The A Complete Unknown star confirmed he'd be performing Bob Dylan songs in his monologue, saying, "I'm so grateful Saturday Night Live is still doing weird stuff like this 50 years in!"

As Lin-Manuel Miranda channeled Alexander Hamilton in one musical bit, Timothée Chalamet channeled Bob Dylan in two others.

Chalamet returned to “Saturday Night Live” for his third hosting gig after he was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown.”

Bob Dylan has announced his first tour dates of 2025, and posted a heartfelt tribute to late Band keyboardist Garth Hudson.

But at first sight, Chalamet’s stint as the frontman of a Dylan cover band coinciding with his Best Actor campaign was less loosey-goose anything-goes ’70s style than akin to the more nakedly promotional Garth-Brooks-as-Chris-Gaines type of deal.

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Timothée Chalamet is once again a Best Actor Oscar nominee, this time for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown. He flaunted his acting and singing chops as both the host and musical guest of last night’s Saturday Night Live.

Popular musical artists made surprise appearances on the most recent episode of “Saturday Night Live” — but they weren’t the one fans might have expected. The fact that host Timothée Chalamet just earned an Oscar nomination for his role as Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown” raised the possibility,

Timothée Chalamet hosted 'SNL' for the third time and played Bob Dylan songs in a tie-in to his Oscar-nominated film, 'A Complete Unknown.'

When he attempted to use his monologue to deliver an awards speech he’d never had the chance to give, Kenan Thompson humorously interrupted. The camera then zoomed in on Chalamet’s unamused expression, as he maintained a convincingly deadpan, award-worthy glare.