Kenan Thompson‘s estranged wife, Christina Evangeline, is dating one of his former Saturday Night Live co-stars.
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Kenan Thompson’s opening monologue at the 2022 Emmy Awards included a nod to popular TV theme songs, dancers, props and Oprah Winfrey, who reminded everyone that the odds of winning an Emmy are “300 million to one.”
The “Saturday Night Live” star took over the stage, poking fun at celebrities young and old, from Leonardo DiCaprio’s girlfriends to Netflix’s elder nominees Martin Short and Steve Martin.
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Referring to the “Only Murders in the Building” co-stars — Short, 72, and Martin, 77 — who were sitting front row, the comedian joked that “it will only take 15 minutes [for them] to walk up here.”
Thompson also targeted “Succession”‘s lack of diversity: “The only show that’s got three brothers and no brothers.”
Thompson, 44, called TV “the greatest invention in the history of mankind” then listed alternatives like books and TikTok (a.k.a. “tiny vertical television”).
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To see Thompson pay tribute to classic TV theme songs, from “Friends” and “The Brady Bunch” to “Stranger Things” and “Game of Thrones”, check out his full monologue in the clip above.
Kenan Thompson‘s estranged wife, Christina Evangeline, is dating one of his former Saturday Night Live co-stars.
Chris Redd is dating the estranged wife of Kenan Thompson. Christina Evangeline, 33, is separated from her husband Kenan Thompson - with whom she has Georgina, eight, and four-year-old Gianni with him - but is said to be "happier than she has ever been" since striking up a relationship with Kenan's fellow 'Saturday Night Live' star Chris . A source said: "Christina and Chris started dating at the beginning of this year.
Shania Twain revealed that a dinner with Oprah Winfrey took an awkward turn over the topic of religion. During an appearance on the Table Manners podcast hosted by Jennie and Lennie Ware, the 57-year-old Canada-born country singer recalled that one of her "most memorable dinners" was with the 68-year-old talk show icon. "She is just such a smart lady and it's just great to sit and have real talks," Twain said, after noting that the two dined at a restaurant. Shania Twain revealed that a dinner with Oprah Winfrey took an awkward turn over the topic of religion.
Moving on. Kenan Thompson‘s estranged wife, Christina Evangeline, is dating his former Saturday Night Live costar Chris Redd, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly.
Moving on. Chris Redd is reportedly dating Kenan Thompson’s ex-wife. Sources close to the Saturday Night Live co-stars revealed that Kenan’s ex-wife Christina Evangeline is in a relationship with Chris.
sketch. Nearly six months after reports emerged of Kenan Thompson and wife Christina Evangeline's quiet separation, ET can confirm she has a new man in her life — and he's someone Thompson knows well. According to a source, Evangeline is dating Chris Redd, Thompson's longtime co-star, who also played his brother on his canceled sitcom, . «Chris and Christina Evangeline are dating. The two know each other through since Chris worked with her ex, Kenan Thompson,» a source tells ET. «They started dating after Kenan and Christina split.»As for how the new romance is going, the source notes, «They are having a lot of fun and really get along well.» TMZ was first to report the news of them dating. A post shared by Kenan Thompson (@kenanthompson)Mere days ago, Redd announced his exit from after five years on the show. As for Thompson and Evangeline, they tied the knot in 2011 and share two daughters — Georgia, 8, and Gianna, 4.
Chris Redd and Kenan Thompson worked together on “Saturday Night Live” for five seasons, in addition to co-starring in the NBC sitcom “Kenan” for two seasons, but a new report indicates the actors may share something else in common.
Sherri Shepherd recreated an iconic moment from “The Oprah Winfrey Show” except, this time, it occurred on her own daytime talk show “Sherri”.
momentous Emmy win, and this time she's getting the love in person. On Wednesday, the star had an emotional meeting with Oprah Winfrey after the latter sent her a bouquet of flowers in congratulations on her Emmy Award.The pair connected at the L.A.
