Will Ferrell is back for another Saturday Night Live gig, his sixth time as a host.
The actor and comedian, 58, joins the rare group of celebrity hosts who've gone beyond the illustrious five-timer club, doing so with his season-ending stint as the host on May 16's episode (joined by Paul McCartney as the musical guest).
However, Will also holds the distinction of being one of the few SNL former cast members who've returned since to lead the show, joining the likes of Tina Fey and Chevy Chase.
Will's latest hosting gig is his first time doing so in nearly seven years, and comes just over 30 years after he made his debut on the sketch comedy show. Take a look at his tenure on the show in photos below…
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In 1995, with the show's 21st season, Will officially made his debut as a cast member, and quickly became known for his screwball sensibilities, ease with physical comedy, and ability to lean into funny accents and impressions.
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His impressions, in particular, made him one of the show's most notable stars, particularly for playing the likes of Alex Trebek, Neil Diamond, Ted Kennedy, Al Gore, and his arguably most famous, then-president George W. Bush.
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In 2002, after a seven-year tenure, Will (and Ana Gasteyer, also pictured) departed SNL. The actor was absent from several episodes during his final season while he was filming Old School, with the season finale being his final turn as a main cast member.
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Just a few years later, though, Will returned to host SNL for the very first time. By this point, he was well known as part of Hollywood's "Frat Pack," and had credits like Old School, Elf (both 2003), Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, and Starsky & Hutch (both 2004) under his belt.
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By November 2019, Will was one of the most recognizable faces in comedy in Hollywood, an executive producer for the Emmy-winning drama Succession, and a two-time Golden Globe nominee. His return as a host (with King Princess as the musical guest) finally pushed him to the five-timers club.
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After a six and a half year hiatus, Will returned as the host for May 16's season 51 finale, joining the Wings frontman as musical guest for his sixth time as the host. And it's safe to say, he's definitely still got it!
