Abby Elliott and Jennifer Lopez Join Forces for a Memorable SNL Episode

Abby Elliott and Jennifer Lopez teamed up for a comedic and musical extravaganza on the latest episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL). Elliott, who has made a name for herself in shows like Big Mouth and What We Do in the Shadows, shined as the host, while Lopez, a legendary musician and actress, returned to SNL as the musical guest.

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The show kicked off in South Carolina with a Trump town hall sketch, hosted by Punkie Johnson as Gayle King and Kenan Thompson as Charles Barkley. The sketch featured James Austin Johnson‘s impeccable impersonation of Donald Trump, fielding questions from various characters, including Michael Longfellow and a Taylor Swift conspiracy theory.

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Later in the episode, SNL took us backstage to glimpse some behind-the-scenes moments with Abby Elliott. She shared anecdotes about her upbringing in Boston, highlighting how the city shaped her fearless and multidimensional personality.

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Another hilarious sketch brought back an old concept – a game show where contestants had to explain their previous comments on Instagram. Elliott, along with Andrew Dismukes and Chloe Fineman, hilariously reflected on their younger and more foolish social media moments.

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Music also took center stage in the episode, with a standout performance by Marcello Hernandez. The high schooler shared a unique plan to lose his virginity involving a Dune popcorn bucket, captivating the audience with his oddball story.

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Furthermore, Andrew Dismukes took the spotlight in a sketch about college students and their contrasting attitudes towards drugs. Dismukes portrayed a character microdosing on mushrooms, while his peers, played by Mikey Day and Abby Elliott, embodied the epitome of the ’90s DARE program.

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Lastly, SNL took a lighthearted approach to love stories, as Bowen Yang interviewed New York City couples about their romantic meet-cute moments. One standout couple, portrayed by Chloe Troast and Andrew Dismukes, shared an unconventional story of cheating on their previous partners that had the audience chuckling.