Oscars Red Carpet Cold Open - SNL

Celebrities like Mike Tyson (Kenan Thompson), Jamie Lee Curtis (Chloe Fineman), Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson (Mikey Day, Molly Kearney) and George Santos (Bowen Yang) get interviewed on the 2023 Oscars red carpet.
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[@zeroshadow2468]

George Santos does an amazing Bowen Yang impression, I almost thought it Yang himself.

[@shushuyu]

🤭

[@JennyLouLou]

😆 🤣 😂

[@s198203]

🤣🤣🤣🫠

[@radicalross7700]

On the other hand Mike Tyson's Kenan Thompson impression was just plain awful. It's like he wasn't even trying.

[@bridgethaines7127]

@@radicalross7700 I'm not sure he was on board with mocking someone who has clear mental deficits. That Tyson horse has kinda been beaten past death at this point.

[@shahartley]

Chloe does a pretty good Jamie Lee Curtis impression, right down to the numerous words to describe Cate Blanchett.

[@kitcoffey7194]

not her best impression

[@sander3798]

@@kitcoffey7194 no one said it was

[@jamangel]

Lmao

[@JM-vj7we]

Wearing Kirkland by Costco 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou]

​@@kitcoffey7194 definitely her breast impression

[@WondrousPurple]

I really enjoy when a large number of cast members are in a sketch. They all get to shine with their impressions and characterizations. And for all the (rightful) love to the whole cast, credit to Heidi and Marcello keeping everything moving.

[@rachelpi]

Yes!! Impression parades are one of my fav type of sketches on the show.

[@Surv1ve_Thrive]

🇬🇧👍

[@tainmentful]

@@Surv1ve_Thrive😮 I don’t Thanks 😊😮 😮Thanks😊😮really pop rkqefefefpptriuyuuh

[@oliviabrodarick7030]

“Thank you for that question Mario Luigi” I’m dead

[@lisajean228]

That made me laugh, too!😂

[@skywalker6648]

😆

[@nathalieduverna6963]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@i8bitbarber69]

Random but necessary 😂

[@carlaprince3516]

😭🤣🤣

[@chunkyhead3210]

Can we please appreciate the hair and makeup department doing a whole Pinocchio costume for literally 3 seconds of air time. True dedication to the art 👌

[@blushingfrieza]

🤌🤌🤌

[@stanford-nf4jk]

@ chunkyhead I totally agree, except his performance was wooden. I’ll see myself out.

[@tejaswoman]

Fully concur

[@canaisyoung3601]

And picking Michael Longfellow to play Pinocchio is good casting, as Longfellow does look like what Pinocchio looked like after he got his wish to be a real boy. Just wish the writers would have done more with it.

[@BooBuKittyPhuk]

I was gonna say the same... all that work for 3 seconds, hilarious and impressive af

[@mindyschocolate]

“Except I did and now I’m in Congress.” I legit laughed out loud.

[@kathrynpupos9103]

Me too! Huge belly laughs.

[@snapdoc]

I cried.😢 [Bowen is great!]

[@ontheruntonowhere]

Granted, Republicans are easy to fool. They believe Fox is actually true.

[@jennifergersch9126]

It's true, though.

[@joeybulford5266]

I thought he was going to say ‘except I did and now I’m at the Oscar’s’ still funny tho

[@wlcoston]

Santos is Everything Everywhere All At Once 😂😂😂

[@skywalker6648]

Jokes keep coming.

[@kathrynpupos9103]

Can you imagine if Bowen Yang/George Santos came out to read and present the Oscar for best movie! I will hold that thought, as it happens, no matter who is the presrnter.

[@susannahkeneda8692]

Sthap! Lol.

[@homer3189]

he said that in the skit

[@malafunkshun8086]

Lol 😂

[@colbyjackjohnson4111]

Chloe’s impression of Jaime Lee Curtis was the most accurate I’ve ever seen in my life. So good

[@kellifranklin9872]

Jamie Lee being the incredible person that she is would love that impersonation!

[@MothGirl007]

Perfection!

