Glen Powell had a memorable night hosting “Saturday Night Live.” During his opening monologue, he shared a story about how he missed the chance to host the show four years ago. This was around the time “Top Gun: Maverick” was set to premiere.
He explained that he was celebrating the hosting call with his family when a UPS driver, who was making a delivery, joined the moment. They even took a selfie together to celebrate. However, plans changed when COVID delayed “Top Gun,” and he lost the hosting opportunity. Powell humorously recalled that Lorne Michaels told him, “Without ‘Top Gun’, no one will know who the f you are.”
For four years, Powell felt guilty that the UPS driver, named Mitch, thought he was lying about the hosting gig. When he finally got the chance to host again, Powell wanted to make it right. His sisters, described by Powell as “terrifying,” found Mitch’s phone number. To show Mitch he was serious, Powell flew him to New York for the show. Initially skeptical, Mitch eventually showed up, and he was in the audience that night.
Powell called Mitch onstage, where they took another selfie to complete the story. He ended with a heartfelt message: “I had to wait my entire life, plus four years to be here. But the best things in life don’t happen overnight, and no one knows that better than UPS.”
This touching moment highlights how connections—in this case, a selfie—can leave lasting impressions. Powell’s story is a reminder that sometimes, patience brings wonderful surprises.
For the full monologue, you can watch here.
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