'SNL': Benedict Cumberbatch Zings Will Smith & Shares Heartfelt Mother's Day Message in Fun Monologue

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Benedict Cumberbatch returned to host for the second time over the weekend, and the celebrated actor kicked things off poking light fun at Will Smith's Oscars controversy.«I really am thrilled to be back hosting .

It's been a really fun, great week. I have to be honest though, because most of the sketch writers pitched me sketches every day, and most were about ,» Cumberbatch shared as he stood on the iconic Studio 8H stage. «Which is great, I love the guy, I love playing the character… but I have been in other films.»Cumberbatch joked that Executive Producer Lorne Michaels then asked him, «Like what?»«And I said, 'Well, like .' And he said, 'Nobody saw it,'» Cumberbatch recalled. «I said, 'Come on, man, I was nominated for an Oscar for that.' I mean, I didn't win.

I was beat by Will Smith.»«No, not physically!» Cumberbatch quickly added, putting up his hands apologetically. «Not physically.»Benedict Cumberbatch’s Monologue!

pic.twitter.com/4BOCqXDPQaChanging gears, Cumberbatch then shared some sweet Mother's Day messages for both him mom — who he said is currently on vacation in Greece — and his wife, Sophie Hunter.«My wife, Sophie, is in the audience tonight, and I'd like to wish her a happy Mother's Day, too,» he said, before turning to the camera and delivering a formal address. «Hi, Sophie.