Bill Hader Reveals What Made Him Break on SNL

Bill Hader talks about bringing Stefon back to SNL, breaking during a particularly funny sketch with Cecily Strong and what SNL game show sketch had the best opening line.
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[@mudboy8059]

“Bill Hader reveals what made him break on SNL” Answer: Everything

[@rhandhom1]

No, that's Jimmy Fallon.

[@Bri-lk7re]

rhandhom1 Well no, because Bill isn’t faking it

[@Dancerama6]

Wow I literally came to comment the exact same thing 😂

[@user-cm1ug8ci8j]

Still no thumbs down. Must be a record

[@user-cm1ug8ci8j]

Still no thumbs down. Must be a record

[@julieharden2433]

Every time Bill Hader laughs, an angel gets its wings.

[@sjire]

Julie Harden I hope it’s acute angle

[@julieharden2433]

Ah damn it! I fixed it :0)

[@weasley2o13]

There are allot of angels out there in that case...

[@KevinKosmoArt]

Don't forget a red bull. A red bull also gets its wings

[@yasminhocking8811]

Same here. He’s got the most unique laugh I have honestly ever really heard. I LOOOOVE Bill Hader!!! 🥰😘😍

[@linnycrocus6023]

Damn Cecily is a genius. She managed to write a sketch in which she got to sit on Bill Hader's lap. I gotta hand it to her.

[@xocreme]

Lmaoooo

[@ermguitar2052]

Meanwhile, Vanessa Bayer is writing herself into sketches where she's making out with Chris Pratt, Ryan Gosling, and Adam Driver.

[@melodyhaviland9393]

Ewan McInerney true geniuses

[@kellygervais3440]

Yes yes that was her plan all along, damn her.. lol 😈

[@Raiden1]

Hahahahaha

[@CantStayAway]

The fact that Seth legitimately gets jealous seeing Stefon with other Weekend Update anchors is one of the greatest things I've ever heard in my entire life....

[@hofhofandaway]

OTP lol!! 😂😍

[@rs-mt6kl]

@@Rdjksj tbh ill never ship a couple as much as I ship Stefon and Seth lmao

[@jerousmail608]

What does ship mean? Eg. "I would ship Stefon and Seth"

[@ChrisWagner89]

@@jerousmail608 To endorse a (fictional or theoretical) romantic relation_ship_

[@filmfangirls9163]

@Rosela B hes making fun of radical feminists 😂 they get angry at anyone and everyone for no logical reason.

[@lukefairhurst5980]

I love that Bill always credits the writers for each sketch - he turned me on to John Mulaney a few years ago by mentioning him this way. I wish SNL credited the writers somewhere because I'm always curious as to who wrote what.

[@lukefairhurst5980]

Also, I was convinced Bill hitting Melissa was planned. What an amazing accident to happen on air - one of the funniest moments this season

[@nQuo21]

couldn't agree more

[@calisongbird]

Luke Fairhurst yes, I agree! I found out about Mulaney the same way, then searched him on KZbin. His standup is hilarious!

[@shelbyfitzgerald7272]

I agree completely. At least put writing credits on the youtube videos. I want to know who wrote each skit

[@kaemincha]

Does SNL not credit their writers for each sketch? I've never watched the credits so I don't know

[@thedevdasdoc]

Bill Hader's laugh could end wars

[@saltymilk4849]

End racism too

[@boredsilly3]

@@saltymilk4849 and open legs

[@originalhellchild]

But will it end Covid 19?

[@a016202]

Awwww....this comment hit me in the feels for some reason.

[@flamenco1961]

@@originalhellchild only when covid proves to be racist.

[@ladykaya7330]

bill hader laughing, clapping his hands, and jumping excitedly is all i’ve ever needed in life

[@lukecj0226]

lol

[@shaurya6601]

Man Cecily never breaks. And she started laughing.

[@alfredmena3478]

Every time Bill Hader laughs, an angel gets its wings.

[@r.s.4085]

I've seen her break like a dozen times lol usually in skits with Aidy.

