Saoirse Ronan hosted Saturday Night Live last night and the Lady Bird star and Oscar contender crushed it (is anyone surprised?).
If you're a huge fan of Saoirse's work and still not sure how to pronounce her name, don't worry. You're not alone and she realizes that her name causes some head-scratching among her American fans.
“I am very Irish, and I have an extremely Irish name," she said. "Some would say too Irish. It’s Saoirse. It means freedom. But I’ve got a little problem: It’s spelled wrong. It’s a full typo."
As such, she dedicated her monologue to explaining just how to say it:
Here are some other highlights from her hosting stint.
"Welcome to Hell"
Probably the buzziest sketch of the week, Saoirse joined the ladies of SNL for a song addressing the ongoing sexual harassment scandals unfolding across a number of industries—and how none of it feels like news to women who have endured years of harassment and been silenced or ignored when they tried to speak out.
"Bachelor Auction"
Saoirse wasn't the star of this sketch, but she stole it with every line.
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Prince Louis Turns 6—See the Adorable New PhotoPrincess Kate was behind the lens.
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Luke Bryan Trips Over a Fan's Phone During a Show, Jokes "My Lawyer Will Be Calling"He thought it was hilarious.
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Melissa McCarthy Defends Meghan Markle From Critics Who Are "Threatened" by HerMcCarthy once starred in the duchess' 40th birthday video.
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'SATC' Star Evan Handler Says He'll "Welcome" Kim Cattrall's Return on His TV SetShe didn't see anyone while filming her cameo.
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Everyone Wants Lindsay Lohan on Season 3 of 'White Lotus,' And It Could Actually Happen (If We're Lucky)Please??????
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An 'American Idol' Contestant Called Out Katy Perry for "Mom-Shaming" HerShe was really upset by the comment.
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Jennifer Coolidge Addressed the Fan Campaign for Pamela Anderson to Play Her Sister on 'White Lotus'She's a big fan, too.
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Sarah Hyland and Adam Devine Play 'How Well Do You Know Your Co-Star?'The 'Modern Family' stars reunited for the 'Pitch Perfect' spinoff series.
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The 78 Best Celebrity Couple Halloween Costumes of All TimeHonestly, we're impressed.
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Super Rare Photos of Queen Elizabeth as a Young WomanFrom childhood snapshots to portraits as a young princess, beautiful and rare photos of the late Queen Elizabeth as a young woman.
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King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla's Relationship: A TimelineWith the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Charles has ascended to the throne as king.
