Amy Adams Declined to Sing a ‘Very Dirty’ Song on ‘SNL’ in Order to Protect ‘Enchanted’ Fans; She Told the Lonely Island: ‘It Will Be Scarring For Them’

As a long-time movie enthusiast with a soft spot for comedies, I must say that Amy Adams has earned my utmost respect and admiration. Her commitment to her craft, particularly when it comes to protecting her young fans, is truly commendable.

During a recent episode of “The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers” podcast, Andy Samberg commended Amy Adams for turning down their proposal for her to star in a risqué “Saturday Night Live” digital short. This occurred when Adams was hosting “SNL” in 2008, shortly after receiving critical acclaim for her role in Disney’s “Enchanted.” Recalling Adams’ dedication to her Disney fans, Samberg mentioned that she felt compelled to shield them from The Lonely Island’s explicit sketch idea.

Samberg mentioned that he was referring to a sketch which would have featured him dueting with Amy Adams. The song had explicit content and the storyline revolved around us portraying old characters, acting as an elderly couple having a picnic. In this scenario, one of us gets stung by a scorpion, leading to my character’s supposed death. On my deathbed, I lament about our lack of sexual exploration in our relationship, and the song becomes a powerful anthem expressing this regret.

Samberg, along with bandmates Taccone and Schaffer, had previously penned and recorded a suggestive tune. They presented parts of the track to Adams to assess her response, but she swiftly rejected their proposal.

Samberg stated, “‘That’s quite amusing, but I couldn’t possibly do it,’ he said, ‘Girls are currently captivated by the movie ‘Enchanted.’ If they discover this, it could be traumatic for them. At this moment, I can’t reconcile that.’

Rather than opting for their original idea, the comedy group along with Adams shifted focus towards “Hero Song,” a humorous digital production revolving around a superhero who delivers a severe beating to a criminal who has just robbed Adams. This sketch eventually made it onto television, and Samberg expressed his belief that this was the appropriate decision after observing the immense affection kids had for Adams during the filming of the short.

Five minutes into the scene, a mother and her young daughter approached, and upon spotting Amy Adams, I couldn’t help but exclaim internally, ‘She was absolutely right.’ This moment proved enlightening for me, something I hadn’t considered in our profession. It struck me that she viewed her role not just as an actor, but as having a duty and responsibility towards those children. Her commitment to this role left a lasting impression on me.

Listen to the full “The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers” podcast episode in the post below.

2024-11-12 02:16

Amy Adams Declined to Sing a ‘Very Dirty’ Song on ‘SNL’ in Order to Protect ‘Enchanted’ Fans; She Told the Lonely Island: ‘It Will Be Scarring For Them’

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