[@staciegrene9230]

HE GOT CECILY TO BREAK!!

[@belforio]

That's what I was thinking!!! She NEVER breaks :)

[@oukobilly]

I know 😂😂

[@mrhafizhan4687]

what skit?

[@AndreideLosSantos]

God, she's gorgeous.

[@staciegrene9230]

Rifqi Hafizhan the one they show in the video with the wheelchair.

[@SutapaBhattacharyaKolkata]

Please do a "Seth and Stefon clear the air" segment.

[@larsthegunslinger]

Sutapa Bhattacharya dear god yes....

[@tugroti66]

MAKE THIS HAPPEN GAHTDAMNIT

[@dinahlee1000]

Sutapa Bhattacharya y

[@JustLikeAFlower]

Sutapa Bhattacharya let’s not mess with their marriage ok

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

He got Melissa AND Cecily to break 😂. He’s just that good.

[@dasoulfoodbuffet]

Dab on the Hadar.

[@Ego-de4dt]

Watch when will Ferrell was on. Same with that episode with Cecile and even Kate and Aidy.

[@dannyapeshit]

Will Ferrell is the GOAT of SNL, but I have to admit, Bill Hader's episode was overall funnier. Just had better skits.

[@valeried8542]

And Aidy was barely keeping it together :P

[@ruthannnelson885]

And Cecily is usually pretty hard to break

[@lukesterling2276]

Cecily's reaction to Bill ramming that motorized wheelchair into the table prop is legitimately one of the funniest things I've seen in years.

[@TheKillahKyla]

She almost looked like she was in physical pain and it was so so funny

[@rundemccea8365]

What makes Hader break? Is it everything? It's everything, isn't it. Love it.

[@emmajanofsky]

Two words: John Mulaney

[@Ale-ig6xm]

One word: beef

[@swisscheeseplease97]

Jimmy Fallon Always used to crack, too.

[@jvkxbe]

Bill Hader would steal the show in any skit on SNL. Absolute legend!

[@melfurtado84]

That skit was hilarious...but Bill talking about was just as hilarious...he has the most infectious laugh!! 🤣

[@markfoster1520]

But it's good to know what he thought: Oh, there's Addie, I must be carrying the whole table!" (I paraphrase)...

[@Woodshadow]

Like I don’t particularly think he is funny but something about how he interacts with everyone and everything is hilarious. It doesn’t make sense

[@melfurtado84]

Woodshadow I know exactly what you mean...if you imagine anyone else doing the stuff he does - it’s not really funny...but with him, I laugh till I have tears just streaming down...😂

[@kh1340]

“...it’s me..” the fact that she was whispering that to bill when he kept pushing her back and just accepting her fate by just sitting still is the most hilarious thing to me 😂😂

[@ladyred6994]

I absolutely love how much he laughs in general.

[@adamemac]

"Crushed it" is an understatement. That sketch was comedy GOLD. Haven't laughed that hard at SNL in a long time. Well done, Bill and ladies!

[@NewMessage]

This guy's laugh is so contagious there should be a CDC warning attached.

[@philosophie3670]

New Message this aged poorly😂😂

[@hyperdiegesis]

Luke Bratton very XD

[@jzlkgs]

Luke Bratton did something happen

[@frogandtoady]

this aged like a strawberry left out in perfect mold growth conditions

[@uhmmmmm123]

@@frogandtoady A bit specific but very good example

[@AccessoriesAddict5528]

There is no way on earth I could work with Bill Harder and not be rushed to the hospital with convulsive laughter!!

[@ZergrushEddie]

Damn, this guy just seems to love every minute of his job which is he really good at. The breaks are great because they are quite rare but when they happen, you can see the real joy he is having.

[@morrisal]

"Quite RARE"???????!!!!!!!!!! Have you ever seen Bill Hader in...... anything?

[@AnaLongoriaXX]

“On that note, let’s take a Closer Look to political correctness.” “Wait, isn’t A Closer Look’ Seth’s thing?” “Seth and I are versatile, sometimes I do it and he’s under the desk.”

[@EH23831]

Gold!

