Saturday Night Live took aim at YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, during its November 9 episode hosted by Nikki Glaser.
The comedian starred in a parody titled Beauty and MrBeast, a spoof of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast where MrBeast replaced the Beast. In the four-minute sketch, Glaser played Belle opposite Ben Marshall of Please Don’t Destroy as MrBeast.
The parody follows a familiar musical setup from the animated classic, except instead of breaking a curse, MrBeast imprisons Belle’s father “for a chance to win over $300,000.” The sketch riffs on Donaldson’s signature challenge videos, referencing his large cash giveaways and over-the-top stunts, all while adapting a few of the film’s original songs for comedic effect.
MrBeast laughs off SNL sketch
The sketch quickly went viral on social media after the episode aired, with viewers praising both the writing and the uncanny accuracy of Marshall’s portrayal. Dexerto reached out to MrBeast for comment.
“I didn’t know they were gonna talk about me but the second it aired my phone blew up haha. Thought it was funny,” Donaldson said.
MrBeast, who has become one of the most recognizable figures on YouTube with more than 250 million subscribers across his channels, is no stranger to pop culture references and parodies. His large-scale philanthropic stunts and challenge videos have made him a household name, and now, a late-night comedy target.
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