Trending Now - Will Ferrell's Epstein Haunts Trump in Snl's Cold Open
WHO:
Rolling Stone - Will Ferrell played Jeffrey Epstein in the sketch.
Variety - James Austin Johnson portrayed Trump in the sketch.
Variety - JD Vance was also featured in the sketch, played by Jeremy Culhane.
WHAT:
Rolling Stone - The cold open featured a comedic duet of Trump and Epstein singing Bill Withers’ “Just The Two of Us,” which was described as a "creepy comic duet."
Variety - The cold open featured Jeffrey Epstein making his "Saturday Night Live" debut during the sketch.
Deadline - The cold open was described as a "blistering" segment that concluded the 51st season of Saturday Night Live.
Newsweek - Will Ferrell's Epstein imagined the futures of Kristi Noem, Pete Hegseth, and Kash Patel during the sketch.
Rolling Stone - The cold open featured Will Ferrell as the ghost of Jeffrey Epstein visiting Trump in a dream.
Variety - Epstein told Trump, “People will always associate you with me” during the sketch.
Deadline - The cold open included a comedic duet of Trump and Epstein singing Bill Withers’ “Just The Two of Us.”
WHERE:
Rolling Stone - The setting of the sketch was the Oval Office.
WHEN:
Variety - The cold open aired on May 16.
WHY:
Deadline - The sketch aimed to provide a comedic take on the association between Trump and Epstein.
HOW:
Variety - The sketch began with Trump (James Austin Johnson) chatting with JD Vance (Jeremy Culhane) before Epstein's appearance.
Variety - The sketch was part of the 51st season finale of Saturday Night Live.
(UPDATED May 17, 2026 19:16 UTC)
In a recent cold open, a comedic duet featuring Trump and Epstein singing Bill Withers' "Just The Two of Us" was described as a "creepy comic duet." The sketch kicked off with Trump, played by James Austin Johnson, having a conversation with JD Vance, portrayed by Jeremy Culhane, before Epstein made his entrance. This unusual pairing has certainly caught the attention of audiences.
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(UPDATED May 17, 2026 17:15 UTC)
In a surprising turn, Jeffrey Epstein made his debut on "Saturday Night Live" during a cold open that has been described as a "blistering" segment. This sketch marked the conclusion of the show's 51st season, leaving audiences talking. The cold open aired at 17:15 UTC, making it a memorable moment in the series' history.
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(UPDATED May 17, 2026 11:16 UTC)
In a recent sketch on Newsweek, Will Ferrell's portrayal of Jeffrey Epstein explored the imagined futures of several notable figures, including Kristi Noem, Pete Hegseth, and Kash Patel. The segment aired at 11:16 UTC, showcasing Ferrell's signature comedic style. This satirical take has sparked conversations about the implications of such portrayals in today's political landscape.
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(UPDATED May 17, 2026 06:04 UTC)
In a recent cold open of Saturday Night Live, Will Ferrell portrayed the ghost of Jeffrey Epstein visiting Trump in a dream, with James Austin Johnson taking on the role of Trump and Jeremy Culhane playing JD Vance. The sketch, set in the Oval Office, featured a comedic duet of Trump and Epstein singing Bill Withers’ “Just The Two of Us,” with Epstein telling Trump, “People will always associate you with me.” This segment aired as part of the show's 51st season finale and aimed to provide a humorous take on the controversial association between Trump and Epstein.