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This past weekend, Teyana Taylor stepped into Saturday Night Live as host for the very first time— and the masses are finally getting to see the superstar she has always been.
Her SNL hosting debut comes at a major moment in her career. Over the past year alone, Teyana has been stacking critical acclaim, award-season recognition, and headline-making roles, proving that her evolution from music star to multidimensional creative force is very real — and well deserved.
From the opening monologue, Teyana leaned into the whirlwind she’s been experiencing lately — touching on the surreal feeling of awards buzz, big film moments, and suddenly being in rooms she once dreamed about. The jokes landed best when they were rooted in truth, because that’s where Teyana thrives.
One of the most endearing moments came when her daughters popped up during the monologue, casually scrolling ontheir phones like they were at home instead of on live television.
Teyana’s SNL moment arrives as she continues to make waves after recently winning her first-ever Golden Globe Award, and a slew of Oscar nominations for her role in One Battle After Another.
Get into her opening monologue and highlights below.
