‘Barbie’ Filmmaker Greta Gerwig Makes Cameo On ‘SNL’ Alongside Film’s Kate McKinnon & Billie Eilish
deadline.comGreta Gerwig made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live to introduce musical guest Billie Eilish alongside host Kate McKinnon.
Eilish performed “What Was I Made For?”, a song from the Barbie soundtrack. Barbie co-star McKinnon and the film’s co-writer/director Gerwig, who are old college friends, appeared on screen embracing each other to present Eilish.
In Eilish’s performance, a montage of home videos and unseen photos of past and present female cast members appeared. The tribute came as an ode to the emotional scene in the Barbie film where Eilish’s song appears. RELATED: ‘SNL’ Weekend Update: Colin Jost Trolls Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Black Widow’ Via Michael Che-Written Joke Eilish is no stranger to SNL; this appearance is her third sting on the NBC late-night show.
In 2021, the Oscar and Grammy award winner performed double duty as host and musical guest. RELATED: ‘SNL’ Sends Up Abba With Kate McKinnon, Kristen Wiig And Maya Rudolph Playing The Swedish Songstresses “What Was I Made For?” was co-written by Eilish and her brother Finneas.
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