Sabrina Carpenter flaunted vocals, humor & star power at SNL’s 50th—papered with Paul Simon, Madonna sing-alongs, and Emma Stone cameos. Dive into the chaos!
Who Lit Up SNL’s 50th Anniversary Afterparty?
Sabrina Carpenter stole the spotlight at SNL’s star-studded 50th-anniversary afterparty—but how did she transition from glittery gowns to unforgettable musical moments? Let’s dive into her showstopping night.
What Made Her Performance a Genre-Bending Extravaganza?
Carpenter kicked off with Paul Simon for a nostalgic duet of “Homeward Bound,” joking about her parents not being born when Simon first performed it in 1976.
But the afterparty was where she shone brighter: trading her glittering red carpet look for a chic white mini-dress and fur shrug, she crushed The Rolling Stones’ “Miss You” with a live band—while Dave Chappelle vibed nearby, cigar in hand.
Then, she pivoted to Madonna’s “Like a Virgin,” rallying the crowd into a sing-along frenzy.
How Did She Bring Hollywood’s A-List to the Stage?
The showgirl saved her wildest act for Etta James’ “At Last,” commandeering a stage packed with A-listers like Jenna Ortega, Emma Stone, and Kristen Wiig.
“I need my incredible women up here now!” she declared, choreographing a swaying backup squad.
Carpenter even dropped to her knees mid-song, belting, “Life is like a song,” as the crowd roared.
Why Was This a Career-Defining Night?
Though SNL newbie Carpenter only debuted on the show in May 2024, she held her own alongside legends.
From disco bops to bluesy ballads, her genre range and star-powered collabs (Simon! Chappelle! Stone!) cemented her as pop’s new chameleon—proving she’s more than “Espresso”; she’s a full-blown main character.
Quick Facts: Sabrina Carpenter’s SNL Triumph
1️⃣ Historic Duet: Joined Paul Simon for “Homeward Bound”—her parents weren’t born during its 1976 debut!
2️⃣ Outfit Flip: Swapped glitter gown for white mini-dress + fur shrug mid-party.
3️⃣ Star Backup: Kristen Wiig, Emma Stone & Jenna Ortega danced to her Etta James cover.
4️⃣ Dave Chappelle Cameo: Smoked a cigar during her Rolling Stones performance.
5️⃣ SNL Newbie: Made her SNL debut in May 2024… then headline its 50th anniversary? Icon behavior.