Harry Styles Joins Ryan Gosling for Surprise ‘SNL’ Appearance

Harry Styles made a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) on March 7, 2023. This unexpected visit came a week before he is scheduled to host the show himself on March 14, 2023. During the episode, Ryan Gosling served as the host.

Highlight of the Episode

Styles was spotted in the audience during Gosling’s opening monologue. The moment became the focal point of the sketch when Gosling acknowledged Styles, leading to an amusing exchange. Gosling expressed concern about potentially being overshadowed by Styles, who is a major pop star.

Surprising Interaction

• Gosling recognized Styles in the crowd, prompting cheers from the audience.
• Styles explained he was there to get a feel for hosting the show again.
• Gosling humorously lamented, “I wish someone would have told me” about Styles’ attendance.

As the monologue progressed, Gosling struggled to stick to his planned space-themed musical performance. He joked about a fictitious movie titled “Project Harry Styles,” before correcting himself to mention his actual film, “Project Hail Mary.”

Styles Takes Center Stage

The camera often cut back to Styles during Gosling’s performance. Gosling remarked on Styles’ overwhelming presence, saying, “Your coolness is becoming a bit of an issue.” The production crew’s apparent favoritism for Styles culminated in a funny revelation that the camera operator was a Styles superfan.

Gosling’s Musical Struggles

Despite his efforts to continue, Gosling often referenced Styles, trying to divert attention back to his performance. He playfully sang “I’m just Ken!” echoing a popular moment from the film “Barbie.” The monologue concluded with other cast members joining the stage, only to reveal they were there to appreciate Styles.

Upcoming Appearances

Harry Styles is set to return next week not only as a host but also as the musical guest on “SNL.” This will mark Styles’ first appearance in this dual role since 2019. He recently released an album titled “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.”

Ryan Gosling, known for his roles in films like “The Notebook” and “Barbie,” continues to capture audience interest. His upcoming projects include “Project Hail Mary” and “Star Wars: Starfighter.”