[@Tomboyy9818]

Jamie*

[@jennifergersch9126]

@@kellifranklin9872 I tend to agree.

[@alanwayte432]

Terrible impression

[@jessetorres8738]

The best decision SNL has made this Season was having Bowen portray Congressman Santos as a recurring character.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Absolutely agree!

[@fdrstan]

I agree but no way in hell am I calling that fraud “Congressman.”

[@Cypresssina]

Meh. Bowen just plays himself and doesn't even attempt to portray the character. He should watch Harvey Guillen for inspiration.

[@jmartin]

Nah. That's George Santos playing anyone other than George Santos 🤣😂🤣😂🤣.

[@bellahontas510]

Seriously such a good decision

[@williamchapple8886]

Chloe’s JLC was absolutely spot on, what an incredible talent she is

[@MindlessTurtle]

It's scary... scary good...

[@seffishestopal5950]

I wished Wiig did played her this time.

[@void-were-prohibitive]

but does she know how or why? seemed more possession than impression..

[@kurtreber9813]

Chloe or JLC?

[@floydroid]

"Kirkland by Costco" 🤣 - I hope Chloe rises to the level of Kate McKinnon, what a talent!

[@ShowtimeHawaii]

She’s so good!

[@themachine8009]

Was JLC really wearing something from Costco?

[@towjoev]

Thankfully she's easy on the eyes unlike the confused dump truck and trailer park megaphone

[@shermanculbertson6244]

Bowen Yang does a better George Santos than George Santos himself.

[@DownHavenEnt]

That's because that IS George Santos playing Bowen Yang pretending to be George Santos trying to pass as Tom Cruise

[@Anthony-dy5cq]

Bowen yang? That's Santos, he became a cast member as well.

[@skywalker6648]

@@Anthony-dy5cq More lies Anthony? Or is it really you, George.

[@lazysundayz]

George Santos definitely adding SNL cast member on his next resume

[@acmeurquhart2814]

Yeah, didn’t know George Santos was Asian.

[@thewayofroses]

I’m obsessed with Heidi’s dress

[@markfox6786]

I liked her grandfather's lederhosen, but that's besides the point. Oooooh, this Heidi....(never mind) .

[@DenizenoftheAges]

I don't wanna gender-stereo-typify, so: CHILDER, CHILDER, CHILDER!! LEMME TELL YOU WHAT!!!!

[@kitcoffey7194]

AWKWARD PAN DOWNS TO WOMEN'S FEET! We really needed that.

[@thewayofroses]

@@DenizenoftheAges ??????

[@thewayofroses]

@@markfox6786 No idea what this means but I’ll trust that it was a good joke or whatever you were trying to convey lol

[@FTNChicken]

They got Longfellow in such an elaborate Pinocchio costume for literally one line! XD

[@P__114]

Because like the other new cast members he is terrible.

[@advocacynaccountablity]

May have been CGI?

[@canaisyoung3601]

Still better than the Dilbert costume from the previous episode. Not as nightmarish.

[@danielgalef994]

That's some 30-Rock-level throwaway gag commitment

[@jennifergersch9126]

I know! Kudos to all of them for being such good sports.

[@chaddon7685]

That Jamie Lee Curtis energy was so spot-on fantastic.

[@Kmsasaki]

Can’t believe that put together all that Pinocchio prosthetics and makeup just for 3 seconds of air time lmao

[@jaymorf7374]

Eh, worked for Pete Davidson playing Count Chocula

[@ChubbyUnicorn]

Right!!

[@kjamison5951]

“Imma gonna scare so many kids!” I’m dead!

[@Danielson1818]

The props and makeup department like to show off too.

[@P__114]

Very weak cast member. All of the new cast members are weak. They just give them single lines and have them read it off the cue cards.

[@julconnor]

i feel like that Ozempic joke flew over everyone’s heads… welp… i enjoyed it 😂😂😂

[@debjoy12]

I thought the same thing! maybe they don't pay enough attention to the news? 😭

[@Nerval-kg9sm]

It didn't. Stop patting yourself on the back.

