Aubrey Plaza's Surprise Cameo Shocks SNL Fans in The Hunting Wives Skit!
AUBREY PLAZA MAKES A SURPRISE COMEBACK ON SNL, SLAYS THE HUNTING WIVES SKIT WITH AMY POEHLER
The queen of deadpan humor, Aubrey Plaza, made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live (SNL) last weekend, leaving the live audience in stitches and awe. The 41-year-old actress, who has been making waves with her Netflix series "The Hunting Wives," stunned fans by joining forces with former SNL cast member and Weekend Update co-host Amy Poehler for a hilarious pre-recorded sketch.
AUBREY PLAZA'S BIG COMEBACK AFTER TRAGEDY
It's been over six months since the tragic passing of Aubrey Plaza's husband, Jeff Baena, who took his own life in January 2025. The news sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, with fans and colleagues paying tribute to the late filmmaker. Plaza's return to the spotlight has been highly anticipated, and her surprise appearance on SNL marked a triumphant comeback.
The sketch, which premiered during the show's star-studded episode, poked fun at "The Hunting Wives" – a Netflix series that has gained quite the reputation for its over-the-top drama and murder mystery plot. Plaza joined forces with Poehler, Chloe Fineman, and other SNL cast members to create a hilarious fictional trailer for season two of the show.
A PREVIEW OF THE HUNTING WIVES SEASON 2
The pre-recorded sketch began with a voiceover introducing "The Hunting Wives" as a "straight but lesbian horney Republican murder drama." The camera then cut to Chloe Fineman's character, who walked into a house, prompting Amy Poehler's "hunting wife" to say, "Well, look what the cat dragged in."
As the trailer progressed, viewers were treated to fake reviews from People magazine and other publications, which described the show as "like Call Me By Your Name for women who shop at Bass Pro Shop." The sketch then cut to a scene where Aubrey Plaza's character strolled up to the group of "hunting wives" sipping mimosas.
AUBREY PLAZA'S NEW CHARACTER
Plaza, dressed in a chic outfit and sunglasses, removed her shades to reveal her new character. "Hey, ladies. I'm new here," she said with a smile. "I just moved from California." Poehler's character offered her a chair, saying, "We're just making mimosas. Pull up a chair."
As the group chatted and sipped their drinks, Aubrey Plaza's character seemed to fit right in – that is, until she revealed that she didn't have a boyfriend. When asked if she had any romantic entanglements, Plaza replied, "I don't have a boyfriend. I have a girlfriend." The group's reaction was immediate – they jumped back and grabbed their guns.
THE HUNTING WIVES PLOT THICKENS
The sketch concluded with the voiceover saying, "The Hunting Wives season two. Don't watch it on a plane." The show itself premiered in July 2025 on Netflix and has been renewed for a second season. According to IMDB, the series follows a woman who moves to deep East Texas and becomes embroiled in a world of obsession, seduction, and murder.
AUBREY PLAZA'S PREVIOUS APPEARANCE ON SNL
This isn't Aubrey Plaza's first rodeo on Saturday Night Live. She made a previous appearance during the show's 50th-anniversary special earlier this year to introduce musical guests Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard. Her return to the stage has been highly anticipated, especially after her husband's tragic passing.
POEHLER, FEY, AND MYERS MAKE A COMEBACK
Amy Poehler wasn't the only surprise guest on Saturday Night Live last weekend. Former cast members Tina Fey and Seth Myers also made a comeback of sorts, joining forces with Poehler for a joke-off during the Weekend Update segment.
The trio cracked jokes about a woman who delivered a 13-pound baby in Tennessee, alongside Colin Jost and Michael Che. It was a moment that left the live audience cheering and applauding, as Fey and Myers reprised their roles from years past when they hosted the Weekend Update segment together.
SABRINA CARPENTER TAKES ON DOUBLE DUTY
As the season 51 of SNL officially premiered last weekend, fans are eagerly anticipating the next episode. Sabrina Carpenter is set to take on double duty as both host and musical guest on October 18 – marking a major milestone for the young actress.
Aubrey Plaza's surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live was just one of many highlights from the star-studded episode. With her return to the spotlight, fans are eager to see what's next for this talented actress. Will she take on more projects? Will we see more of her character in "The Hunting Wives"? The world is waiting with bated breath to find out.
Sources:
- TheScholarlyNote.com: Exclusive coverage of Aubrey Plaza's surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live
- TheScholarlyNote.com: In-depth analysis of the Netflix series "The Hunting Wives" and its cast
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