Kristen Bell’s SAG Monologue Pays Tribute to L.A. Firefighters, Sings ‘Do You Want to Build a Snowman?’ Parody About Embarrassing Early Roles
Kristen Bell paid tribute to the less-than-glamorous roles that actors take at the beginning of their career while hosting the 2025 SAG Awards.
In her opening monologue, she sang a parody of her “Frozen” hit “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” that showcased some of the less-heralded parts of many of Hollywood’s biggest stars, from Kathy Bates to Colin Farrell.
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“If you really want to be an actor / It can be a bumpy sometimes / Questioning your ability / There’s no capability / Put aside your pride / But everybody’s starting somewhere as we hone our craft,” she sang.
She also paid tribute to L.A. firefighters, who had their own table at the show.
The show opened with a comedic sketch from the “Hacks” team, showing the moment Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) learns that she’s been fired from the SAG Awards hosting gig because she hasn’t paid her dues in ages. At the end of the segment, she’s offered to take The Substance and jumps at the opportunity.
This year’s awards show marks the second time Bell has stepped up as host, having first taken on the duties for the 24th edition of the SAG Awards in 2018. Megan Mullally hosted the 2019 SAG Awards, but the next four ceremonies went host-less until Bell’s return was announced earlier this year.
“Thrilled to be hosting the SAG Awards again this year,” Bell said in a statement following the announcement of her return. “I’m honored to be asked back and can’t wait to share the evening with my fellow actors, doing what we do best… celebrating ourselves.”
Though this is Bell’s second time hosting the SAG Awards, it’s also her first time attending as a nominee, having nabbed a nod in outstanding performance by a female actor in a comedy series for her work in “Nobody Wants This.”
“Kristen Bell’s wit, warmth and charm makes her the perfect fit for our show – a night celebrating actors and the outstanding performances of the year,” said SAG Awards executive producer Jon Brockett. ”Plus, everybody wants this.”
The 2025 SAG Awards are the second time the ceremony has streamed live on Netflix, having previously inked a multi-year partnership as SAG-AFTRA looks to increase its output of live events. This is also the second year the SAG Awards are produced by Silent House Productions, with SAG’s Jon Brockett returning as executive producer, alongside Silent House Productions’ Baz Halpin, Mark Bracco and Linda Gierahn.
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