American sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live celebrated its 40th anniversary with a glittering array of celebrity guests in attendance.
Plenty of former hosts and guest stars came back to celebrate the show’s milestone birthday – and we’ve got your look at all the behind-the scenes pics from the special event, plus some red carpet snaps!
SNL alumnae Tina Fey and Maya Rudolph take a quick selfie in the midst of the crowd.
Chris Rock poses with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West.
Kristen Wiig and Will Forte get cosy backstage.
Eddie Murphy got a standing ovation when he took to the stage.
Jim Carrey takes a photo with current SNL cast member Bobby Moynihan.
Kanye West (wearing blue coloured contacts) gets in the middle of a ‘Wayne’s World’ sandwich with Mike Myers and Dana Carvey.
Miley, who performed Paul Simon’s ’50 Ways to Leave Your Lover’ on the show, snuggles up to boyfriend Patrick Schwarzenegger – and a slice of pizza!
Kerry Washington wears a chic blazer-style dress as she makes her way to the show.
Kerry and Bradley Cooper also performed in a skit together – check out Bradley’s blonde wig!
Justin Timberlake suits up for SNL 40.
Justin and Jimmy Fallon certainly look suave in this suited-up snapshot.
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones arrived at SNL 40 together.
SNL alumna Amy Poehler dazzles in white as she arrives at the show.