[@nathalieduverna6963]

I loved it 🤣🤣🤣

[@YouTubeReady]

It didn't. It just wasn't funny, especially with the shortage of it for diabetic people.

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Chloe impressions of Jamie Lee kurtis was brilliant she killed it not Kirkland by Costco!!" I'm dead 🤣.

[@alamedadanceparty]

😂😂😂

[@bladimadrigal9221]

the scream was welcomed

[@jacklichtenstein19]

Marcello with his first “live from NY!” Love it

[@lorensteinman8486]

Literally made me beam with joy 😹 !!! Marcello just has the right stuff, I love it

[@jennaknapp5581]

So well deserved, he’s awesome

[@angi216]

He radiates kindness! I don't even know the guy but when they did their "Live from NY!" I was so proud of him

[@annas.1155]

I'm so happy they keep bringing back Bowen as George Santos, he kills it every time!!

[@carloscastanoangulo3702]

Chloe never disappoints. That Jamie lee Curtis impression is perfect!!

[@AngelTortured]

That was amazing Jamie Lee Curtis impression. It gave me the same feeling I have when I see real her.

[@jwalt8019]

That Jamie Lee Curtis impression was really spot on. 😂😂😂

[@gabrielaorellana2734]

Kenan is always too good 😂

[@shawnuel]

Kenan is always Kenan.

[@oscarosei1985]

He killed it, I rewinded his Tyson bit several times 😅

[@loveforeignaccents]

"Sponsored by Ozempic"... glad they brought that shit up!!!

[@hockey1freak]

My patients who need them cant even get them due to lack of supply... thanks Hollywood!

[@kitcoffey7194]

I guess everyone in Hollywood has diabetes.

[@nm985]

George Santos IS Everything Everywhere All At Once!!!

[@andrewkohler3707]

Underrated comment.

[@shelliann1]

If Kirkland by Costco made those dresses I will be so happy.

[@nathalieduverna6963]

🤣

[@adctd2gtr]

"George Santos, you're not fooling anyone." "yeeaahhh except I did and now I'm in Congress." Pure gold and hard truth.

[@cranjismcbasketball2565]

Bowen's George Santos impression is truly impressive. It's both hilarious and spot on. Which only makes it better to watch.

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Loved the layer to bowen coming out as George Santos as Tom cruise🤣

[@davidmitchell6873]

Finally something yang doesn't ruin.

[@skywalker6648]

Can see Santo totally try to do that. If he hasn't already, lol.

[@spuuuuuz]

Those Irish Accents were absolute woeful.

[@md61211]

That was deliberate. Not funny, but deliberate

[@Dreyno]

Offensive depiction. Seems to be a regular occurrence on SNL. Still lots of WASPy little c&nts who think the Irish are monkeys. The SNL cast and writers are as funny as cancer.

[@Starling1926]

Agree - they sounded closer to Swedish!

[@MossyMozart]

@paulykil 1 - They were meant to be.

[@Dreyno]

@@MossyMozart Were they also meant to be offensive? Unfunny pack of c&nts.

[@satyasyasatyasya5746]

OMG, I have the biggest crush on Marcello Hernández lately. He's just so fiiiiiiiiiine

[@sandratineo300]

And talented!

[@FraksionAstarrTv]

They should make the Santos character steal a sketch every week 😂😂

[@jaymorf7374]

Forever

[@zoyadulzura7490]

I want to see a sketch where they proceed as normal, but then partway through, a character leaves and then comes back, but they're now played by Bowen as George Santos, and the others call him out immediately saying he's not the same person, but Bowen insists he's the same person.

[@mrodgt]

​@@zoyadulzura7490 Yes! Could be especially helpful when a sketch is bombing and they need a quick turnaround to reel in the laughs.

[@MCO18]

“I sold yogurt that made you poop and now I’m nominated” 😂

[@TherealFroyoz]

Thank you for that question Mario Luigi 🤣🤣🤣. God I love Kenan. Kenan playing Mike Tyson is great lol

[@neowest9919]

“Thank you for that question Mario Luigi”🤣🤣🤣

[@Wesmin]

"Have fun tonight!" "Oh no I'm on my way home." Hilarious. Such a funny impersonation, and yet you can tell done lovingly rather than to insult.

