Tucker Carlson on ‘SNL’ Critiques the Met Gala and Slams the ‘Michael’ Movie for Ignoring ‘The Part When He Was a White Man’
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- SNL aired a Weekend Update sketch where Jeremy Culhane performed a satirical impersonation of Tucker Carlson, targeting the Met Gala’s $100,000 “clown” outfits.
- Jeremy Culhane (as Carlson) mocked Madonna’s name, Heidi Klum’s costume, and joked that the Statue of Liberty was placed in a burqa, framing the event as cultural decline.
- Michael Jackson film starring Jafar Jackson was lampooned for ending in 1988 and “avoiding the part when he was a white man,” according to the impersonator’s critique.
- A$AP Rocky was ridiculed for wearing “my least favorite color, African American,” as part of the sketch’s broader commentary on race and fashion.
Why it matters: The sketch amplifies criticism of high‑profile cultural events and the Michael Jackson film, potentially influencing public perception and prompting gala organizers and film producers to anticipate heightened scrutiny.
