On May 8, 2021, Musk hosted the Mother’s Day episode of the long-running comedy show during Season 46, with Miley Cyrus serving as the musical guest. The episode quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the year because it marked the first time the billionaire behind Tesla and SpaceX led the famous late-night program.
At the time, Musk was already known around the world for his work with Tesla, SpaceX, and other technology companies. But his hosting job on “SNL” added another unusual moment to his growing list of television appearances.
Melissa Villaseñor, host Elon Musk, Ego Nwodim, Heidi Gardner, Mikey Day, Kate McKinnon, and Bowen Yang during the Saturday Night Live's "Gen Z Hospital" sketch on Saturday, May 8, 2021Photo By: Will Heath/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
In that opening speech, he said, “I’m actually making history tonight as the first person with Asperger’s to host SNL. Or at least the first to admit it.”
Before hosting Saturday Night Live, Musk had already made several cameo appearances in movies and television shows as himself. He appeared in films like Iron Man 2 and Men in Black: International.
Still, hosting “SNL” was different because the entire episode centered around him. The episode featured several references to Musk’s companies and public image. Some sketches joked about space travel, cryptocurrency and his reputation as a tech billionaire.
Even though he has continued to stay in the public spotlight through his businesses, political activity and social media presence, Musk has not returned to host the show again.
Former cast member Dana Carvey later impersonated Musk during a November 2024 episode. In 2025, former cast member Mike Myers also portrayed him in multiple episodes.
Still, for many television viewers, May 8, 2021 stands out as the world’s richest man stepped away from rockets and electric cars to try live sketch comedy on one of television’s biggest stages.
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