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Scarlett Johansson Ushers In ‘SNL’ Season 50 Finale With Musical Tribute Set To Billy Joel’s ‘Piano Man’ — And Joke That Sarah Sherman Is Leaving


Scarlett Johansson ushered in the 'SNL' Season 50 finale surrounded by the late-night show's cast, singing a rendition of Billy Joel's 'Piano Man.'

In a pitch-perfect sendup of Saturday Night Live ‘s historic Season 50, Scarlett Johansson ushered in the finale episode surrounded by the late-night show’s cast, singing a rendition of Billy Joel ‘s “Piano Man” dedicated to opening monologues themselves. The Jurassic World Rebirth star, in her seventh time hosting (the most of any woman, Alec Baldwin holds the record overall), began by reflecting on her first-time stint at the age of 21. In a spot-on performance, she added, “Ladies and gentlemen, Billy Joel,” seemingly teeing up a cameo from the renowned singer-songwriter, before exposing the fakeout by ending, “wrote this song!”

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