On Sunday night, the entertainment world focused it’s spotlight on the 40th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Some of the biggest celebrities, entertainers and music artists in the world attended the epic show to give admiration to the cast and crew of SNL and to lend their talents by performing. The three and a half-hour extravaganza had some amazing moments, but what we didn’t see on our screens was what happened backstage. We stalked the Instagram and Twitter accounts of celebrities to bring the best behind-the-scenes photos from SNL 40.
Seth Meyers is a fan of the new doors.
Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake destroyed in the opening musical skit.
.@jimmyfallon and @jtimberlake: Pure class. #SNL40 pic.twitter.com/Ge6s9kUEyf
— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) February 16, 2015
Even til this day, David Spade gets nervous when walking past Lorne Michaels’ office.
Even though Jim Carrey was snubbed of being a SNL castmate, he fits in perfectly.
.@bibbymoynihan and @JimCarrey. #SNL40 pic.twitter.com/hBSczs6LSb
— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) February 16, 2015
Tina Fey, Martin Short and Maya Rudolph take celebratory selfie after SNL 40.
Goodnight, and have a pleasant tomorrow! #SNL40 pic.twitter.com/edKC82pcco
— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) February 16, 2015
Jerry Seinfeld in awe of Paul McCartney.
Party Time! Excellent!
#SNL40 pic.twitter.com/KiPMlNhwXk
— Bobby Moynihan (@bibbymoynihan) February 16, 2015
This is what a SNL script looks like.
Kanye looking happy as ever with Chris Rock and Kim Kardashian.
Yes, that's @chrisrock hanging out with @kanyewest and @kimkardashian at #SNL40. pic.twitter.com/XXEvaosCta
— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) February 16, 2015
Ana Gasteyer gets the elevator ride of a lifetime with Will Ferrell and Peyton Manning.
Bobby Moynihan gets epic #SNL40 selfie with Emma Stone and 50 Cent.
#SNL40 pic.twitter.com/w8iclXzfoW
— Bobby Moynihan (@bibbymoynihan) February 16, 2015
Bill and Bill.
Bill and Bill. #SNL40 pic.twitter.com/zIqDTJhVDh
— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) February 16, 2015
Marty Culp and the Running Man.
Jason Sudeikis asks Kat, “What’s up with that?!?”
What Up With That's running man finally reunites with Kat. Truly a beautiful moment. #SNL40 pic.twitter.com/mHm2JG0JKI
— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) February 16, 2015
Jay Pharaoh – “I met my Idol today Eddie Murphy can’t believe it.. #dreamcomethrough”
https://www.instagram.com/p/zG3QVqw9Q6/
Adam Sandler brings back Opera Man.
Ciao, Opera Man! #SNL40 pic.twitter.com/p1sefZGmfl
— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) February 16, 2015
Bobby Moynihan was not shy about asking for photos, and who could blame him.
#SNL40 pic.twitter.com/gJ4uU6uh7X
— Bobby Moynihan (@bibbymoynihan) February 16, 2015
Probably not the first time someone has done Coke before Saturday Night Live.
https://twitter.com/SteveMartinToGo/status/567111501165891584
Forget Left Shark and Right Shark, this is the original shark.
He's been waiting for the perfect time to attack since the '70s. #SNL40 pic.twitter.com/DyCQvLPxQO
— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) February 16, 2015
Kristen Wiig, Bradley Cooper, Vanessa Bayer, Laraine Newman and Kerry Washington studying their lines for “The Californians.”
Kristen Wiig, Bradley Cooper, @VanessaBayer, Laraine Newman and @kerrywashington going over the Californians! #SNL40 pic.twitter.com/EFar22kvt8
— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) February 16, 2015
Justin Timberlake deserved a drink after his epic song and dance routine.
“Yo, Wayne, I’m really happy for you, I’ma let you finish, but Eddie Murphy’s ‘Mr. Robinson’s Neighborhood’ was one of the best SNL skits of all-time!”
Not even Debbie Downer could ruin this party.
Debbie Downer, ladies and gentlemen. #SNL40 pic.twitter.com/Z8WvbgQa0z
— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) February 16, 2015
What a remarkable evening.
I got to work SNL tonight and it was beautiful and electrifying and made me so happy. RT @nbcsnl What a night. #SNL40 pic.twitter.com/RerdRuJIJC
— Ross Luippold (@rossluippold) February 16, 2015