Good News, Dr. Fauci Approves of Brad Pitt's Saturday Night Live Impersonation of Him

Saturday Night Live returned with a new episode on Saturday, April 25. The episode was SNL's second remotely produced installment to air after the series went on hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic and resulting production shutdowns. SNL took a page from the playbook of other late-night TV shows and improvised with its "SNL at Home" styling, which featured remotely produced sketches while the cast and crew practiced social distancing.

Saturday Night Live returned with a new episode on Saturday, April 25. The episode was SNL's second remotely produced installment to air after the series went on hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic and resulting production shutdowns. SNL took a page from the playbook of other late-night TV shows and improvised with its "SNL at Home" styling, which featured remotely produced sketches while the cast and crew practiced social distancing.

Dr. Anthony Fauci got a kick out of Brad Pitt playing him on Saturday Night Live over the weekend, but he was even more impressed by the actor's personal message at the end of the cold open.

Dr. Anthony Fauci gave high marks to Brad Pitt for his portrayal of the infectious disease expert on “Saturday Night Live At Home,” according to a report.

By Nellie Andreeva

By Jordan Moreau

Dr. Anthony Fauci has shared his thoughts on Brad Pitt’s impersonation of him on over the weekend.

Saturday Night Live's second at-home edition kicked off with first-time host Brad Pitt portraying Dr. Anthony Fauci — a casting choice Fauci has previously supported — in the night's cold open as he attempted to clarify some of the mixed messaging that has come from the president about the coronavirus pandemic.

Brad Pitt stole the show on Saturday Night Live this weekend (April 25, 2020) with a surprise appearance as America’s top COVID-19 expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Brad Pitt stole the show on Saturday Night Live this weekend with a surprise appearance as America’s top COVID-19 expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci.

The return of “Saturday Night Live At Home” two weeks after its historical remote episode came as a bit of a surprise. NBC announced this week’s show just Thursday, despite a track record of advertising upcoming episodes far earlier in normal times. But, as if anyone needs to say it at this point, times are anything but normal.

Brad Pitt has played a US health expert in a sketch on Saturday Night Live.

By Nellie Andreeva

Brad Pitt is full of on-screen surprises.

When Dr. Anthony Fauci jokingly told reporters he'd like to be played by Brad Pitt on , do you think he expected his wish to come true? Well, that's exactly what happened.On April 10, CNN anchor Alisyn Camerota asked Fauci if he'd prefer being played by Ben Stiller or Pitt on the .

Saturday Night Live's second at-home edition kicked off with first-time host Brad Pitt portraying Dr. Anthony Fauci — a casting choice Fauci has previously supported — in the night's cold open as he attempted to clarify some of the mixed messaging that has come from the president about the coronavirus pandemic.

“Saturday Night Live” brought some real star power to the second “At Home” special over the weekend, tapping Brad Pitt to kick open the show, while making his first “SNL” appearance in over 20 years.

Brad Pitt, Miley Cyrus, Paul Rudd, and many other stars united virtually for the Saturday Night Live: At Home. The episode unleashed a lot of fun in the form of fun cameos and guest appearances by several stars. From Paul Rudd playing himself having an awkward FaceTime chat with his cousin to Adam Sandler recording verses for a quarantine tune from Pete Davidson, Bad Bunny playing a man who sells giant cooking pots and more, the show was a total hit.

She was introduced by Brad Pitt