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Adrien Brody Clarifies Rumors About SNL Ban After 2003 Jamaican Accent Skit

The actor, who recently won a Golden Globe for 'The Brutalist,' denies being formally banned but notes he has not been invited back to host.

  • Adrien Brody's controversial 2003 'SNL' skit, featuring a Jamaican accent and dreadlock wig, has resurfaced following his recent Golden Globe win for 'The Brutalist.'
  • Brody denies being formally banned from 'SNL,' stating that the show approved the skit during dress rehearsal and provided the costume.
  • The actor acknowledges that producer Lorne Michaels was unhappy with his improvisation but insists he believed the show was a 'safe space' for the bit.
  • The skit has not been included in 'SNL' reruns or official archives, fueling speculation about Brody's standing with the show.
  • Brody's performance in 'The Brutalist' has earned critical acclaim and positioned him as a potential Oscar contender for his portrayal of a Holocaust survivor turned architect.
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