Brad Pitt picks up an Emmy nomination for playing Fauci on SNL

Brad Pitt on Saturday Night Live
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Brad Pitt just earned an Emmy nomination for a performance that Dr. Anthony Fauci essentially willed into existence.

Pitt on Tuesday was nominated for Outstanding Guest Actor In a Comedy Series at the 2020 Emmys for playing Fauci in an episode of Saturday Night Live earlier this year. It was a surprise nod for Pitt, who only played Fauci in an opening sketch that lasted a grand total of about three minutes.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.