'SNL' to Have Gabourey Sidibe as Host
March 31 2010, Published 10:57 a.m. ET
Gabourey Sidibe having trouble getting work? Think again, Howard Stern! Gabourey is going to host an upcoming episode of Saturday Night Live.
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A source exclusively told E! News, "It literally just happened," referring to the deal that Gabourey will be hosting an upcoming episode of SNL.
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The exact date is still unknown, but the SNL lineup right now includes, Jennifer Lopez, Tina Fey, Ryan Phillippe and Betty White on May 8.
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But, hosting SNL isn't the only job Gabourey has been given since starring in Precious. She has a recurring role on The Big C on Showtime, which is set to premiere in August.