Walton Goggins brought both charm and laughs to Studio 8H during his Saturday Night Live hosting debut on May 10, using his opening monologue to reflect on his newfound status as a sex symbol — and the internet’s obsession with his brooding White Lotus character, Rick Hatchett.
🔥 Walton Goggins SNL Monologue: A Sex Symbol at 53?
“Some of my friends have asked, ‘Walton, what’s it like to become a sex symbol at 53 years old?’” Goggins said, grinning. “And you know what? If I’m being honest, it feels fantastic.”
To prove how far the internet craze has gone, Goggins pulled up actual media headlines, including Cosmopolitan’s viral piece: “Are We All Horny for Walton Goggins’s Receding Hairline?” He jokingly defended his look: “I’ve had the same hairline since I was seven. It’s not receding, it’s holding its ground.”
Another eyebrow-raising headline from Yahoo Entertainment read: “Hollywood’s Newest Heartthrob Is a Greasy, Depressing Little Man Whom No One Saw Coming.” Goggins quipped: “Thank you? Honestly, the most offensive part is the use of ‘whom.’ It just sounds pretentious.”
💃 Mother’s Day Moment: Goggins Dances With His Mom on SNL
In a touching tribute tied to the Mother’s Day weekend, Goggins invited his mom, Janet Long, onto the SNL stage. He spoke fondly of his upbringing in Atlanta, raised by his mother, her three sisters, and his grandmother.
The emotional moment quickly turned joyous as the pair slow-danced before surprising the crowd with a spirited clog and tap dance routine that earned loud cheers.
🎭 Sam Rockwell Joins the Fun in Pre-Taped SNL Sketch
Adding to the special night, Goggins’ White Lotus co-star and close friend Sam Rockwell made a surprise appearance in a pre-taped sketch centered around comically small feet, adding another layer of star power to Goggins’ already memorable episode.
📺 Goggins Joins A-List Roster of SNL 2025 Hosts
The appearance follows a surge in Goggins’ popularity after The White Lotus Season 3 concluded on HBO. He joins recent SNL hosts such as Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary) and Oscar-winner Mikey Madison (Anora).
