'SNL' Just Roasted E! Network's Coverage of the Golden Globes
SNL has been known to deliver comedic gold when it comes to crafting skits around zeitgeist-y political and cultural topics—and the episode that aired this weekend was no exception. Where it really shone, though, was when it came time for a skit about E! and what famously went down on the Golden Globes red carpet this past weekend.
ICYMI, E! has been in the headlines recently as a result of a wage gap between its male and female employees. The news first came to light at the end of last year, when longtime E! News host Catt Sadler announced she was abruptly leaving the network after learning that her colleague, male co-host Jason Kennedy, was making nearly double her own salary—despite the fact that the pair had begun working at the network at the same time and juggled comparable workloads.
SNL tends to turn its sharp wit on situations like this, so it naturally devoted one of its sketches to poking fun at the celebrity news network and the difference between the questions it was finally asking actresses on the red carpet and its usual coverage (more about work, less about their outfits). The result? Cringe-y (because these are the times we live in)—but also pretty hilarious.
The hilarious skit begins a Fashion Police-style program titled "The Look" dedicated to dissecting the Golden Globes red carpet (a clear reference to the network's trademark awards show fashion coverage). But as soon as the male and female co-hosts start the segment, you know the skit is gearing up for an onslaught of gender inequality-based jabs.
It starts when a male and female cohost decide to proclaim their salaries in unison, only to discover—while on air—that the male anchor's salary is significantly higher than the female anchor's (a clear throw to Sadler's recent departure). From there, the anchors attempt real-time commentary on red carpet looks—without actually commenting on anything being worn. “The times are changing and we’re trying to keep up,” Cecily Strong's character says at one point. “I’m so out of breath.”
Watch the full clip and see the comedic genius in all its glory for yourself, below:
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