Adrien Brody Discusses His Possible Ban from Saturday Night Live
Adrien Brody is addressing rumors about a possible ban from Saturday Night Live.
The star of Brutalist hosted an episode in May 2003, which became controversial due to his decision to don a dreadlocked wig and adopt a Jamaican accent while introducing musical guest Sean Paul. Since then, whispers of a ban have circulated, especially after a recent resurgence on January 5, following his Golden Globes best actor award win.
In an interview with Vulture last month, the 51-year-old actor dismissed the speculation, although he humorously noted, “I’ve also never been invited back,” and added with a laugh, “So I don’t know what to tell you.”
Brody mentioned the idea for the controversial sketch originated with him, although the show provided the costume. “They were all literally agape when I pitched it,” he explained.
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He added, “I believe Lorne [Michaels, the creator of SNL] wasn’t thrilled with me adding some embellishments, but they let me do it.”
Brody won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama for his portrayal of László Tóth in The Brutalist, an award coming 23 years after he won an Academy Award for The Pianist at the age of 29.
“It’s been many years, decades even, and I’ve experienced a range of highs and lows in my life and career,” Brody shared with Us Weekly and other reporters in the Beverly Hilton press room after his victory. “It has given me a new perspective and a deep appreciation for this moment.”
Brody remarked how fleeting a career can be, “it can all vanish,” reflecting on more than three decades in the industry.
“I feel immense gratitude. My career has been incredibly fortunate, yet as you can see, it remains a challenge to discover work that is as meaningful as this,” he noted, referencing The Brutalist.
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In the film, Brody portrays a Hungarian-Jewish architect and Holocaust survivor who relocates to America after World War II.
“Experiencing success once again in your life can be remarkably healing and fulfilling,” Brody expressed, adding that the tale of the film resonates with his family’s struggles and adversities. In his acceptance speech, Brody drew parallels between his character’s journey and the historical experiences of his own family during the Holocaust.
