Robert De Niro's Tense Exchange With Debbie Downer Highlights SNL 50th Anniversary Special

The actor clashed with Rachel Dratch's iconic character during a star-studded sketch featuring Jimmy Fallon, Drew Barrymore, and Ayo Edebiri.

Rachel Dratch reprised her famous Debbie Downer character during the 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special,' which aired on February 16, 2025.
Robert De Niro, playing a bar patron, grew visibly frustrated with Downer's grim humor, including a reference to microplastics affecting his body.
The sketch also featured appearances by Jimmy Fallon, Drew Barrymore, and Ayo Edebiri, with Fallon stepping in to diffuse tension between De Niro and Dratch.
Debbie Downer delivered her signature bleak commentary, including remarks about alcohol, endangered species, and feline health, while serving drinks at a bar.
The special celebrated 50 years of 'Saturday Night Live' and included callbacks to the original 2004 Debbie Downer sketch that became a fan favorite.