Ariana Grande SNL Home Alone Parody: Star Requested "As Much Blood as Possible"
Ariana Grande pushed for maximum gore in the SNL Home Alone parody, inspired by the horror classic Carrie. Director Mike Diva reveals the bloody details.
"I wanna look like Carrie at the end of this thing." Pop icon Ariana Grande didn't just host Saturday Night Live; she demanded a total bloodbath for her Christmas-themed sketch. The behind-the-scenes details of the Dec 20, 2025, episode reveal a star who isn't afraid to get messy.
Ariana Grande SNL Home Alone Parody Goes Full Horror
According to Entertainment Weekly, SNL film unit director Mike Diva shared that Grande was the driving force behind the sketch's extreme gore. While the segment started as a faithful recreation of the McAllister household, it quickly spiraled into a slasher-style parody where Kevin McAllister's traps were lethally effective.
"She was really into being sprayed with blood," added cast member Colin Jost. The production team went beyond the standard Home Alone traps, imagining a version of Kevin who had prepared much more violent countermeasures for his family. The result was a viral moment that balanced nostalgia with shocking physical comedy.
A Bloody Farewell for Bowen Yang
The sketch also served as a milestone for Bowen Yang. Marking his final film unit appearance before his 2025 exit, Yang's character met a gruesome end involving a swinging chainsaw. Mike Diva noted it was a "beautiful thing" that Yang's last shot involved a massive spray of theatrical blood, bringing an unconventional tear to the director's eye.
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