Actor and comedian Ben Marshall detailed his experience kissing Harry Styles during a scripted comedy bit on Saturday Night Live.

The moment highlights the intersection of celebrity culture and comedic performance, drawing significant attention to Marshall's rising profile in the entertainment industry.

During the season-finale monologue of the show, which aired May 20, 2024 [1], Styles kissed Marshall as part of a joke about the concept of queerbaiting. Following the kiss, Styles said, "Now that’s queerbaiting!" [1].

Marshall later appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on May 22, 2024 [2], to share behind-the-scenes details of the encounter. He described the moment as wild and noted that he did not expect the kiss to actually happen, though he said it made for a great bit [2].

Beyond the SNL appearance, Marshall used the interview to discuss other high-profile industry encounters, including meeting director Steven Spielberg [2]. He also shared updates regarding his professional collaborations with other major stars.

Marshall is set to appear alongside Kevin Hart in the film "72 Hours," which is announced for release in 2025 [2]. The actor discussed the process of working with Hart and the development of the upcoming project during the segment [2].

These anecdotes serve as a bridge for Marshall to promote his transition into larger cinematic roles and his increasing visibility on late-night television platforms [2].

“"Now that’s queerbaiting!"”

The viral nature of the SNL segment demonstrates how scripted moments of intimacy between high-profile celebrities can be leveraged to increase the visibility of supporting performers. By discussing the event on a major talk show, Marshall effectively transitioned from a comedic foil in a viral clip to a lead actor promoting a major 2025 film project.