Jennifer Coolidge cuts a casual figure at JFK Airport as it’s revealed star was set to host SNL

Jennifer Coolidge was stylishly casual as she arrived at NYC’s JFK Airport on Thursday, as it was revealed she would be hosting Saturday Night Live before the WGA strike, per deadline.

The White Lotus star, 61, who recently wowed in a dazzling black dress at the Time 100 Gala, was spotted balancing a few items in her hands as she made her way through the busy airport lobby.

The Emmy winner chose to wear a black dress with a hem that stopped a few inches above her knees, which was layered with a long, dark gray sweater and a tan wool coat that she chose to leave open.

She added a black patterned dark brown scarf around her neck that draped over her ensemble to keep her warm in colder temperatures.

The actress slipped into a pair of black heeled ankle boots with chunky soles that gave her airport outfit an edgy flare.

A dark gray cap partially covered her long blonde locks that fell effortlessly over her shoulders in light waves.

As she strolls through the crowd, Jennifer balances a large, black handbag with a gold chained strap over her right arm to hold a few items she needed on her flight.

The star also cradled a smaller, black clutch in the crook of her right arm, while clutching a dark brown Busto and Sun custom hat.

She added a smoky shadow around her eyes along with black liner for a bold touch to her look, and also wore a light pink shade on her lips.

Coolidge was scheduled to host the final episode of SNL’s 48th season on May 20, with Succession actor Kieran Culkin on May 13. However, due to the Writers Guild of America strike, the season came to an early end, Deadline reported on Thursday.

Jennifer’s performance in the sketch comedy would have marked her official debut on SNL and the Home Alone star’s second time hosting.

Labrinth, who put on breathtaking performances at the Coachella Music Festival in April, was set to perform as a musical guest on May 13, while the Foo Fighters would join The White Lotus star during the season finale.

Later this week on May 6, former SNL cast member Pete Davidson was set to return to the show as host, but the episode was cut due to the strike. Instead, reruns will take the place of the now-cancelled live shows for the remaining 48th season.

Layering: The Emmy winner opted to wear a black dress with a hem that stopped a few inches above her knees, which was layered with a long, dark gray sweater and a tan wool coat that she chose to keep unbuttoned

Waiting for her flight: The star also cradled a smaller, black clutch in the crook of her right arm, while clutching a dark brown Busto and Sun custom hat

Jennifer was portrayed on the show earlier this year by comedian Chloe Fineman in the skit titled The Black Lotus. She also spoofed the actress for a Christmas sketch late last year in December.

At the time, the Legally Blonde star jumped to her Instagram to applaud Chloe and thanked SNL for their perfect portrayal of her.

‘Wow! A huge thank you to Saturday Night Live!! and to the exceptionally brilliant impressionist @ChloeIsCrazy with your hilarious impersonation!!’ she had written.

The actress also shared how she has been trying to get a coveted spot on the series. Also congratulations to the new cast members!! I know how hard it is to get on that show, I tried my best to be one but you really made it!! What an achievement! Happy holidays everyone!!’

The strike officially began earlier this week on Tuesday, with the last strike taking place in 2007. Other shows affected by the strike, along with SNL, include The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon and The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

Scheduled to Host SNL: Coolidge was scheduled to host the final episode of SNL’s 48th season on May 20, with Succession actor Kieran Culkin hosting on May 13, but due to a writers’ strike, the season ended early; seen in April in NYC

Strike: Jennifer’s performance in the sketch comedy would have been her official debut on SNL, and the Home Alone star’s second time hosting, but due to the WGA strike, the two HBO stars will no longer be guest hosts; Kieran seen in June 2022

An SNL cast member explained to Deadline that “we also have to think about our crew.”

“I absolutely support the writers and I want the writers to get what they deserve and need, but I don’t want our crew to be out of work. We can’t make this art without each other.’

Bowen Yang, another cast member, narrated The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday: “We had a few more good shows,” adding that Davidson was “very excited to host, even though he knew there was a big asterisk in the week, and there was a looming possibility that it wouldn’t happen.’

“I think we were all ready to give it our all for the next three weeks before the season came to an end,” he concluded to the outlet.

Negotiations are still ongoing, which means that the end of the strike is not yet in sight. In 2007, writers went on strike for a total of 100 days, causing the Los Angeles economy to lose $2.1 billion a year. The New York Times.

Dream job: The actress expressed how she has been trying to land a coveted spot on the series, typing, “Congratulations to the new cast members too!! I know how hard it is to get on that show, I tried my best to be one but you made it!!’

Despite no longer making her dream SNL debut this month, Coolidge kept busy and put on a breathtaking show at the Time 100 Gala held late last month in April, while also making the 2023 Time 100 list .

“I just find it mind-boggling, absolutely mind-boggling, that this is happening. But guess what? I really like it,” she said Time about getting a spot on the list.

“It’s like I was Sleeping Beauty, where I was locked in a box under the bed or something. And now I’m out and it’s like, “Well, I sure am glad they let me out of that box because this is much better.”

Regarding some advice that has stuck with her over the years, she revealed that her father once told her, “Character is destiny.” As an older person I have realized that this is one of the most accurate things I have ever heard. Who you are in this life determines your end and how your life will go.’