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Martha Stewart's SNL Dreams Blocked by Parole Officer

1/30/2025

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Martha Stewart shared a candid moment on The Tonight Show, revealing her parole officer blocked her from hosting Saturday Night Live right after her 2005 prison release. With a mix of humor and frustration, she exclaimed, “That bastard!” Undeterred, Stewart continues to shine as a cultural icon and dreams of one day taking the SNL stage.

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Martha Stewart shared a candid moment on The Tonight Show, revealing her parole officer blocked her from hosting Saturday Night Live right after her 2005 prison release. With a mix of humor and frustration, she exclaimed, “That bastard!” Undeterred, Stewart continues to shine as a cultural icon and dreams of one day taking the SNL stage.