Dakota Johnson calls Taylor Swift the ‘most powerful person in America’ as she mocks Donald Trump in Saturday Night Live opening monologue
Dakota Johnson called Taylor Swift the “most powerful person in America” during her opening monologue on Saturday Night Live this weekend.
The actress, 34, took on the role of host for the second time on Saturday and took the opportunity to praise Taylor, 34, while mocking Donald Trump.
During her monologue, Dakota explained that she last performed on the show in 2015 for the 40th Anniversary Special.
She said, “The last time I hosted was right after SNL 40th. I was actually in the audience for that special.”
As she spoke, a photo appeared on the screen showing her in the star-studded audience for the festive special.
Dakota Johnson called Taylor Swift the “most powerful person in America” during her opening monologue on Saturday Night Live this weekend
The actress, 34, took on the role of host for the second time on Saturday and took the opportunity to praise Taylor, 34, while poking fun at Donald Trump.
Dakota then pointed to the VIPs around her and said, “Look at this photo, look at this collection of people: Sarah Palin, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg.”
She then added, “And look who’s right behind me,” as the camera zooms in to show former President Donald, 77, in the audience.
She continued: ‘Crazy to be so close to someone who would become the most powerful person in America,” as the camera quickly moved down to zoom in on Taylor Swift sitting in front of Dakota.
The audience erupted in laughter and even cheered at the Fifty Shades of Gray star’s joke.
Elsewhere in her monologue, Dakota reflected on starring opposite the evening’s musical guest, Justin Timberlake, in The Social Network in 2010.
Hearing his name, the singer suddenly appeared on stage and crept up to Dakota as she continued talking, oblivious to his presence.
He said, “I remember those days, Dakota,” which made her jump and ask, “Justin, what are you doing here?” Are you lost?’
He said, ‘I heard my name. I thought that was my cue.”
During her monologue, Dakota explained that she last performed on the show in 2015 for the 40th Anniversary Special.
As she spoke, a photo appeared on the screen showing her in the star-studded audience for the festive special
Dakota then pointed to the VIPs around her, before adding, “And look who’s right behind me,” as the camera zooms in to show former President Donald, 77, in the audience
Elsewhere in her monologue, Dakota reflected on starring opposite musical guest, Justin Timberlake, in The Social Network in 2010, causing him to interrupt her speech.
Suddenly, former SNL cast member Jimmy Fallon appeared on stage, causing the audience to applaud his surprise cameo
The artist added that he previously hosted, but Dakota intervened and said, “Yes. Well, that was 10 years ago, so…’
He said, ‘Was it that long?’ with Dakota responding, “Well, I mean, anyway, I’m so glad you chose my show for your comeback.”
“Is that what we call it?” Justin asked, but Dakota assured him she meant a comeback “in a good way.”
Suddenly, former SNL cast member Jimmy Fallon appeared on stage, causing the audience to applaud his surprise cameo.
Dakota also promoted her upcoming Marvel movie, Madame Web, and joked about her interviews constantly making headlines.
The daughter of actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith also got the chance to showcase her comedic skills by appearing in several other sketches.
For example, she played a mother who was given a paternity test to find out the father of her baby on ‘The Corey Devitch Show’ – a parody of The Maury Show.
Another saw her play a woman in a book club who invents a T-shirt to compete against Shark Tank, in which Mark Cuban and Barbara Corcoran made cameos.
The daughter of actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith also got the chance to showcase her comedic skills by appearing in several other sketches.
For example, she played a mother who is given a paternity test to find out the father of her baby on ‘The Corey Devitch Show’ – a parody of The Maury Show
Another saw her play a woman in a book club who invents a T-shirt to compete against Shark Tank, in which Mark Cuban and Barbara Corcoran made cameos