Behind the scenes at SNL's 40th Anniversary

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.