Walton Goggins leaned into the humor of his surprising sex symbol status during his recent Saturday Night Live hosting debut, poking fun at viral headlines and offering a few charming surprises along the way.
The White Lotus actor opened his monologue by confronting the buzz around his looks at 53 — specifically, his much-discussed hairline. Pulling up a headline from Cosmopolitan that boldly asked, “Are We All Horny for Walton Goggins’s Receding Hairline?” Goggins laughed it off, saying, “I’ve had the same hairline since I was seven. It’s not receding — it’s holding its ground.”
He didn’t stop there. Goggins also displayed another eyebrow-raising article: “Hollywood’s Newest Heartthrob Is a Greasy, Depressing Little Man Whom No One Saw Coming.” His response? A smirking, “Thank you? Honestly, the part that bugs me most is the word ‘whom.’ That just feels unnecessarily fancy.”
The monologue then took a more personal turn as Goggins invited his mother on stage. The pair shared a tender slow dance before breaking into an impressive and unexpected tap routine that left the audience cheering.
Later in the episode, Goggins’ White Lotus co-star and longtime friend Sam Rockwell made a cameo in a pre-recorded sketch about unusually small feet, adding another comedic highlight to the night.
Goggins’ appearance on SNL follows the recent conclusion of The White Lotus Season 3 on HBO. Other stars who’ve recently hosted include Quinta Brunson of Abbott Elementary and Oscar winner Mikey Madison of Anora.
Catch Goggins’ full monologue below.
