When Jennifer Lopez took on the role of hosting Saturday Night Live, she went all out at the Rockefeller Center’s Studio 8H in New York City. The 50-year-old singer paid homage to one of her memorable moments by donning the famous green Versace gown from the 2000 Grammy Awards during her opening monologue. Paired with DaBaby as the musical guest, Jennifer wowed the audience with her stunning figure in the floor-length jungle print dress.
Jennifer Lopez wowed the audience as she took the stage in her iconic 2000 GRAMMYs Versace gown during her hosting gig on Saturday Night Live at Rockefeller Center’s Studio 8H in New York City. Dressed in a stylish three-piece black Tom Ford tuxedo and bow-tie for her monologue, Lopez reflected on her amazing year of achievements. She humorously mentioned being proposed to by Alex Rodriguez, slaying The Met Gala, securing the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show, embarking on a successful tour, and starring in Hustlers. In reference to her infamous jungle-print Versace dress, she joked about strutting the runway in Milan wearing the same dress she rocked two decades ago.
Renowned singer and actress Jennifer Lopez effortlessly rocked her legendary green Versace dress, confidently stating, “Some say I look even better now than I did back then.” (Left: Current, Right: 2000)
In a memorable moment during the song, JLO dramatically revealed her stunning green Versace dress.
In a stunning moment, Jennifer spoke about her eye-catching Versace dress with a jungle print. She reminisced about strutting down the Milan runway in the same dress she wore two decades ago.
Some people have mentioned that I actually look better now than I did in the past. I’m not trying to boast or anything, it’s just all part of the rumors going around. J-Lo went all out during her performance, and towards the end of the song, she made a grand entrance in that iconic Versace gown, surrounded by legendary dancers. She also mentioned that she recently turned 50, which hilariously caused a man in the audience to have his mind blown. Ending on a positive note, she declared that the best is yet to come and even sang a rendition of Santa Claus Is Coming To Town with the help of The Rockettes.
Casual: Jennifer made a stylish entrance wearing a black Tom Ford tuxedo for the opening monologue.
In a joyful mood, Lopez listed all the things she was grateful for in 2019 before bursting into a rendition of Santa Claus Is Coming To Town alongside the iconic Rockettes.
Putting in the effort: The actor from “Hustlers” flaunted impressive dancing skills.
In a memorable sketch, Kenan Thompson took on the role of Beeker Cheeks, the host of a special holiday edition of HGTV’s Surprise Home Makeover. The sketch featured Lopez and SNL cast member Mickey Day as Jaclyn and Matt, a married couple who won the surprise home makeover.
Lopez impressed everyone with her entrance in a stylish hot pink mini-dress and striking big hair, while standing beside her more dorky-looking husband. The ongoing theme of the sketch was the comical difference in their appearances.
The multi-talented celebrity, who is 50 years old, flaunted her well-known curves as she danced during the closing of the show.
Amusing: In one of the more comical skits, Lopez stole the spotlight once again wearing a stylish hot pink mini-dress.
It was quite funny: the skit played on the contrast between Lopez’s appearance and her husband’s (played by Mikey Day), leaving host Beeker Cheeks (Kenan Thompson) and Designer Brylee (Bowen Yang) feeling puzzled.
Are you hanging out with that guy? The husband’s geeky persona extended to his affection for Smurfs as well.
‘Let me get this straight, are you two officially husband and wife?’ asked the host, looking surprised. Jaclyn teased that she had proposed to Matt three times before they finally tied the knot. As they all entered the house, it was revealed that Matt had a quirky collection of Smurf toys and even a Smurf Life tattoo on his lower back.
Later on, fashion designer Brylee made a humorous appearance and jokingly grabbed Matt’s crotch, to which he simply replied, ‘It’s nothing special.’ The scene was just one of many lighthearted moments in the show.
Lopez, sporting a pink and white hoodie with black pants, then welcomed DaBaby to perform his first of two songs during the broadcast.
Going for it! Lopez brought out DaBaby to perform the first of his two songs on the live show, delivering a lively version of Bop from his recent album, Kirk.
The popular rapper, whose real name is Jonathan Kirk, recently came back to the stage to perform his hit song “Suge” for the second time from his debut album released earlier in the year.
In a hilarious skit where she portrayed herself flirting with Pete Davidson’s dim-witted roadie character Chad, Lopez’s appearance was definitely a highlight.
What’s the latest gossip? There was a moment when Jennifer Lopez’s real-life fiancé, Alex Rodriguez, showed up with roses but was quickly dismissed by JLO’s interest in Chad.
Lopez made a victorious comeback to SNL after nearly a decade since his last appearance as host and musical guest back in 2010. The rapper kicked off his set with a performance of “Bop” from his latest album, Kirk, which reached the top spot on the US Billboard 200 chart. Accompanied by his DJ, drummer, and a crew of backup dancers, the artist showcased his smooth vocal delivery while sporting a Charlotte Hornets basketball jersey.
For his second performance, the North Carolina native, whose real name is Jonathan Kirk, returned to the stage to perform his breakout track “Suge” from his debut album. This time, he rocked a pair of black skinny jeans and a stylish red sweater, exuding confidence and energy in his performance.
Let’s celebrate: Jennifer spiced up her look with a stylish pink shearling jacket and a trendy Barbra Streisand T-shirt when she showed up at the afterparty for Saturday Night Live in New York City.
Interlocked fingers: The vocalist was accompanied by her soon-to-be husband, Alex Rodriguez.
Attracting attention: The Hustlers star took a moment to sign autographs for the fans who admired her.
Lopez’s appearance on a sketch involved her flirting with Pete Davidson, who played her dim-witted roadie, Chad. Her real-life fiance, Alex Rodriguez, also made a cameo but was rejected by Lopez as she continued to pursue Chad. Her last appearance on SNL as both host and musical guest was in 2010.
Head over heels: Alex, 44, lovingly put his arm around the famous singer of Waiting For Tonight.
Exhausted: Jennifer appeared a bit fatigued as she and Alex made their way to the gathering.