New York, NY – Kristen Wiig made a triumphant return to “Saturday Night Live” last night, reaching a milestone as she hosted the show for the fifth time and joined the exclusive “Five-Timers Club.”
Wiig, 50, expressed her delight at being back on the iconic comedy show, sharing her excitement at officially becoming a member of the prestigious club. The beloved actress received a warm welcome from the audience as she acknowledged the significance of the club to her as a former cast member.
During the show, Wiig was playfully interrupted by Paul Rudd, 55, who expressed eagerness to be part of a sketch involving her jacket, only to be turned down by Wiig. The comedic exchange continued as former “SNL” writer Paula Pell, 60, joined in with light-hearted banter about the exclusivity of the club.
As the evening unfolded, actor Matt Damon, 53, made a surprising appearance wearing a jacket despite not yet hosting the show five times, leading to a humorous exchange with Wiig about the unique rules of the club. The comedic energy continued to escalate as Wiig found herself surrounded by previous hosts wearing jackets, causing her to question the specialness of the club.
In a heartfelt moment, Wiig was reminded by Damon that she was the youngest member to join the club and the first female to do so, highlighting her trailblazing achievement in the show’s history. Despite initial confusion, Wiig’s induction into the “Five-Timers Club” was acknowledged and celebrated by her peers.
The evening took an unexpected turn as Ryan Gosling, 43, appeared on stage wearing a jacket and added to the humor and surprise of the night. The star-studded event concluded with a touching moment as Wiig was presented with her jacket by the group of hosts, solidifying her place in “Saturday Night Live” history.