Martin Lawrence Was Banned
It wasn’t uncommon in the past to ban actors from sets of movies or TV shows. Comedian, actor, and writer Martin Lawrence was banned from Saturday Night Live after delivering a controversial and profanity-laden monologue during his hosting gig in 1994. Lawrence’s explicit remarks went beyond the boundaries of what was deemed acceptable for live television, leading to immediate backlash from both the audience and NBC executives.
The network subsequently banned Lawrence from ever hosting the show again, marking one of the rare instances where an individual was prohibited from returning to SNL due to the content of their performance. Despite this setback, Lawrence continued to enjoy a successful career in comedy and entertainment in subsequent years.