[@thoseraccoons]

He's literally 12 I love him

[@mj-yo7vt]

you mean inches

[@thoseraccoons]

@@mj-yo7vt Not on my Christian Minecraft Server

[@winderzhao5010]

He got Melissa AND Cecily to break 😂. He’s just that good.

[@v.xien.]

Ayo

[@amandasunshine2]

You can hear her say "it's me" 😂

[@PhillyFrank1]

Bill Hader's laugh is right up there with Tiffany Haddish's for sheer delight. I'm glad he let on what John Mulaney (Shy) said in his ear -- I heard "My girlfriend..." and of course wondered what silliness came after.

[@kellyalves756]

His reaction was priceless. It was like 50 shades of WTF.

[@A_Wild_Dyzzy]

It's wonderful that Bill credits the writers on the sketches. Many times it's a team effort. The writers create the jokes and gags, and it's up to the actors to pull them off well. And by god Bill Hader creates some of the best moments on that show.

[@michaelceraaaaa]

I love how Bill laughs with his whole body. It's so beautiful and so genuine. I love it.

[@brees.661]

His laugh is so contagious!

[@TheDuality0fMan]

I firmly believe that an hour long special of Bill Hader, John Mulaney, and Seth Meyers just sitting together doing improv and reminiscing about SNL would be the greatest thing ever. Add in Stephen Colbert to break the show.

[@maplehugger1857]

He laughs like a little kid and it just gives me such joy

[@DrDespicable]

Every time Bill comes on, he and Seth just giggle at each other for 5-10 minutes. And I'm okay with that.

[@gaaabyperezz9614]

you can tell they are such good friends and can last an hour making each other laugh

[@johnbowden4761]

I like that you can hear Melissa audibly ask "what is the matter with you" while she loses it

[@TheBlarggle]

3:33 - Look at Seth's hand gesture. gotcha.

[@SalveRegina8]

What does that gesture mean?

[@AEversW]

Wasn’t below the waist though

[@Sol-dw1ew]

What does that mean 👀

[@andrimarbi]

Illuminati all seeing eye. He did it on command too.

[@immafranks891]

You know Seth gestures with his hands a lot even from his early SNL days right? Even normal people are allowed to do what they want with their hands.I know the sign but too much paranoia isn't healthy.

[@davidglasspool4921]

I am not convinced that there is any more joyful sound than bill Hader laughing.

[@BlairRyukyu]

Who the hell divorced this man

[@thesnowflakediaries5267]

DIVORCE?

[@louwiz2]

Excuse me WHAT?

[@Natalie-xh6ph]

To be fair, he divorced his wife. But they're still friends.

[@nelsonmontealegre1991]

Ikr

[@aortiz4351]

I wonder why he divorced her..?

[@TheCorey1734]

Bill legit never can get through a scene without laughing, and it’s so pure.

[@benfluke523]

i want to be bill haders friend so bad..

[@xujfkkbthd1163]

Bill Hader’s laugh is so genuine and delightful. I’d marry that man, just for the joy of hearing him laugh.

[@tikilocklin]

if anyone doesn't want to be Bill Hader's friend i will go insane

[@ZeldaNerd137]

Bill Hader is such a gift 😂

[@amalzuhair4495]

I only heard “my girlfriend” so glad to finally find out

[@DanielFriedman]

amal zuhair I just want to know what that means in the context of the sketch.

[@OscarSanchez-nk3uw]

It doesn’t mean anything.

[@DanielFriedman]

Oscar Sanchez Then why did it make him laugh? Was it just saying saying randomness into Haders ear?

[@Zeropointill]

He's cracking up from what just happened. He explains it like right after the clip dude.

[@kentjg32]

I don't get it, why is my girlfriend funny?

[@bug_ho]

bill and seth together have a different type of energy

[@rachelauguste]

Aidy was an absolute legend for not breaking😂

[@morrisal]

She did. Kinda.

[@SayYesToAwesome]

Rachel Auguste Aidy went to college in Chicago and one time she gave my friend a handy in the bathroom at the Burger King on Michigan Ave.

