Bill Hader has finally revealed the real reason he skipped the “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary show, saying his crippling anxiety prevented him from participating in the primetime ...

Bill Hader revealed the real reason he turned down the 'SNL' 50th anniversary special, saying he had crippling anxiety that led to vision loss.

Bill Hader was among the handful of Saturday Night Live alumni who did not attend the show’s 50th anniversary special earlier this year. And appearing on Late Night With Seth Meyers Tuesday ...

Hader, who burst into laughter at the declaration, couldn't disagree, admitting that his anxiety has led to shingles, panic attacks, migraines, and — in one very scary moment — vision loss.

After skipping the SNL 50th anniversary special in February 2025, Bill Hader finally commented on why he chose to skip the event while stopping by "Late Night with Seth Meyers." ...

Bill Hader sits down with fellow "SNL" alumnus Seth Meyers to discuss the reason he skipped the primetime celebration of the late-night sketch comedy show's 50th anniversary.