The Best People Who Hosted SNL In The '00s

Updated April 3, 2019 5.3k votes 1.0k voters 2.4k views157 items

List RulesVote up the people who did the best job as hosts of SNL from 2000 through 2009.

Saturday Night Live went through some big changes in the 2000s - from the 9/11 attacks to the writers strike that shortened season 33 to some big cast shakeups mid-decade. Even with several hosts returning multiple times there were almost 160 different hosts in the '00s. If you can't remember everybody who got to open the show, then refresh your memory with this list of the people who were hosts from 2000 through 2009, ranked from best SNL '00s hosts to worst SNL '00s hosts.

The 2000s saw over two dozen people return to host SNL, with Alec Baldwin again appearing the most times. Other celebrities, such as Ben Affleck and Dwayne Johnson appeared regularly as well, but none made quite the impression as Justin Timberlake's four appearances did, along with his Digital Shorts participation that made him such a frequent musical guest and host in the 2000s.

Just like the seasons and episodes themselves, the Saturday Night Live hosts of the 2000s range from great to grueling. Vote up the actors, musicians, and comedians who did the best job at hosting SNL in the '00s.

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Tom Hanks
The Da Vinci Code, Forrest Gump
Age: 64
Birthplace: Concord, California, United States of America
Thomas Jeffrey Hanks (born July 9, 1956) is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both... more
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Colin Firth
The King's Speech, Kingsman: The Secret Service
Age: 55
Birthplace: Grayshott, United Kingdom
Colin Andrew Firth (born 10 September 1960) is an English actor who has received an Academy... more
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Paris Hilton
Zoolander, House of Wax
Age: 39
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Paris Whitney Hilton (born February 17, 1981) is an American media personality, businesswoman,... more
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Anne Hathaway
Les Misérables, Rachel Getting Married
Age: 37
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Anne Jacqueline Hathaway (born November 12, 1982) is an American actress. One of the... more
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Tom Brady
Super Bowl XXXIX, Super Bowl XXXVI
Age: 38
Birthplace: San Mateo, California, United States of America
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for... more
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Dana Carvey
Wayne's World, Saturday Night Live
Age: 65
Birthplace: USA, Montana, Missoula
Dana Thomas Carvey (born June 2, 1955) is an American comedian, actor, screenwriter and... more
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Steve Carell
The Office, The 40-Year-Old Virgin
Age: 53
Birthplace: Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Steven John Carell (; born August 16, 1962) is an American actor, comedian, producer, writer,... more
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John Malkovich
Empire of the Sun, Dangerous Liaisons
Age: 66
Birthplace: Christopher, Illinois, United States of America
John Gavin Malkovich (born December 9, 1953) is an American actor, producer, and fashion... more
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Britney Spears
Bridesmaids, Austin Powers in Goldmember
Age: 38
Birthplace: McComb, Mississippi, United States of America
Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and... more
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Liam Neeson
Schindler's List, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Age: 68
Birthplace: Ballymena, United Kingdom
Liam John Neeson (born 7 June 1952) is an actor from Northern Ireland. He has been nominated... more
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Jon Hamm
Mad Men, The Town
Age: 49
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
Jonathan Daniel Hamm (born March 10, 1971) is an American actor, best known for playing... more
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Hugh Jackman
The Prestige, X-Men: Days of Future Past
Age: 47
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
Hugh Michael Jackman (born 12 October 1968) is an Australian actor, singer, and producer. He... more
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Kevin Spacey
American Beauty, L.A. Confidential
Age: 61
Birthplace: South Orange, New Jersey, United States of America
Kevin Spacey Fowler (born July 26, 1959) is an American actor, producer, and singer. Spacey... more

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Bradley Cooper
Silver Linings Playbook, The Hangover
Age: 45
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Bradley Charles Cooper (born January 5, 1975) is an American actor and filmmaker. He has been... more
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Steve Martin
The Jerk, ¡Three Amigos!
Age: 75
Birthplace: Waco, Texas, United States of America
Stephen Glenn Martin (born August 14, 1945) is an American actor, comedian, writer, filmmaker,... more
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Will Ferrell
Step Brothers, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Age: 53
Birthplace: Irvine, California, United States of America
John William Ferrell (; born July 16, 1967) is an American actor, comedian, producer, writer... more
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Tina Fey
Saturday Night Live, Mean Girls
Age: 50
Birthplace: Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Elizabeth Stamatina "Tina" Fey (born May 18, 1970) is an American actress, comedian, writer,... more
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Snoop Dogg
Training Day, Turbo
Age: 48
Birthplace: Long Beach, California, United States of America
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is an... more
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Matthew McConaughey
Interstellar, The Wolf of Wall Street
Age: 50
Birthplace: Uvalde, Texas, United States of America
Matthew McConaughey (; born November 4, 1969) is an American actor and producer. He first... more
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Justin Timberlake
Love Actually, Get Smart
Age: 34
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981), often known by his initials, JT, is an... more
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Christopher Walken
The Deer Hunter, Pulp Fiction
Age: 77
Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York, Astoria
Christopher Walken (born Ronald Walken, March 31, 1943) is an American actor, dancer,... more
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Ryan Reynolds
Deadpool, Green Lantern
Age: 43
Birthplace: Vancouver, Canada
Ryan Rodney Reynolds (born October 23, 1976) is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, film... more
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Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan Adventures, Rush Hour
Age: 61
Birthplace: Victoria Peak, Hong Kong
Chan Kong-sang (born 7 April 1954), known professionally as Jackie Chan, is a Hong Konger... more

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Drew Barrymore
Donnie Darko, Charlie's Angels
Age: 45
Birthplace: Los Angeles, Culver City, California, United States of America
Drew Blythe Barrymore (born February 22, 1975) is an American actress, producer, director,... more
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Paul Rudd
Ant-Man, Role Models
Age: 51
Birthplace: Passaic, New Jersey, United States of America
Paul Rudd (born April 6, 1969) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and film producer. Rudd... more