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Meryl Streep's appearance at the SNL50 Anniversary special pleasantly surprised fans. Saturday Night Live celebrated its 50th anniversary with a lineup of special events featuring concerts, funny documentaries, and a live anniversary special.
The anniversary was star-packed with interesting performances from stars like Lil Wayne, Sabrina Carpenter, and Scarlett Johansson. Meryl also made her debut appearance on SNL to the surprise of many.
@PopCrave on X posted the celebrated actress' arrival at the event. Several reactions trailed the posts as netizens took to the comments section to express their opinions on the actress' appearance.
@Ivensplaisir commented:
"Always such a legend."
Other fans were of the same opinion.
"Meryl the legend," @itsStillMe_ commented.
"Meryl Streep bringing her iconic presence to the #SNL50 celebration! Love the humor and class she adds to the event." @SonuYadav02S praised.
"She is the only in the one best actress," @anthonyzamanz stated.
More fans complemented the actress and her outfit.
"All the flashes off her sparkly shirt is wild." @JarJarBeef praised.
"The true princess of all times Meryl Streep at the #SNL50 Anniversary special. #BAFTAs #BAFTAFilmAwards #BAFTA2025 #BAFTA #EEBAFTAs," @IdgiusAlpha tweeted.
"Meryl Streep's appearance at the #SNL50 Anniversary special was nothing short of iconic, reminding us of her unparalleled talent and enduring charm! Her presence added a layer of sophistication and nostalgia, making the celebration even more memorable." @Oscillationa praised.
With numerous netizens and fans praising the actress and her appearance, some took to the comment section to discuss the sweeping incident that happened in the post.
"Well, that was awkward!" @JDoza1 commented.
"Why so many cleaners?" @Papi_Bellacos tweeted.
"The disrespect ugh omg fire him," @JUNEBARBIELOVE replied.
More details on Meryl Streep's appearance at SNL50
Meryl Streep made her debut appearance on SNL in a sketch titled Close Encounters. She played the role of Miss Rafferty's (played by Kate McKinnon) mom, also named Miss Rafferty. She acts in the sketch alongside Pedro Pascal, Aidy Bryant, Jon Hamm, and Woody Harrelson.
The actress's appearance on screen attracted a massive ovation from the audience. Meryl included humorous lines in her performance and made allusions to her legendary role in The Devil Wears Prada.
Saturday Night Live posted via their official Instagram account @nbcsnl a clip of the sketch, and netizens took to the comments section to express their opinions.
"Give her the Oscar for this one," @dripsman commented.
"I don't think she was reading cards. What a pro," @killian_stephens replied.
"Meryl and Kate! What a pair! I laughed so hard I wet my pants!" @kathywalker3011 commented.
"Meryl is literally only person who could play McKinnon's mom in this. Genius deserves genius," @amberstonebrakr praised.
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Meryl Streep's appearance was one of the highlights of the SNL50 anniversary event, and fans are hoping to see more of the actress this year.
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