Kate Winslet Shares Eminem’s Unusual NSFW Request on ‘SNL’
During her recent appearance on “The Graham Norton Show,” Kate Winslet recounted a surprising encounter with Eminem dating back to 2004. The 50-year-old actress shared this unusual anecdote while discussing her stint as host of “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) during an episode aired on October 30 that year, where Eminem was the musical guest.
Eminem’s Unexpected Request
Winslet revealed that Eminem made a peculiar request for her to shave his bottom. The actress stated, “He said, ‘Will you shave my butt?’ and I replied, ‘I’m sorry, I don’t do personal grooming.’” This conversation took place just one week after Ashlee Simpson’s widely publicized lip-syncing incident on the same show.
Reflecting on the Moment
Following her revelation, host Graham Norton and the audience couldn’t help but laugh. Winslet humorously added, “Honestly! I’m not gonna go with a Bic and get your crack, love.” Despite this strange encounter, she has not returned to host SNL in the two decades since.
Context of the Appearance
At the time of her hosting, Winslet was busy promoting the movie “Finding Neverland,” starring Johnny Depp. The pressure was high, as she had only 24 hours to prepare for the show, which included tasks such as singing and tap dancing.
Ashlee Simpson’s Lip-Sync Fiasco
This memorable SNL episode also followed Ashlee Simpson’s notorious performance, where she was caught lip-syncing her hit song “Pieces of Me.” In a February 2024 podcast interview, Simpson described her struggle at the time, stating she had vocal issues that led to her use of a pre-recorded track.
- Kate Winslet: 50 years old, actress, host of SNL on October 30, 2004.
- Eminem: 53 years old, musical guest at the SNL episode.
- Ashlee Simpson: Discussed her lip-syncing incident from the previous week.
- Date of the SNL episode: October 30, 2004.
Winslet’s story adds an intriguing chapter to the history of SNL, shedding light on behind-the-scenes moments often shrouded in mystery.
