Jean Smart ushers in Season 50 of ‘SNL,’ with Maya Rudolph and special guests in cold open

In the opening episode of “Saturday Night Live’s” milestone 50th season, the historical significance was subtly acknowledged, primarily in the monologue and during “Weekend Update.” Nevertheless, I found it quite understandable given that a more comprehensive celebration is planned for February, featuring a three-hour special. As a reviewer, I felt that this initial episode, hosted by the esteemed Jean Smart, seemed brimming with content to unpack, and the limited 90 minutes struggled to accommodate all the happenings from the past summer, or even the recent two weeks.

Adriana Lima is hand-in-hand with partner Andre Lemmers while Emma Roberts opts for tiny grey shorts as they leave Paris’ Hotel Costes after a Fashion Week dinner

As an ardent admirer, I couldn’t help but find myself captivated by the radiant duo, Adriana Lima and Emma Roberts, who graced the exit after an impressive lineup of celebrities made their way to the Hotel Costes in the city of love, Paris, for a fashionably extravagant dinner during Fashion Week.