As typically happens with movie stars on their first go-round, the monologue was fine, if nothing special.
Im always cast as a strong powerful woman, she explained.
I usually say lines like.
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Take the shot,dammit.
Chastain, an outspoken Trump critic and gender-equality advocate, said she felt inspired by what transpired Saturday.
I wish I could have been there, marching alongside them, she said.
But Chastain did find a way to contribute to the cause, with a little help from theSNLcast members.
Cold Open
Unfortunately, this was a pretty listless cold open.
As for Trumps cognitive exam: He passed it with flying colors.
Why is shutting down our entire government even an option?
Even production onHouse of Cardsdidnt shut down after the main guy was accused of being a full predator.
If a fake government can keep going, so can we.
I get that Im not what these people envisioned their hero would look like, but guess what America?
Im the hero that you deserve right now.
Best Sketch: What Even Matters Anymore?
Typically, these sketches leave much to be desired, save for Kenan Thompsons always-welcome Steve Harvey impression.
But this weekSNLactually did something a little bit novel with the format in the form ofWhat Even Matters Anymore.
Leslie Jones and Jessica Chastain also make solid cameos.
or Dont have a cow, and being told to go back to Springfield!
Worst Sketch: Amazons New Headquarters
Heres an instance ofSNLprioritizing topicality over, well, comedy.
), rendering this non-corporate-critique feeling a little pointless.
At least Chris Redd does a great Cory Booker.
This was, no doubt, a good introduction to audiences unfamiliar with the former vlogger.
His musical guest will be country superstar Chris Stapleton.
