Amy Adams emerged as a true champion during one memorable episode of Saturday Night Live, showcasing her innate sense of responsibility towards her young fans.
In a candid discussion on a recent episode of The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers rewatch podcast, comedy stalwart Andy Samberg, who is part of the creative trio alongside Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone, recounted an intriguing behind-the-scenes moment involving the Nightbitch actress. He revealed how she declined to participate in a sketch that could have potentially distressed young admirers of her iconic film, Enchanted.
“I’m not gonna go into great detail about it, but it was a song that would have been a duet with me and Amy Adams, and it was very dirty,” Samberg remarked, emphasizing the outrageous nature of the concept. He elaborated, “The premise involved us portraying an elderly couple on a picnic, where one of us suffers a scorpion sting. As I lie dying, my one lament on my deathbed would be that we never explored our sexual desires fully; it was meant to be this over-the-top anthem celebrating those regrets.”
While the acclaimed six-time Oscar nominee was intrigued by the idea, she ultimately drew a firm line on the content.
“We played the beginning of it for her and read a bunch of the lyrics. She thought it was very funny, and she was so nice as always — we love Amy; she’s a genius,” Samberg shared. “However, she expressed, ‘That’s really funny. I can’t do that. Little girls are so obsessed with Enchanted right now. They will find this, and it will be scarring for them, and I just can’t mix that right now.’”
Instead, in a show of her collaborative spirit, Adams chose to join forces with the sketch comedy group on the comedic tune “Hero Song” during her hosting debut on NBC’s late-night show in March 2008. This sketch hilariously featured then-cast member Jason Sudeikis portraying a robber who mugs the unsuspecting Adams, later leading to a playful showdown where he punches Samberg in a parody of The Dark Knight.
“When we went out to shoot ‘Hero Song,’ it was within just five minutes that a mother and her little girl approached us, and the expression on the little girl’s face when she saw Amy Adams was priceless. In that moment, I thought, ‘Oh, she was so right,’” Samberg reflected. “It became undeniably clear to me that Adams recognized her obligation to her young audience, taking it really seriously. I was genuinely impressed by her commitment to maintaining a wholesome image for her fans.”
**Interview with Andy Samberg on Amy Adams’ SNL Integrity**
**Editor:** Welcome, Andy! Thanks for joining us today. You recently shared a fascinating story about Amy Adams during a podcast. Can you give us a bit of background on what happened?
**Andy Samberg:** Absolutely! So, during one of our *Saturday Night Live* sketches, we had this wild idea that I thought would be hilarious. It was supposed to be a duet between me and Amy—who of course is known for her role in *Enchanted*. The sketch revolved around this elderly couple on a picnic, and I wind up dying from a scorpion sting. The twist? My last lament is about how we never fully explored our sexual desires. It was outrageous, to say the least.
**Editor:** That does sound outrageous! But I understand that Amy decided not to participate. What motivated her decision?
**Andy Samberg:** Right! She felt a deep sense of responsibility towards her young fans. She understood that, given her family-friendly image from *Enchanted*, participating in a sketch like that could potentially distress children who look up to her. She really put her values first, which I totally respect.
**Editor:** That’s commendable. Did her decision surprise you at all?
**Andy Samberg:** Honestly, no. Amy has always been a professional and considers her audience. It’s one of the reasons she’s so beloved. Plus, the nature of the sketch was pretty risqué. I think she just saw it for what it was and decided it wasn’t worth the potential backlash.
**Editor:** It sounds like she really values her role as a role model. How do you think this has shaped her career in Hollywood?
**Andy Samberg:** I think it sets her apart. In an industry that often prioritizes shock value, Amy stays true to herself. She makes decisions based on integrity and what inspires her. That kind of authenticity resonates with both her fans and her peers.
**Editor:** Thank you, Andy! It’s refreshing to hear about someone who is not only talented but also mindful of their impact on the younger audience.
**Andy Samberg:** Absolutely! It was just a wild story that highlights her character. Thanks for having me!
