Timothée Chalamet HostsSNLand Gets Support from Adam Sandler — Who Continues Joke About the Young Star's Name

Mar. 15, 2025

Timothée Chalamet and Adam Sandler during the Jan. 25 episode of ‘SNL.'.Photo:Saturday Night Live/YouTube

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Live from Studio 8H, it’sTimothée Chalamet— with a special guest appearance fromAdam Sandler!

The actor, 29, pulled double duty onSaturday Night Liveon Jan. 25, acting as both host and musical guest.

Ahead of his first musical performance, Sandler, 58, made a surprise cameo to introduce Chalamet. The actor-comedian pronounced the young star’s name in a comedic, Sandler-fied way, a continuation of ajoke madeat the2025 Golden Globe Awardson Jan. 5.

During her opening monologue at the awards show, hostNikki Glaserteased Chalamet and said, “Your name sounds like something Adam Sandler would say," before theHappy Gilmorestar replied from the audience with his own spin on the pronunciation.

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During hisopening monologue, Chalamet poked fun at how he “keeps losing” at awards shows, stating, “Each time it gets harder to pretend it doesn’t sting,” before a compilation showing him losing to competitors includingGary OldmanandMahershala Aliplayed.

Then, as Chalamet attempted to practice giving an acceptance speech, the pretend award was announced and instead given toKenan Thompson.

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Elsewhere during the show, Chalamet starred in a series of sketches, including one in which he played a boyfriend whoadministers a new CPR technique to his girlfriend’s grandmaand another where he portrayeda barista in training.

One other moment from the episode saw theDuneactor star as anAI character who hosts an educational podcast.

SNLis currently in the middle of its milestone 50th season.

The late-night comedy sketch series is celebrating the occasion with a special three-hour broadcast,SNL50: The Anniversary Special,on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. EST on NBC and Peacock.

In honor of the iconic sketch show’s50th anniversary, PEOPLE has released a special issue, titledSNL’s Greatest Moments and the Stories Behind Them, which celebrates howSNLbecame a cultural institution of comedy, gives fans an inside look into how their favorite sketches came to be and more.

Alongside rare photos, snapshots of iconic sketches and exclusive quotes, the issue also features an oral history from show creatorsLorne Michaelsand Dick Ebersol, as well as other early players likeLaraine Newman,Chevy Chase,Garrett Morrisand more.

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source: people.com