When SNL 50 was live from New York, Bill Hader wasn’t there… but why?
After the star known as Barry – who created beloved characters like Stefon and Devin in “The Californians” during his tenure as a cast member from 2005 to 2013 – was conspicuously missing from the special airing on Feb. 16, his team provided an explanation for his absence.
In line with what I learned from my representative, I regretfully couldn’t make it to the show on February 18 due to an age-old scheduling issue that arose.
Hader, known for his work on The Cat in the Hat and Empress of Serenity (as per IMDb), declined to provide additional information.
Despite choosing to keep a low profile during the SNL 50 celebrations, I found myself stepping back into the shoes of my beloved character Devin for a Volkswagen commercial alongside the delightful Kristen Wiig and Fred Armisen.
Additionally, Hader, who is now in a relationship with Ali Wong after his divorce from Maggie Carey, occasionally returns to his cherished roles. However, he has openly discussed the bouts of anxiety attacks and migraines he encountered during his time on the show.
In an interview with Variety in 2019, he admitted that during his time on SNL, he was quite overwhelmed and stressed. He acknowledged it couldn’t have been easy for his wife as he was deeply engrossed in work and grappling with anxiety. Occasionally, he felt people might think he was merely seeking attention, but he insisted, “No, I’m really struggling. I’m genuinely anxious right now.
Despite departing from the show, the tense recollections of his previous skits persistently prevented Hader – father to Hannah (aged 15), Harper (12), and Hayley (10) with Carey – from re-exploring his old comedic material.
He went on to say, “I didn’t witness any of the actions I’m being referred to. It seems a nanny may have shown my children an episode of Stefon or ‘The Californians.’ They ran up to me and said, ‘Look at this, Dad!’ and I replied, ‘Oh, yes, that’s me.’
However, even though Hader was greatly missed, it’s worth noting that he wasn’t the sole former SNL cast member who was absent during the birthday celebration. Interestingly, another original cast member, Dan Aykroyd, was also conspicuously missing from the crowd. Despite his absence on the night, he did express his well-wishes two days prior.
Reflecting immense pride, he penned on X (previously Twitter) on February 14: “I’m cracking up with joy at being one of the founders of SNL alongside the team we were back then, over four decades ago. This broadcast is as significant as the next moon landing. Comedy legends of our era have gathered under the umbrella of America’s most renowned impresario, my boss, Lorne Michaels. Incredible! It’s like a holy event!!!
Even though Hader and Aykroyd were unable to make it, let me share with you the list of celebrities who graced the stage for SNL 50: The Anniversary Special.
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2025-02-19 05:47