Ep 15. Cameron Diaz/Green Day
- TV14
- April 9, 2005
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5.4 (109)
In the season 30 episode 15 of Saturday Night Live, actress Cameron Diaz hosts for her fourth time alongside musical guest Green Day. The episode opens with a political cold open featuring Darrell Hammond as Dick Cheney and Will Forte as George W. Bush discussing the controversy surrounding the Iraq War.
Diaz's monologue is a lighthearted rap about her career and personal life, with assistance from Andy Samberg and Chris Parnell. The first sketch of the night is a parody of MTV's "My Super Sweet 16" featuring Diaz as a spoiled teenager celebrating her birthday.
Next up is a game show sketch titled "Versus," where contestants are asked to choose between two terrible options. Diaz plays a contestant who has to choose between living with a swarm of bees or a group of awkward coworkers.
Weekend Update features jokes about current events, including the Martha Stewart trial and the Michael Jackson case. Tina Fey also debuts her "Women's News" segment, discussing women's health issues and the portrayal of women in popular media.
One of the most memorable sketches of the night is "Debbie Downer Goes to Disney World," featuring Rachel Dratch as the perpetually pessimistic character Debbie Downer on a family vacation. The sketch is known for breaking the entire cast, with many of them struggling to keep a straight face.
Green Day performs their hit single "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" along with "Holiday" later in the show. The band's energy and rock sound are a highlight of the episode.
Other sketches of note include a parody of "The Swan" titled "The Elf," a fake commercial for a product called "Litter Critters," and a hysterical dance-off featuring Diaz and cast member Fred Armisen.
Overall, the Cameron Diaz/Green Day episode of Saturday Night Live is a solid entry in the show's storied history. Diaz is a charismatic host and the sketches are generally well-received by audiences. The episode also features memorable moments that have become part of SNL lore, such as the "Debbie Downer" sketch and Green Day's performances.
