Jon Hamm Admits To Seth Meyers He Was Terrified Of Shooting An Intimate SNL Scene With One Of The Best Cast Members (2024)

In terms of his acting career, there really isn't much Jon Hamm can't do. However, on SNL, the actor has some awkward moments. One of them took place at an afterparty alongside Adam Devine. Another incident was in front of the camera alongside SNL legend, Kristen Wiig.

Fans had a blast with the skit in question that took place over a decade ago, New Senator. Hamm was playing the role of a hunky Senator that everyone had eyes for, including Kristen Wiig.

However, there was a moment in the skit that seemed to rattle the veteran actor. He spilled the details with Seth Meyers, along with other behind the scenes info on his time with SNL as a guest host.

Despite Kristen Wiig Encouraging Him, Jon Hamm Was Terrified Of Touching Her Chest On SNL

A little over a month ago, Jon Hamm appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers. The interview had multiple discussion points, including Hamm's busy day that featured an honorary degree at the University of Missouri, followed up by hosting SNL. Talk about a day...

Of course, Jon Hamm touched on his time with SNL, which is typically the case for Seth Meyers and his guests. Hamm has developed quite the chemistry over the years with Kristen Wiig. However, a certain scene made the actor a little more nervous than usual.

He recalled having to touch Wiig's chest, "I remember one sketch we had to do, you were there, but you weren't in it. Scott Brown. He was new to the senate, couldn't get where he was supposed to go. He was a sexy guy, they were all a flutter. At a certain point, I was supposed to spill something on her, and touch her boobs. And I was so terrified of doing it, and she was like, 'Go to town.'"

Interestingly, that part of the act was cut on the SNL YouTube channel. Hamm tells the story below at the 4:15 mark.

In a separate interview, Hamm admits it was always about adapting during scenes with Wiig on SNL.

"The fun part of 'SNL' — one time I was hosting, and we both had quick changes next to each other," Hamm said. "And you're like, 'Get ready,' and then we're both naked. They're literally tearing clothes off of you. You just have to go with it."

Hamm and Wiig clearly made it work, but it wasn't the only edgy scene they took on together.

Kristen Wiig And Jon Hamm Had A Sense Of Humor Looking Back At Their Intimate Scene In Bridesmaids

Back in 2011, Wiig and Hamm pushed things even further during Bridesmaids. Although it was an intimate scene, both stars were unserious during the performance, which certainly helped things.

Once again, Hamm recalls adapting in the best way possible.

"Everybody knew each other, and I didn’t know anybody except for (director) Paul (Feig) and you," Hamm said. "So, all of that stuff in the bed at the beginning of the movie? Everybody just wanted to leave. And we were goofing around."

"And Paul Feig yelling sex instructions. 'Put her leg over your shoulder!' 'OK!' We're in naked bodysuits. Dumb and fun," Hamm added. "And you and (writer) Annie (Mumolo) made one of the best comedies of all time. And you got nominated for an Oscar."

Wiig agrees that the looseness on-set made the film that much better, "It was so fun because it was so loose: ‘What if we do this? What if we try this?' " she said. Wiig added to Hamm, "And you’re in it. And you made it great. So, thanks."

What's next for Jon Hamm?

• Transformers One
• Landman
• Your Friends and Neighbors
• Off Season
• Wilder & Me

Recent Projects:

• The Great North
• Grumsburg
• Unfrosted
• Fargo
• Mean Girls

Last Night with Seth Meyers

TV-14

Talk Show

Comedy

Release Date

February 24, 2014

Main Genre

Talk Show

Cast

Seth Meyers

Seasons

10