[@TheMurrmursonbottle]

SayYesToAwesome are we supposed to feel some type of way about that? because i feel like you really want people to care and absolutely no one does

[@BeautifulDreamerK]

Bill hader’s laugh is LIFE 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@VianneyCreates]

Bill Hader...a legend.

[@MsAlison]

the little “it’s me” HAHAHSHDHD

[@85sevenheaven]

The best part of Hader is his breaks. 😂😂😂

[@abdulbasit9435]

3:14, This moment kills me. The way they break one after the other 😂😂

[@fatsolutions]

Watching Seth and Bill laugh is killer thank you for brightening my day

[@butternutsquash4737]

It's amazing how deep his voice is, but how high and with such a variety of voices in which he can modulate it

[@jerousmail608]

Talent

[@wearyourownskin]

Bill has the most amazing laugh. I love that he is so silly

[@gbrot001]

I could listen to those two swap war stories for HOURS. And hours. A lot of hours. 😂

[@getgetgetgetgotgotgotgot]

HIS LAUGH BRINGS ME SOOOOOOO MUCH JOY

[@dankhnw8]

Awwwww I love this, it's basically a reunion between friends

[@niners5time822]

I enjoy how much he laughs during his interviews. His laughter is contagious.

[@corporalclegg914]

it’s March 2021...Stefon & Seth tied the knot 8 yrs ago. Continued Best Wishes, You Two

[@COMPFUNK2]

I didn’t even notice at first that he took Melissa with him when he backed the wheelchair up, lol

[@JohnLee-ue6gy]

I thought it was a scripted part of the sketch until I heard Melissa's 'WTF' under her breath.

[@COMPFUNK2]

I'm not sure how true that is, but...Cecily was CRYING 🤣

[@igonzalezhorn]

and she giggles “this is so dumb!” and i CRIED laughing

[@xTheOxx]

The corpsing is funny, but I really admire the cast that can go through it without breaking. So kudos to Heidi Gardner, and especially to Melissa Villasenor for having the instinct to remain seated.

[@Research0digo]

And Aidy???

[@drodriguez3293]

i love how they’re such friends

[@butterflysnme724]

Why do I feel like he gets the silly giggles even at the grocery store? 💓😆💓

[@AussieFlick]

Still makes me laugh out loud every time. I fucking love Bill Hader!! I could watch him and Seth talk for hours

[@Research0digo]

foul mouth

[@5ocean7]

When these to get together, it's magic! just talking about old times

[@stranraerwal]

Bill has such a great, contagious laugh while remembering scenes together with Seth. Simply GOLD !

[@melissamarrapese9147]

Bill Hader is just hilarious, I absolutely love watching his interviews and his impressions! So talented ❤

[@wades2132]

Bill doing Seth at Seth is great.

[@G_Gued]

“Bill Hader reveals what made him break on SNL.” Everything. The answer is everything.

[@brog534]

0:43 Seth laughing made Bill laugh lol

[@btgreenday]

MY GIRLFRIEND WORKS AT YOSHINOYA BEEF BOWL

[@tamannasharma4855]

btgreenday what's exactly funny here? Didn't get it

[@haakonhirt670]

I think it's just the ridiculousness of the statement - Bill was expecting to hear something involving the word "midget" vs. "little people" in the context of the skit, but then John just mentions something completely unrelated and weirdly specific.

[@ZipplyZane]

I took it as a name that sorta sounds like the ones made up for the Stefan skits.

[@weaselsdawg]

Tamanna Sharma That’s why Mulaney can consistently get Hader to break as Stefon. He’s a hilarious comedy writer and he knows Hader’s sense of humor way better than the rest of us.

[@jukebox_julia]

The most powerful seven words in the universe, apparently

[@kby87]

"Well, it could be BEEF" 😂😂😂

[@chiaranotreally1162]

Seth and Bill laugh can cure everythings

[@ashmitanandy]

He made his own corned beef. What a legend!

[@toastedjoe1013]

Thought that cut sketch was funnier than anything they aired

[@ashmitanandy]

Yep! It was!!

