Lady Gaga made a dazzling return to the Saturday Night Live stage on March 8, reminding us all that she’s as much a comedian as she is a pop icon and award-winning actress. With a monologue that couldn’t have been more self-deprecating if she tried, Gaga kicked off her hosting gig by poking fun at her own career missteps. Picture this: she’s standing there, gleaming in the spotlight, and literally declaring “I’m an actor now!”—as if the world didn’t already know! Yet, she cleverly spins it around, showcasing her recent role in the Joker: Folie à Deux film that, despite all its hype, landed her a not-so-coveted Razzie nomination for Worst Onscreen Duo with Joaquin Phoenix. But leave it to Gaga to turn that into a comedic goldmine, cheekily stating that her Razzie gets her one step closer to an “EGORT”—an EGOT, but, you know, more painful! Isn’t it just delightful how stars can effortlessly blend their triumphs and tribulations into a cocktail of humor that leaves us gasping for air between laughs? Let’s dive into the unforgettable moments of her SNL comeback and the electric performances that reminded us exactly why we can never underestimate Lady Gaga!
Lady Gaga opened Saturday Night Live on March 8 with great comedic timing and laughs at her expense, delivering a monologue that poked fun at her career’s pitfalls.”I’m an actor now,” she declared, adding that she carefully selects projects that showcase her dramatic range—like Joker: Folie à Deux. The film, despite its buzz, earned her and Joaquin Phoenix a Razzie nomination for Worst Onscreen Duo. “Joke’s on them,” she quipped. “I love winning things. My Razzie brings me one step closer to an EGORT—like an EGOT, but hurtful.”
Hosting SNL for the first time since 2013, Gaga didn’t hold back. She took aim at her infamous duet with R. Kelly, deadpanning, “Every aspect of my last SNL performance aged amazingly. No need to Google ‘Lady Gaga featuring R. Kelly.’ I won’t bring it up because that would be bad.” The Joker sequel, directed by Todd Phillips, struggled at the box office and racked up seven Razzie nominations, including Worst Sequel. Gaga assured fans, “Tonight, I promise to act, to sing, and to not do Joker 3.”
Beyond the jokes, the 14-time Grammy winner electrified the audience with performances of Mayhem tracks Abracadabra and Killah. While she acknowledged fans might expect her appearance to promote the album, she joked, “I’m actually here to remind you that I’m an amazing actor.” Reflecting on the passage of time since her last hosting stint, she leaned into satire. “I was 27 then. I’m 38 now, which is scientifically the best age for a female pop star. I see most pop stars are over 40. Chappell Roan is 58. Charli XCX? 75. Tate McRae? My biological grandmother.”
With humor as sharp as ever, Gaga’s return to SNL proved that whether in music, film, or comedy, she remains a force to be reckoned with. The last time Lady Gaga graced the SNL stage was promoting her award-winning film, A Star Is Born, with Bradley Cooper. They dueted the film’s theme song.