Tina Fey Wears Paddington Bear Jacket on SNL

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During a recent Saturday Night Live episode, former cast member and head writer Tina Fey made a surprise appearance and wore a jacket made out of the dead body of the beloved children's character Paddington Bear. The jacket, which featured fur and the number one instead of the traditional five, was a nod to a recent sketch Fey appeared in on the new SNL UK show about a 'Live Paddington Bear Experience' gone wrong.

Why it matters

Fey's bold fashion choice on the iconic SNL stage sparked conversation and buzz around the show, particularly the new SNL UK spinoff that she recently guest hosted. The Paddington Bear jacket was a striking visual that both promoted the new international version of the show and showcased Fey's comedic sensibilities.

The details

During the 'Five-Timers Club' sketch, which honors SNL hosts who have appeared on the show five times or more, Fey's jacket stood out from the traditional velvet smoking jacket worn by the other celebrity guests like Jonah Hill and Melissa McCarthy. Fey explained that her jacket, which had fur and the number one instead of five, was from when she guest hosted the new SNL UK program, where a sketch featured a 'Live Paddington Bear Experience' that went horribly wrong.

• Tina Fey made a surprise appearance on the April 5, 2026 episode of Saturday Night Live.
• Fey recently guest hosted the premiere episode of the new SNL UK show a few weeks prior.

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What’s next

The new episode of SNL hosted by Colman Domingo will air next week, though it's unlikely there will be another 'Five-Timers Club' sketch featuring Tina Fey's Paddington Bear jacket.