Walton Goggins Uses His ‘SNL’ Monologue to Reflect on Being a Sex Symbol at 53 — Despite Some Headlines Praising His ‘Receding Hairline’

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Actor Walton Goggins, known for “The White Lotus,” made his debut as host of “Saturday Night Live” on May 10, reminiscing about the online fascination with his character, Rick Hatchett. He even showed evidence to back up this interest.

Without giving away any secrets, my character in ‘White Lotus’ meets an end. Interestingly, my brooding persona on the show seems to have caught the internet’s attention. Some of my friends have even asked me, ‘Walton, what’s it like to become a heartthrob at 53 years old?’ And truth be told, if I’m being honest, it feels amazing.

I’ve had this hairline since I was seven years old. It’s not receding, it’s standing its ground.”

Or, in a more conversational tone:

Goggins showed some headlines from the media, like one from Cosmopolitan that read “Are We All Crushing on Walton Goggins’ Progressive Hairline?” He then quipped, “I’ve had this hairline since I was seven. It’s not moving backwards, it’s staying strong.

Following the title “The Unexpected Hollywood Heartthrob: A Greasy, Disappointing Man Nobody Anticipated,” Goggins humorously commented, expressing his displeasure particularly at the term ‘whom’. He found it pompous-sounding.

Next, Goggins shifted the conversation towards his childhood experiences, welcoming his mother onto the stage. They gracefully started a slow dance, and then astonished the crowd with their swift tap dancing abilities.

Apart from a visit from his mother, Goggins received additional backing in the episode. This was evident when his fellow actor and “White Lotus” colleague, Sam Rockwell, made an appearance in a skit that was previously recorded, focusing on minute feet.

David Goggins appeared on Saturday Night Live (SNL) about a month following the conclusion of The White Lotus Season 3 on HBO. Previous SNL hosts have included Quinta Brunson from Abbott Elementary and Mikey Madison, an Academy Award-winning actress from Anora.

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2025-05-11 07:19