[@sandratineo300]

Love Marcelo. He is so talented; hilarious and put together, humble ❤️

[@Freeden]

Mikey and Molly trying to match their gibberish with each other was probably my favorite part.

[@costanzafaust]

Molly somehow became Brendan Gleeson, not just the stellar makeup job but she even got his walk and facial expression down.

[@churdle92]

@@costanzafaustmolly uses they/them 😊

[@churdle92]

Shades of Wiig and Armisen back in the day!

[@alamedadanceparty]

😂😂😂😂

[@Tao_Tology]

@@churdle92 Have a virtue cookie.

[@justinsullivan1285]

No one does award shows parodies better than SNL. They knocked this one out of the park. " No, no, I'm Tom Q Cruise star of Top Gun 2:Top Bottom." 🤣

[@micahbush5397]

I love how George Santos is wearing a sweater under a tuxedo.

[@emcash7042]

I love Heidi’s dress tbh, and Marcello is so funny 😂

[@cas4040]

I was literally going to comment that. Her dress is so classy and looks great on her. Better than half the things you actually see in those shows.

[@emcash7042]

@@cas4040 yep

[@d2d2d28]

Loved how they threw in Jamie’s penchant for not staying up late. Great detail.

[@bakusbakul4327]

That Mike Tyson impression was just Kenan with a lisp

[@kriskalbfleisch5020]

Pretty much. Not impressed

[@shawnuel]

You've cracked the code!

[@BoyAditya]

I kinda miss aidy bryant who love impersonate old dudes, but we have Molly now 😘

[@canaisyoung3601]

​@@skywalker6648 Brendan Gleeson, actually. And he's 67.

[@slim_sekou]

@@skywalker6648LOL u tried to be smart and failed

[@skywalker6648]

@@slim_sekou I wasn't trying to "be smart". I was merely pointing out ageism. So, It is you that is not because you didn't get my point nor notice the other poster already corrected the name, LOL.

[@lesliestewart3635]

@@slim_sekou Wow, rude much?

[@skywalker6648]

@@canaisyoung3601 Heard "Mario" refer to him as the Whale. But okay.

[@wasabiattack]

Damn they nailed the Jamie Lee Curtis impression, including the bosoms.

[@jaybrybry]

Lil overdone can u say jim carrey in a woman

[@michaeldiaz6224]

"Kirkland by Costco!" 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@calpal9983]

Chloe Fineman is absolutely hilarious.

[@alanc1491]

And sooo pretty!

[@BgDgMMK9]

This is just so much better than anything that will actually happen at the Oscars!

[@bot-xe1dk]

It isnt

[@corgising5606]

The Oscars aren’t bad tonight. And Jimmy Kimmel is way funnier than this skit.

[@Admiralty86]

2:30 "unless he changes his pants in which case he could be anywhere", it's a throwback to his role in Enemy Of The State.

[@andrewslat7283]

I love Jamie Lee Curtis.

[@ThaShiznit1986]

Who doesn't? She stole all our hearts in Halloween. 🎃🔪

[@ahmodsharif]

I like how Kenan Thompson can blend with any of the character... I just love his acting ❤️

[@BobbyBee73]

"Thank you for that question Mario Luigi."

[@kyanna_lolz]

Mario Luigi took me out😭💀🤚🏻

[@willflo3277]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AlexZ-lc6nl]

Chloe and Marcelo are the new hope of SNL. brilliant.

[@organicmarch]

CHLOES IMPRESSION IS SO GOOD HAHAHA

[@davidmitchell6873]

Meh.

[@kjamison5951]

I mean, I LOVE Jamie Lee Curtis but I also love Chloe as Jamie Lee Curtis!

[@louisjones2653]

Chloe is such a standout!

[@1conor]

6:10 Was SNL ever funny ? And Colin Farrell hasn't drunk alcohol in 20 years

[@looneyirish007]

Just like SNL jokes, reused for 20 years.

