Five years ago today, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk stepped onto the famous stage of Saturday Night Live for his first and only time as host.
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
During the episode, Musk appeared in several comedy sketches and also delivered a monologue that drew major attention online.
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.”
Musk was not a traditional actor, comedian or musician. Instead, he came to the show as one of the world’s most famous business leaders.
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.
He also showed up in television programs including The Simpsons, The Big Bang Theory, South Park, Young Sheldon, and Rick and Morty.
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.
Five years later, the May 2021 episode remains Musk’s only time hosting Saturday Night Live.
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.
However, “SNL” has continued to reference him through impersonations by cast members and guest performers. Cast member Mikey Day portrayed Musk in episodes that aired in October 2021 and April 2022.
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.
Since 2021, Musk’s public profile has continued to grow. He has remained connected to companies including Tesla, SpaceX, X, xAI, Neuralink, and the Boring Company. He has also stayed active in politics and public debates, making him one of the most widely discussed figures in business and entertainment.
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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