Kevin Costner and Jenna Ortega are seemingly surprised by oneSaturday Night Live50th anniversary sketch, and the Internet noticed. First airing in 1975, the iconic NBC sketch comedy show is now celebrating 50 years on the air, and the special episode this past weekend featured an abundance of guest stars and cameos. One sketch saw formerSNLcast membersWill Forte, Jason Sudeikis, and Kristen Wiig singing out in the audience, and the song culminated in an embrace between Forte and Sudeikis that resulted in an uncomfortable looking Costner and Ortega getting pushed together between them.
Now, reactions to theSNL50moment are pouring in on social media, with viewers sharing their thoughts on the awkward encounter involving Costner and Ortega. The reactions highlight just how uncomfortable the two stars looked during the end of the sketch, with some viewers calling into question how real their reactions were. Check out select viewer reactions below:
“[W]as this a bit bc kevin costner seemed concerned for jenna ortega,” writestala.
Gabrielle Starrwrites, “someone save Kevin Costner.”
“Kevin Costner and Jenna Ortega did not appear to love the seating arrangement during the SNL 50 NY musical number,” observesColby Hall.
Yuliaechoes Starr’s sentiment, writing, “someone save jenna ortega and kevin costner.”
“SECURITY,” writesJenny, “PUT JASON SUDEIKIS CROTCH AWAY.”
Steggyshares a meme of aReal Bros of Simi Valleycharacter saying they’re “straight up not having a good time,” saying that this represents how Costner and Ortega were feeling during the awkward sketch moment.
“Kinda seems like Jenna Ortega and Kevin Costner regret going to SNL50,” writesMario Moretto.
What The Awkward Kevin Costner & Jenna Ortega Moment Means For SNL 50
Was It Scripted?
It’s important to note thatCostner and Ortega are very likely in on the jokein thisSNL 50sketch. Both are talented actors, meaning it’s not surprising that their reactions look genuine. Their reactions, after all, are part of what makes the sketch funny. Sudeikis also keeps “accidentally” pushing Ortega’s head in a comedic fashion with his hand as he sings, which isn’t something he likely would have done without her prior consent.
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Plus, the fact that this awkwardSNL 50moment has gone somewhat viral is exactly why the show continues to succeed. ThoughSNLremains a popular show to watch live on Saturday night,the show is increasingly consumed in bite-sized social media posts in the following days, and it’s online where many of these sketches catch on and enjoy a second life. The reactions from Costner and Ortega add another layer to the sketch to be dissected online as viewers wonder whether the two stars are genuinely annoyed and uncomfortable, thus increasing the sketch’s reach.
Our Take On The SNL 50 Coster & Ortega Sketch
The 50th Anniversary Special Was A Win
SNL 50was a star-studded affair, with the abundance of cameos and celebrity appearances part of what made the show so much fun.Costner and Ortega are both very recognizable figures in Hollywood, and both appeal to different generations. Their dual involvement in the bit ultimately helps to ensure that the sketch has something for everyone.
Costner most recently appeared inHorizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1(2024), while Ortega most recently appeared inBeetlejuice Beetlejuice(2024).
The Sudeikis and Forte bit may not have been the funniest or most memorable sketch from the night, but it is a reminder of why the show has succeeded for so long. Not only isSaturday Night Livefunny, but it often has surprising or awkward moments that become points of conversation.
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