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Amy Adams Protected Young 'Enchanted' Fans from Risque 'SNL' Sketch
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In a new episode of 'The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers', it has been revealed the time when Adams declined a sexually explicit sketch for 'Saturday Night Live' to safeguard her young fans.

AceShowbiz - In a recent episode of "The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers" podcast, Andy Samberg shared a behind-the-scenes moment from Amy Adams' hosting debut on "Saturday Night Live" in 2008. The comedy trio, comprising Samberg, Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer, had pitched a "very dirty" duet to Adams, involving an elderly couple stung by a scorpion who lament their lack of sexual exploration.

However, Adams declined the offer due to her role as Giselle in the Disney film "Enchanted", released just months prior. She explained her concerns about potentially scarring young fans obsessed with the movie. "Little girls are so obsessed with 'Enchanted' right now. They will find this, and it will be scarring for them," she said.

Instead, Adams and The Lonely Island collaborated on "Hero's Song", a sketch featuring Adams as a victim of a robbery by Jason Sudeikis' character. The sketch also included Samberg's parody of "The Dark Knight".

Samberg revealed that during the filming of "Hero's Song", an encounter with a young girl made him realize the wisdom of Adams' decision. "The look on the little girl's face upon seeing Amy Adams made me understand why she was so right," he said. "She has an obligation and a responsibility to those kids."

Samberg acknowledged that The Lonely Island's line of work often overlooked the potential impact on young viewers, but Adams' concern was a wake-up call. "It was very instructive for me. It's not something I ever thought about before," he said. "I was impressed by how seriously she took her role as a role model."

Adams later reprised her iconic role as Giselle in the 2022 sequel "Disenchanted", proving that her commitment to protecting young audiences remained strong.

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