[@benzaiten933]

what a flattering depiction of Jamie Lee Curtis!

[@AllenKnutson]

When Heidi said "I luvvv her!" I was thinking, Chloe plainly does too

[@jacktilley7299]

Oof that Irish impression hurt

[@johnlawler4241]

Was gold.

[@jacktilley7299]

@@johnlawler4241 lowest common denominator comedy

[@nm985]

Chloe as Jamie Lee: Perfection!

[@nathalieduverna6963]

🤣🤣🤣

[@covagotnext8337]

That Jamie Lee Curtis impression was actually great 😂

[@xmrgx]

Bowen Yang ALWAYS steals the show, it's impressive

[@shawnuel]

And inaccurate.

[@wiltarthebarbarian1988]

​@@shawnuel False. Completely accurate. Perfectly channels the awfulness of Santos.

[@shawnuel]

@@wiltarthebarbarian1988 It is a fabulous Santos. Which is not the same as “He always steals the show.” Bowen is very good. There are days he steals the show. But 9 days ago, James Austin Johnson was my favorite and this past show was Mikey Day’s night, in my opinion.

[@wiltarthebarbarian1988]

@@shawnuel Oh! I totally misunderstood. Sorry. Yes, I agree with you, then. Bowen is good and sometimes steals, but I find some of his material occasionally falls flat for me, just like everyone on the show. I think that is a fair assessment. Sorry for the misunderstanding!

[@shawnuel]

@@wiltarthebarbarian1988 No problem! Thanks for continuing the conversation!

[@nicklyons8102]

“Wowww a girl can dream” killed me

[@Wraiven22]

Everyone needs to be the JLC in their friend’s lives! Be their biggest cheerleaders!

[@jennifergersch9126]

A side order of Chloe Fineman doesn't hurt either!

[@Tao_Tology]

'The Oscars: (possibly) not at racist as your 95 year old grandpa'

[@TheElusiveReality]

Heidi is so goddamn stunning idk why im always shocked but she always looks INCREDIBLE

[@robotniqueee]

That's such an amazing Pinocchio costume for one throwaway line. Wow! I hope they found a way to reuse it.

[@keartan]

Good to see they’re still leaning on Lazy, offensive old stereotypes of the Irish still. Keep it up.

[@barry4649]

The stereotypes aren’t funny at all too, that is way more offensive to me than any joke about Irish people will ever be and the bits about Mike Tyson and Colin Farrell weren’t even jokes, they just called Mike Tyson a psychopath with no punchline at all when Mike is chilled out as anyone these days and made fun of Farrells alcoholism when he’s been sober with ten years, again with no punchline or anything close to humour

[@keartan]

@@barry4649 Yep, never any punchlines. I rarely watch any SNL skits but when I do I always think they go on too long. The one idea they had for a kit is stretched out and never develops and I'm usually bored by the end if I get that far.

[@barry4649]

@@keartan yeah, it’s honestly shockingly bad at this stage

[@dalecleven5464]

SNL: “Hey Kenan, we’re doing an Oscars sketch. Can you do a good impression of any of the nominees?” KT: “No, but I can attempt Mike Tyson.” SNL: “We’ll make it work.”

[@eveelliot4968]

Lmao they worked so hard on that Pinocchio costume and it gets like 3 seconds of airtime. Seriously it's amazing

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Brilliant parody of tomorrow oscar everyone killed it👏🏾👏🏾.

[@skywalker6648]

Mike Tyson, lol.

[@cassie9210]

Chloe Fineman is so good. So is Bowen Yang. I don’t even have words for how much I respect those acting chops

[@kyarichards2894]

SNL representing us AGAIN as drunken, incoherent idiots. Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson are both from DUBLIN by the way, whatever funny hit job on the West of Ireland that was supposed to be. Farrell has bravely and very openly talked about this battle with addiction too. Just low and badly researched. Kya, Ireland. Disgusted former SNL fan.

[@hihowareyouthen]

Agreed. It was painfully unfunny, poorly executed and researched (the accents/Farrell's sober) and, considering that Brendan Gleeson recently hosted SNL, just unforgivably rude. Left a bad taste in the mouth altogether.

