Overview
- Chalamet told an audience he spent over six figures of his own money to secure a musical segment while hosting Saturday Night Live in January 2025.
- He said SNL creator Lorne Michaels initially declined his request to perform, but he insisted and ultimately hosted and served as musical guest.
- During the episode he performed three Bob Dylan songs: “Outlaw Blues,” “Three Angels” and “Tomorrow Is a Long Time.”
- He did not detail what the payment covered, and outlets noted SNL did not immediately comment, while Entertainment Weekly reported he picked up production costs including the band and set.
- He defended his unconventional press tours as personal expression rather than marketing and clarified that his desire for an Oscar is being misinterpreted, as he enters the 2026 race as a Best Actor nominee for Marty Supreme.