EJ Panaligan editor Fresh off his gig hosting this year’s Primetime Emmys, comedian and “SNL” veteran Kenan Thompson is back on stage Thursday night in Atlanta, as he kicks off the 13th edition of his “Kenan Presents The Ultimate Comedy Showcase” — and this time with a few new technological wrinkles. The stand-up comedy search, which leads off at the Atlanta Comedy Theatre on Sept. 22, follows Thompson as he scouts for adult comedians and talented kids in more than 50 cities. Among the new elements, all around the country (50+ major cities). Thompson has teamed up with Rendered Talent to include a virtual reality option for participants to partake in the metaverse through the “Failed To Render Comedy Club.” In addition, Thompson partnered with Proto to be able to join live shows through the metaverse as a digital hologram, attending showcases digitally to accommodate his busy schedule via Proto’s 4K hologram device.
Here’s one more For Your Consideration piece before you turn your focus to Oscar season: the best and worst moments from the 2022 Emmys. Would you consider Cheryl Lee Ralph’s time on stage one of the highlights of the night? Were you as puzzled as we were when Lizzo called Ted Lasso’s Brett Goldstein a really big girl? And where the heck was Marcia Brady?
‘90s kids are shaking! Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell reunited at the 2022 Emmy Awards — and teased a Good Burger sequel.
Kenan Thompson hosted this year's Emmy Awards, and managed to sneak in a little reunion with his old pal, Kel Mitchell.Midway through Monday's star-studded show at the Microsoft Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, Thompson wandered over to the bar for one of the ceremony's comedic interludes, and struck up a conversation with the night's «honorary bartender,» Kumail Nanjiani.An overwhelmed Nanjiani — who had been tasked with serving drinks as a regular bartender and was totally unprepared — struggled to make drinks for people, before Thompson decided to order for a man slumped over on the bar, apparently passed out.«Excuse me, sir, can we get you a drink or something?» Thompson asked, as Mitchell sat up and smiled bright.«You know what, can I get a Good Burger?» he asked, as an exuberant Thompson hugged him and the pair jumped around excitedly.«Make that two Good Burgers!» Thompson yelled.
Prepared for anything. Saturday Night Live star Bowen Yang took the stage at the Emmys to help host Kenan Thompson — and made a controversial joke about the infamous 2022 Oscars in the process.
He went there. Kenan Thompson wished Zendaya a happy belated birthday at the Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, September 12, joking about her being at a “weird age” in Hollywood.
Oprah Winfrey to inspire and tug at the heartstrings. And that's exactly what the iconic media mogul did at this year's Emmy Awards.Taking the stage to present the first award of the night, Winfrey delivered a message about the importance of always getting back up when you get knocked down, regardless of the odds.«It's the most coveted television accolade on the planet and yet it's impossible to win one — almost,» Winfrey said, holding an Emmy trophy aloft. «There are eight billion people on this planet, but only 25 Emmys to be given out tonight.
Leonardo DiCaprio‘s dating life was brought up during host Kenan Thompson‘s opening monologue at the Emmys!
Emmys were “All That.”Opening the 2022 Primetime Emmys with his fancy footwork, Thompson, 44, boogied to a medley of iconic television theme songs, including “Friends” ditty “I’ll be there for you” by the Rembrandts, the legendary “Brady Bunch” jingle and the unmistakable beat of “Law & Order.” “Y’all ever see ‘Living Single?,’ I think you’d like it,” joked the “Saturday Night Live” star as he danced with umbrellas, background dancers and a prop couch, to the “Friends” theme. (His “Living Single” reference was a light-hearted jab at the longstanding joke that “Friends” was NBC’s more mainstream version of the all-black cast ’90s sitcom). Thompson — who dubbed himself the “mayor of television” in his opening monologue while wearing a top hat and coattails — then edited himself into the “ The Brady Bunch” theme visuals, placing himself in the center of the cast’s nine-squared grid.