[@Amaradeia]

Chloe as JLC was HYSTERICAL! Well done!

[@dazzywhite]

It's quite pathetic that the age old Irish stereotype was the best you could up with. Great to see some racial stereotypes are apparently ok in this day and age.

[@WooBino.]

These comments are showing the Irish to be a bunch of Karens. Did the Mario Luigi joke bother you?

[@marymccluer1630]

Love Bowen Yang's "Everything Everywhere All At Once" reference!.

[@femininebeauty5934]

Will Smith at home with Jada watching this n shouting at tv saying, "KEEP MY NAME OUT YOUR FU$KN MOUTH."😅

[@jwilk5606]

Keenan as Tyson is brilliant!!!

[@Monbrax]

Best Jamie Lee Curtis impression 😂💀

[@Octoberoriginal]

That Oscar odds part should’ve had them play Colin and Che 😂😂😂

[@nm985]

"Kirkland by Costco!" Lolol

[@JoeD0403]

This was a solid opening 👍

[@laalaa99stl]

Everyone Everywhere All At Once! 🤣

[@terrancekayton007]

Those two new guys are a perfect fit for weekends update, hope they don’t get rid of the new guys.

[@canaisyoung3601]

Andrew Dismukes was a cast member since season 46. He's not exactly a new cast member. Devon Walker, however, is one of the newbies (along with Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, and Michael Longfellow).

[@BLACULA-Skeewoah]

You genuinely have to on NEXT LEVEL of unfunny to offend the Irish. So congrats snl! Amazing achievement!

[@barry4649]

I get what you mean, if they absolutely roasted us we’d lap it up but because the stereotype is so bad and unfunny it’s actually pissing me off

[@techytrekki]

Mikey Day has been killing it this season, but also I’m loving Longfellow in the Pinocchio costume, seems like they just throw him into any costume whenever they get the chance, not complaining though he looks cute and he’s funny too, just sad he got like no screen time this episode but I am glad to see Molly more

[@sushigod101]

They really made that Pinocchio costume from scratch for half a dozen words

[@FirstnameLastname-nq3oj]

Chloe’s JLC was perfection in every way 👍

[@b-meaker99]

I don't mind telling on myself to that Pinocchio legit scared the crap out of me

[@shaynewhite1]

For one second I'm like, that's a weird impression of Tom Cruise...then I realized it was George Santos!! 😂

[@tejaswoman]

Exactly!

[@tylerhackner9731]

Thinking of all the ways that things could still go down this year lol

[@ericasantos-lr2bz]

Chlooooeee 🤣 so brilliant as Jamie Lee Curtis omg

[@somestrangehandle]

THE JAMIE LEE IMPRESSION!

[@lizannewhitlow1085]

Kenan is too perfect.

[@shawnuel]

As Kenan.

[@alanc1491]

@@shawnuel Got it, you don't have to keep saying it

[@shawnuel]

@@alanc1491 Sorry. I get tired of seeing “Kenan is too perfect” in every other thread about him.

[@toritori5835]

Loved seeing so many newbies in this sketch. Molly was especially brilliant (the end layering verbiage w/Mikey was hilarious)! Marcelo has such great energy. Chloe was spot on, as usual, and Sarah just had me giggling. Bowen as Santos was the cherry 🍒 on top!

[@ciganegan2823]

As an irish person the colin Farrell and Brendan skit was tasteless and not classy at all. Considering Colin had been off the drink for a few years aswell

[@camc9225]

Wasn't supposed to be

[@IRISHBUTCHER]

Dafuq was the banshees of inisherin bit

[@cesarv3238]

The ozempic joke was my favorite

[@alden1132]

God, I love Heidi Gardner.

[@alden1132]

@@DenizenoftheAges I don't know what it is about Heidi, exactly, but she just...does it for me. I don't want to say I'm OBSESSED, but...wait, yeah, I'm kind of obsessed.

[@cappyjones]

​@@alden1132 I thought it was just me! She does it for me! 🥰😍