Kim Kardashian, Tom Hanks, Blake Lively & More

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February 17, 2025

At the SNL 50: The Anniversary Special red carpet, Hollywood truly showed up in full force, with a host of stars, musical guests, and Saturday Night Live alums all coming together for an unforgettable celebration of the iconic show.

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost, Kim Kardashian, Pedro Pascal, Sabrina Carpenter, James Franco, and many others turned up to mark the occasion. The celebration culminated on Sunday night at Studio 8H in New York, where the legendary sketch comedy show wrapped up its 50th anniversary weekend with a star-studded tribute.

Celebrities, including former cast members like Tina Fey, Will Ferrell, Martin Short, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Eddie Murphy, Bill Murray, and Ben Stiller, gathered at Rockefeller Center to honor the show’s remarkable legacy.

SNL, a cultural institution since 1975, continues to shape comedy and entertainment with its sketches and unforgettable moments.

1. Kim Kardashian

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2. Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky

Lady Gaga, Michael Polansky at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

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3. Emma Stone and Dave McCary

Emma Stone, Dave McCary at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

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4. Anya Taylor-Joy

Anya Taylor-Joy at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

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5. Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively

Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

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6. Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

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7. Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost

Scarlett Johansson, Colin Jost at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York. (Photo by John Nacion/Variety via Getty Images)

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8. Dakota Johnson

Dakota Johnson at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

9. Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

10. Jenna Ortega

Keke Palmer at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

11. Peter Dinklage and Erica Schmidt

Peter Dinklage, Erica Schmidt at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

12. Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

13. Tina Fey

Tina Fey at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

14. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson

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15. Chris Pine

Chris Pine at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

16. Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

17. Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

18. Halsey

Halsey at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

19. Lauren Miller and Seth Rogen

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20. Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

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21. Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

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22. Jackie Sandler and Adam Sandler

Jackie Sandler, Adam Sandler at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

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23. Adria Arjona and Jason Momoa

Adria Arjona, Jason Momoa at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

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24. Nick Jonas

Nick Jonas at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

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25. Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Julia Louis-Dreyfus at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

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26. Amy Poehler

Amy Poehler at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

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27. Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

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28. Paul Rudd

Paul Rudd at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

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29. Keke Palmer