The fiftieth anniversary of Saturday Night Live introduced a number of Hollywood stars collectively in a single room. Many attended to have a good time the comedy present’s success, having fun with skits, performances, and loads of laughs. With acquainted faces like Miley Cyrus, Adam Sandler, Bad Bunny, and Jimmy Fallon in attendance, one notable absence had individuals questioning—the place was Bill Hader?
Why Wasn’t Bill Hader at SNL50?
According to UNILAD, the actor’s publicist shared that he was unable to attend on account of a “longstanding schedule conflict.” While Bill has a powerful connection to SNL, he has additionally spoken concerning the nervousness he skilled throughout his time on the present.
Variety reported that SNL producer Susan Morrison recalled how Lorne Michaels interacted with solid members underneath stress. “To some, Michaels will bark, ‘Don’t fuck it up.’” She added, “Bill Hader, who is prone to anxiety attacks, remembers Michaels coming to his dressing room when he hosted and snapping, ‘Calm the fuck down. Just have fun. Jesus Christ.’ With others, he is warmer. Molly Shannon treasures the memory of how, when she was nervous just before going onstage, Michaels would ‘reassure me with his eyes.’”
Bill additionally opened up about his struggles with nervousness in an interview with The Independent, “You know, you have to watch yourself on screen.” He added, “And that’s no fun, just in general. I don’t like the way I sound. I don’t like the way I look. It’s just embarrassing. But I’ll be 45 in two months, so the weight thing is more of a health thing now. You go to a doctor and they say, ‘At this age and height, you should weigh this.’” Bill continued, “I wasn’t used to seeing myself on screen – you go, ‘God I look terrible,’ so you start exercising and jogging and stuff. I still ate like s***, though. Now I have this autoimmune condition, too. I’m just at that age.”
Who Else Skipped SNL50?
Other notable SNL alumni who had been absent from the anniversary celebration included Chris Redd, Mary Gross, and Randy Quaid.
Bill Hader’s SNL Skits
Bill had many memorable moments on SNL, together with the skit “Alan,” a part of the present’s Cut for Time phase. The skit went viral for his continuous dancing as he performed the position of Alan, described within the sketch as “the future of casual entertainment.”