If you thought Mick Jagger was just a rock legend, think again — the man’s got some serious comedy chops too! One hilarious Saturday Night Live sketch from 12 years ago proves it, with Jagger holding his own alongside some of the show’s comedy heavyweights. His timing, delivery, and willingness to poke fun at himself had the audience in stitches.
In the sketch, Jagger plays “Kevin,” an insurance broker who’s just wrapped up a conference with colleagues (including one played by the ever-funny Kristen Wiig). They end up in a karaoke bar where, in a perfect twist, they’re encouraged to do impressions of… Mick Jagger himself!
But here’s the kicker — “Kevin” becomes hilariously critical of everyone’s Jagger impressions, nitpicking them to the point where his friends abandon him. Left alone, he breaks the fourth wall, sharing how he always ruins new connections, and then, in peak comedic irony, launches into a slow, brooding version of The Rolling Stones’ Satisfaction.
If that wasn’t enough proof of his comedic side, there’s another gem from 2001. This time, Jagger plays himself backstage, talking to his reflection about which moves to bust out on stage. The twist? His “reflection” is actually Jimmy Fallon, mirroring him badly, and the result is pure comedy gold.
What makes these sketches so good is that Jagger clearly isn’t afraid to laugh at himself. He leans into the joke, fully aware of his larger-than-life stage persona, and that’s what makes it work. And honestly, the fact that the audience instantly gets every reference is a testament to just how iconic his style really is.
From rocking stadiums to stealing laughs on live TV, Mick Jagger proves that legends can also be the funniest guy in the room — even when they’re the punchline.