Navarrette Jokes About Marvel Workouts on SNL
The SNL host teased Shane Gillis' past gym remarks during her monologue while previewing her role as Rogue in Marvel's X-Men.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Comedy
Inde Navarrette hosted Saturday Night Live and used her opening monologue to joke about the physical demands of her upcoming Marvel role. She referenced Shane Gillis' earlier monologue, in which he called women 'whores' for how they dress at the gym.
Why it matters
The bit draws attention to the fitness expectations placed on actors preparing for superhero roles and to an earlier comedy segment that drew criticism. It also signals Navarrette's upcoming work in Marvel Studios' X-Men film.
The episode aired from SNL's studio in New York City, a show that has won more than 115 Emmy awards since its October 11, 1975 premiere. The source does not confirm whether Culhane's pitch to co-star in X-Men will result in a role.
The players
Inde Navarrette
Navarrette is an actress and comedian who hosted Saturday Night Live and is set to play Rogue in Marvel Studios' X-Men film.
Shane Gillis
Gillis is a stand-up comedian and former SNL cast member whose earlier monologue prompted the joke in Navarrette's episode.
Jeremy Culhane
Culhane is an actor who appeared as Wolverine during the SNL episode and pitched himself to co-star with Navarrette in X-Men.
The details
During her monologue, Navarrette said she has been working out a lot for the film and joked about Gillis' past remark about women's gym attire. Later in the episode, cast members took the stage in Halloween costumes, and Jeremy Culhane appeared as Wolverine to pitch himself as a co-star opposite her.
Timeline
November 1, 2026: Navarrette hosts the SNL episode with the monologue and the Wolverine bit.
Fall 2026: SNL Season 52 premieres.
Comedy Context
The joke follows Gillis' earlier SNL monologue, in which he called women 'whores' for how they dress at the gym, showing how SNL hosts often respond to past monologue material. Navarrette's bit reflects the show's tradition of cast members referencing one another's sketches and monologues on air.
Viewers can watch SNL episodes on NBC and its streaming platforms, and the X-Men film featuring Navarrette as Rogue is part of Marvel Studios' upcoming slate. The source does not specify release dates or ticketing for the film.
The takeaway
Late-night monologues often carry references to past material, and fans following SNL can track how hosts and cast connect these bits across seasons. Watching the full episode provides the clearest context for jokes like this one.
Further reading
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