Steve Martin Says the ‘SNL50’ ‘Covid Curse Is Real’ After Martin Short and Maya Rudolph Get Sick
Apparently laughter wasn’t the only contagious thing at “SNL50.”
Steve Martin revealed in an Instagram post on Thursday night that Martin Short caught Covid-19 following “Saturday Night Live’s” 50th anniversary special — and potentially from Maya Rudolph. Martin posted a photo of Short and Rudolph sharing a kiss alongside the caption, “Maya had Covid. Marty has Covid. I wonder why? The SNL 50th Covid curse is real.”
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Due to Short’s sickness, Martin announced that the comedy duo would have to reschedule their shows this weekend in Durham, N.C. and Knoxville, Tenn. “So sorry for the inconvenience,” he added. “I think we’ll be funnier then, anyway.”
Airing on Sunday night, “SNL50” brought together a legion of comedy legends that got their start on the variety sketch show, including Adam Sandler, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Bill Murray,...
Steve Martin revealed in an Instagram post on Thursday night that Martin Short caught Covid-19 following “Saturday Night Live’s” 50th anniversary special — and potentially from Maya Rudolph. Martin posted a photo of Short and Rudolph sharing a kiss alongside the caption, “Maya had Covid. Marty has Covid. I wonder why? The SNL 50th Covid curse is real.”
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Steve Martin (@stevemartinreally)
Due to Short’s sickness, Martin announced that the comedy duo would have to reschedule their shows this weekend in Durham, N.C. and Knoxville, Tenn. “So sorry for the inconvenience,” he added. “I think we’ll be funnier then, anyway.”
Airing on Sunday night, “SNL50” brought together a legion of comedy legends that got their start on the variety sketch show, including Adam Sandler, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Bill Murray,...
- 2/21/2025
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
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