. 14. And while her rendition of “If I Could Turn Back Time” brought the star-studded crowd to its feet, perNewsweek,Costner seemed particularly thrilled and emotional.

As the camera panned to the audience during the song, theYellowstonealum, 70, could be seen clutching the sides of his head, seemingly in total awe of the 78-year-old music legend.

Kevin Costner and Cher in the audience at ‘SNL50: The Anniversary Special’ on Feb. 16, 2025.NBC

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The sighting occurred when fellow audience memberRyan Reynoldsstood up to ask Fey, 54, and Poehler, 53, if the cones from the class “Cone Heads” sketches were “edible” (Fey replies no, they are not, and that they are likely toxic).

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Other familiar faces spotted in the audience during the bit includedDrew Barrymore,Blake Lively,Conan O’Brien,Anya Joy-Taylor,David Lettermanand more.

The live event marks the culmination of a three-day celebration of the show’s 50 years on the air, as well as its legacy in American comedy.Saturday Night Livefirst premiered on October 11, 1975, and has since become known as a cultural touchstone. It has also launched the careers of countless comedians, actors, and musicians.

SNL50: The Anniversary Specialairs Sunday, Feb. 16, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

source: people.com