Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Bill Hader Reveals Anxiety Caused 'SNL50' Absence
Bill Hader, a former star of 'Saturday Night Live,' missed the show's 50th-anniversary celebration.
He explained that he couldn't attend due to anxiety.
His friend, Andy Samberg, tried to convince him to join a sketch, but Hader's anxiety was too overwhelming.
Hader was also dealing with shingles, which he believes was caused by his anxiety.
Instead of Hader, Bowen Yang participated in the sketch.
Hader mentioned that he struggles with anxiety, unlike some of his former co-stars.
Bill Hader revealed why he didn't attend the 'SNL50' anniversary.
Hader cited anxiety as the reason for missing the event.
Andy Samberg tried to persuade Hader to participate in a sketch.
Hader shared he was experiencing shingles due to anxiety.
Bowen Yang filled in for Hader in a sketch due to his absence.
- Who
- Bill Hader, Andy Samberg, Bowen Yang, Seth Meyers, and Amy Poehler.
- What
- Bill Hader explained his absence from the SNL 50th anniversary due to anxiety.
- When
- Unspecified date.
- Where
- NBC's 30 Rock, the filming location of SNL, and the Late Night with Seth Meyers show.
- Why
- Hader missed the SNL 50th due to anxiety and shingles.
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Anxiety Impact
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Dealing with anxiety about the SNL 50th
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- Event
- SNL 50th Anniversary
- Absentee
- Bill Hader
- Reason for Absence
- Anxiety
- Replacement
- Bowen Yang
- Related Condition
- Shingles