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Kim Kardashian Westis getting ready forSaturday Night Livein style.
On Tuesday night, the 40-year-oldKeeping Up with the Kardashiansmade a fashion statement in New York City, stepping out for dinner with theSNLcast ahead of her hosting debut this weekend.
Kardashian rocked an all-black Balenciaga outfit — similar to herviral Met Gala look— adding a sparkling, oversized, fuzzy coat and shades.
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SNLannounced thefirst lineupfor season 47 last month, with the reality star set to host on Oct. 9 alongside musical guestHalsey. The early hosting lineup for the latest season also includesOwen Wilson,Rami MalekandJason Sudeikis— all first-time hosts like Kardashian.
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After Kardashian was announced as an upcoming host for the sketch comedy show,Debra Messingsaid she was surprised about the casting news.
Kardashian, meanwhile, has only expressed excitement about stepping on stage
“OMFG no turning back now!!!! LOL,” shetweetedafter the gig was announced last month. “I’m hosting SNL!!!!!!”
In addition to hostingSNL, the mom of four has been busy promoting the recentlaunch of a new SKIMS campaignand has been working onrebranding her beauty line.
Her famous family also has anew Hulu showcoming up, afterKUWTKcame to close earlier this year after 20 seasons on E!. Though an official premiere date has not yet been announced, matriarchKris Jennerpreviously teasedthe new programming would hit the streaming service in 2021.
Kardashian recently alluded to the start of production last month,posting a photoof a microphone pack on her Instagram Story with the caption, “Day 1.”
Last December, Kris, 65, and Kardashian West — as well asKhloé Kardashian,Kourtney Kardashian,Kendall Jenner, andKylie Jenner—signed a multi-year dealto “create global content” that will be streamed exclusively on Hulu in the United States and in multiple territories on Star internationally.
“Excited to announce our new multi-year partnership with Hulu and Star and what’s to come in 2021 @hulu,” Kristweetedof the big news last year.
source: people.com
