
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.
Kayleigh Roberts is a freelance writer and editor with more than 10 years of professional experience. Her byline has appeared in Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, The Atlantic, Allure, Entertainment Weekly, MTV, Bustle, Refinery29, Girls’ Life Magazine, Just Jared, and Tiger Beat, among other publications. She's a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.
-
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.
By Brooke Knappenberger
-
The 78 Best Celebrity Couple Halloween Costumes of All Time
Honestly, we're impressed.
By Charlotte Chilton
-
Super Rare Photos of Queen Elizabeth as a Young Woman
From childhood snapshots to portraits as a young princess, beautiful and rare photos of the late Queen Elizabeth as a young woman.
By Mehera Bonner
-
King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla's Relationship: A Timeline
With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Charles has ascended to the throne as king.
By The Editors
-
Who Is Next in Line for the British Throne, Explained
And yes—Harry and Archie are still in the line of succession.
By Andrea Park
-
Who Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Fiancé Riley Roberts?
AOC's husband-to-be is an "easygoing redhead" who lives with her in D.C.
By Katherine J Igoe
-
22 Captivating Films About Royal Life
Once you've finished 'The Crown,' cue up one of these royally good films.
By Nicole Briese
-
68 Times the Kardashians Posed Fully Nude and Owned It
And we mean fully nude—as in, not a shred of clothing.
By Bianca Rodriguez