
Adrien Brody has finally addressed the long-standing rumors about his alleged ban from Saturday Night Live after his controversial performance in 2003, where he used a Jamaican accent while introducing musical guest Sean Paul. The actor cleared the air about the speculation, explaining that he was never formally banned from the show, though he admitted he has never been invited back either.
For context, during the episode, Brody donned a dreadlock wig and spoke in a Jamaican accent to introduce Sean Paul, who is from Kingston, Jamaica. The moment sparked widespread discussion, with many speculating that the show had banned Brody for the bit.
In a recent interview with Vulture, Brody explained that the idea for the accent and wig was actually his, and the show’s costume department provided the outfit for him. He went on to clarify that while he was given the freedom to perform the bit, SNL creator Lorne Michaels may not have been thrilled about him embellishing the sketch. “I thought that was a safe space to do that, weirdly,” Brody remarked. He also mentioned that the other people involved in the show were shocked when he pitched the idea, but they allowed him to go forward with it.
While Brody acknowledged that the performance didn’t sit well with everyone, he still clarified that it wasn’t the cause of any formal ban from SNL, though it remains a memorable and talked-about moment from his career.