SNL's "Oscar Host Auditions" Revealed Matt Damon's Secret Celeb Impressionist Skills In a standout moment from Saturday Night Live Season 44 Episode 9, which aired on December 15, 2018, Matt Damon showcased his uncanny ability to mimic celebrities during the show’s “Oscar Host Auditions” sketch. The pre-taped segment, part of SNL’s annual Oscar-themed special, allowed cast members to highlight their impersonation skills, with Damon delivering two standout performances that remain memorable to this day. Damon’s first impression was of Chris Hemsworth, the Australian actor known for his role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His portrayal was eerily accurate, capturing Hemsworth’s distinctive Australian accent and the actor’s signature cadence. The sketch featured Damon delivering the line, “Host the Oscars? Why would anyone want to look at me?” with the perfect blend of Hemsworth’s sheepishness, followed by a knowing wink at the camera. But Damon’s performance didn’t end there. Near the conclusion of the sketch, he transitioned into an uncanny impersonation of Matthew McConaughey. From his hairstyle to his precise delivery, the impression was so spot-on that it felt as though the Dallas Buyers Club star himself was on screen. Damon’s McConaughey delivered a monologue that blended humor with self-awareness, including the line: “First of all, here’s what happened… I was talking to my hero, who is me in ten years. He said, ‘Matthew, you’re gonna host the Academy Awards.’ What I didn’t realize is I was talking to myself in six years, and what I was actually saying was ten years ago, you’re gonna win an Academy Award. So four years ago, my name was in the envelope — so now I don’t know who I’m talking to.#chris_hemsworth #matt_damon #snl #matthew_mcconaughey #oscar_host_auditions