[@sapphiresorceress7007]

I’m waiting for someone to say they don’t get it.... 😂😂😂

[@Zeropointill]

i don't get it

[@tianapitesr8553]

He takes cialus and meets her friends? Made the skit better!

[@Hero_DZN]

this is honestly so delightful to watch cus you can see theyre actual good friends who are just having a good time

[@mfgmiriam]

Bill‘s laugh= 🥰

[@robertwittman1951]

My favorite Bill Hader break was when he said on Update "You know Blacula, the black Dracula?" Seth said "yes." Stefon said "Well, there is a Jewish Dracula." Seth said " What's her name?" Answer: "Sidney Applebaum".

[@Research0digo]

wrong

[@jerousmail608]

Bill keeps me laughing. His laugh alone cracks me up. Super Comic, that one.

[@giugiu9775]

I love Bill’s reaction/laugh when Seth says “but you could move” 😂😂

[@fungmanhei]

The showcase girl sketch was one of the funniest sketches imo, so I'm really excited it got a shoutout from Bill! The sketch gives me a good laugh no matter how many times I've watched it. And it's amazing how Vanessa manages to keep a straight face throughout.

[@aarona1c]

This is the ultimate "Oh, you just had to be there!" conversation.

[@danniep2737]

That moment when you need to go back to the clip to try and hear melissa say “it’s me”

[@Nomo_Popo]

It's so great when SNL cast members genuinely break and laugh instead of doing it on purpose all the time like some other late night ex-SNL late show hosts

[@jennifersantillana9738]

I remember that sketch. Freakin hilarious! Watching the girls break was beautiful lol

[@Daniel-Strain]

I love how he is just in stitches at their own comedy lol.

[@susiemartinez8983]

I love when Cecily breaks, that girl is rock solid when it comes to this.

[@cadenschmidt2752]

Seth actually laughs at his guests and it’s a real laugh too! Unlike another talk show host...

[@itsamedylan]

Seth: "You were great." Bill: *laughing hysterically* "Yeah thanks..." *continues laughing*

[@anaelizondo4221]

I love Bill's laugh...it makes me feel so happy🥰😍

[@ardenvangellis3707]

Bill Hader so funny - can’t stop laughing 😆

[@tangibleterror2421]

I love this. It's like watching 2 best friends reminiscing about inside jokes. You don't 100% know exactly what they're talking about but it's hilarious.

[@bhaveshdk]

Appreciate Bill Hader's smiles makes him win hearts n sure gets him laid all the time!!!!

[@CrochetJedi_DBJ]

What cures more? CBD gummies or Bill Hader’s laugh

[@loui123890]

I was watching barry and realized that in one episode hank says he wants to go to yoshoana (sp?) Beef bowl and I lost it

[@kevinljm]

He did an awesome show on Saturday

[@bwaybabyrose]

kevinljm oh my god yes

[@michaelvance3988]

kevinljm /

[@leighsd89]

I love Seth's laugh after Bill mentions Yoshinoya Beef Bowl 'cause it just seems he knows that's such a John Mulaney thing to say. What a group of friends.

[@truthhurts3524]

Bill Hader, the most infectious laugh ever

[@supernintendochalmers6628]

I think the funniest part is how impossible it is for Bill to hide character breaks. His face just immediately starts twisting! 😂

[@helenabegum8395]

0:49 Seth's jealous tone made me so happy 😂😂😂

[@marqueshawalker2111]

These 2 have way too much fun together 😂😂😂😂

[@bigtaz504]

Best skit in a while from snl. Watch it like 10 times in a row. Soooo funny

[@Leslie58]

That was the funniest skit. It reminded me of Tim Conway & Harvey Korman breaking up on the Carol Burnett Show. Yeah.. I’m old. 😉

[@JohnLee-ue6gy]

Bah-schnorky!!

[@RobinaB530]

These two guys are hilarious together!! They're hilarious separately as well. The giggles!!

[@mikebenton1508]

Him laughing is contagious 😭😂 I die when they break character, especially bill