Timothée Chalamet made a memorable return to Saturday Night Live (SNL) for his third hosting gig, pulling double duty as both host and musical guest. Known for his roles in Call Me by Your Name and Dune, Chalamet didn’t shy away from poking fun at himself, starting with his facial hair. Sporting a light goatee and mustache for the first time, he joked about it being “37 hairs” as the camera zoomed in on his facial fuzz. He also humorously referenced the comments made about his appearance during the Golden Globe Awards.
Chalamet also addressed his track record at award shows, having been nominated multiple times but never winning a major award. With a grin, he said, “I just keep losing, and each time it gets harder to pretend it doesn’t sting.” To keep the mood light, SNL aired a compilation of his disappointed reactions when he lost to actors like Gary Oldman and Mahershala Ali. In a comedic twist, Chalamet practiced an acceptance speech only for the fake award to be given to SNL cast member Kenan Thompson instead, who then delivered his own acceptance speech, playing up the fun.
Beyond hosting, Chalamet also performed as the musical guest, showcasing his love for Bob Dylan’s music. Before his first performance, he joked, “SNL is either really nice for letting me do this or incredibly mean and this is all a big prank.” He performed deep cuts from Dylan’s catalog, including “Three Angels” and “Outlaw Blues.” For his second performance, he chose the haunting “Tomorrow is a Long Time,” cementing his musical chops and showing a different side of his artistic range.
Chalamet’s SNL appearance was a perfect blend of self-deprecating humor and musical talent, making for an unforgettable episode that entertained fans from start to finish.