Teyana Taylor Hosts SNL: Highlights, Trump Awards Premiere, and More

Riley Calderon

Published: January 25, 2026 1:33 PM ET

This week, “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) presented a humorous look at politics and pop culture, hosted by Teyana Taylor, a prominent figure who recently won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Oscar. The episode featured a satirical awards segment titled “The Trumps,” which honored humorous aspects of former President Trump’s tenure.

Teyana Taylor Hosts SNL

Teyana Taylor’s hosting brought energy to the show, coinciding with her achievements in film. The episode cleverly parodied awards shows with mock nominations that highlighted Trump’s controversial moments.

The Trumps Awards Overview

Host: James Austin Johnson, portraying Donald Trump.
Featured Segment: “Best Pictures (of Me)” with hilarious categories.

Notable Nominations

“Staring into the distance while man has medical emergency next to him”
“Molesting flag”
“Redacted Epstein files”
Winner: “Receiving another fake award”

Johnson humorously accepted the award, stating, “I love me, I really love me,” capturing the absurdity of the moment. In another instance, Johnson, as Trump, claimed foreign-language film awards with fake nominations, underscoring his penchant for self-promotion.

Celebrity Cameos and Sketches

The episode featured Mike Myers, who impersonated Elon Musk, presenting a lifetime achievement award in comedy. The tribute segment honored lost elements of American culture, including civil rights.

SNL also introduced a faux commercial that highlighted Taylor’s achievements and promoted a line of toys inspired by her Oscar-nominated film “One Battle After Another.” This skit injected humor into the overall narrative of the show.

Weekend Update Highlights

During the Weekend Update segment, co-anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che tackled current political events, including Trump’s remarks about God and the protests against I.C.E. officers. Jost’s humor pointed out ironic statements made by Trump throughout his presidency.

Trump’s Quotes: “God is very proud of the job I’m doing.”
Critiques: Discussion on the Board of Peace, involving controversial global leaders.

Topical Issues Addressed

Despite lighthearted satire, the episode also depicted serious issues dragging the country. In a thought-provoking round table led by Taylor, cast members critiqued recent political events, highlighting disparities in treatment by I.C.E. officers.

Ultimately, SNL masterfully balanced humor and critique in this week’s episode, drawing significant attention to contemporary political issues while providing entertainment. Taylor’s involvement and the clever sketches kept audiences entertained and engaged, solidifying SNL’s role as a cultural mirror.