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- Matt Damon makes bombshell return to SNL as he takes brutal aim at Brett Kavanaugh’s drinking habits (themirror.com)
Saturday Night Live once again took a comedic swipe at Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh during its May 9 Cold Open, with host Matt Damon stepping in to lampoon the controversial figure.
Known for its sharp critiques of political figures, the NBC late-night staple didn’t hold back as Damon, 55, reprised his role as Kavanaugh, 61, in a bar setting alongside Colin Jost’s caricature of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who humorously bemoaned his heavy drinking-a “shot of beer with a pint of whiskey.” Damon’s Kavanaugh lamented failing a sobriety test because he “couldn’t make a circle,” poking fun at the justice’s past struggles.
Aziz Ansari joined the mix as FBI Director Kash Patel, contributing to the playful roast of their fictional drinking habits. Ansari’s portrayal, a fan favorite since his debut, added lively energy to the sketch.
Jost tried to console Damon’s character, who had ordered Bud Lights, remarking, “At least you knew it was a shape.” The banter continued with Jost reflecting on his efforts toward an Iran war, expressing mock concern about its potential end. Damon’s Kavanaugh then dramatically declared, “The real war is the war against male loneliness,” before solemnly adding that he missed having more companions in the administration to “really hang.”
Ansari punctuated the scene by pulling out a bottle, triumphantly announcing he had created “my own FBI bourbon with my name on it!” He joked about bringing his own alcohol to bars because he was mistaken for underage, mimicking an exaggerated official photo by widening his eyes and puckering his lips.
The skit wrapped up with the trio singing Chumbawamba’s “Tubthumping,” reinforcing the theme of persistence despite setbacks.
This isn’t the first time Kavanaugh’s drinking habits have been a subject of scrutiny. In 2018, Yale Professor Charles Ludington publicly accused Kavanaugh of lying under oath during his confirmation hearings about the extent of his alcohol consumption.
Ludington recalled witnessing Kavanaugh slurring his speech and staggering, describing him as “often belligerent and aggressive” when intoxicated. The professor firmly stated that Kavanaugh’s denials regarding blackouts and drinking frequency were not truthful.
With its blend of humor and pointed commentary, Saturday Night Live continues to spotlight political figures and controversies, using satire to engage and provoke discussion among viewers.