Walton Goggins Hosts SNL Mother's Day Episode With Cecily Strong, Arcade Fire, and Sam Rockwell Cameo

Walton Goggins made his hosting debut on Saturday Night Live (SNL) in the Mother's Day episode, which featured a mix of comedy sketches and musical performances. Goggins, known for his role in The White Lotus, joked about becoming a "sex symbol at 53" and addressed his receding hairline during his opening monologue. The episode included a surprise cameo from former SNL cast member Cecily Strong, who appeared as Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C.

The musical guest for the night was the band Arcade Fire. Goggins also reunited with his White Lotus co-star Sam Rockwell during the show. His hosting was noted for its self-deprecating humor and charm, with several outlets highlighting his performance and the Mother's Day theme of the episode.