Young Stars Who Hosted Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live is a beloved TV show that has been on the air for 50 years. It has seen many young celebrities take the stage as hosts. These young stars have shown that you don't need to be old to host a popular show. Let's look at some of the youngest hosts in the show's history. Drew Barrymore was just 7 years old when she first hosted SNL in 1982. She returned to the show multiple times, becoming a member of the "Five-Timers Club. " That's a big deal, as not many people get to host the show five times. Macaulay Culkin, known for his role in Home Alone, hosted the show at 11 years old in 1991. His episode is still a favorite among fans. Though he hasn't returned as a host, his performance was memorable and left a lasting impact. Fred Savage, who starred in The Wonder Years, hosted SNL at the age of 13 in 1990. He later became a successful TV director. His hosting stint was a highlight of his early career. Jodie Foster, who first hosted SNL at 14, is now a famous actress. She won two Academy Awards and has had a successful career in film. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, hosted SNL at 16 years old. He never returned to host again, but he remains an influential figure in television. Taylor Lautner, who hosted SNL at 17, was at the height of his Twilight fame. He showed off his martial arts skills in one of the sketches. That appearance remains his only hosting stint. Lindsay Lohan, who made her SNL debut at 17, went on to host three more times. She was a young star at the time, known for her role in Mean Girls. Elijah Wood hosted SNL at 19, fresh off his success in The Lord of the Rings. He has since taken on various comedic and dramatic roles. Britney Spears, at 18, pulled double duty as host and musical guest. Her episodes leaned into her pop-star persona, with sketches poking fun at her public image. Billie Eilish, at 19, made her SNL debut in 2021. Known for her offbeat sense of humor, Eilish brought that same energy to her sketches and performed songs from Happier Than Ever. These young stars have shown that you don't need to be old to host a popular show. They have proven that age is just a number when it comes to talent and entertainment.