Jake Paul responds to Olivia Rodrigo's 'SNL' joke

Rodrigo took a dig that while she wanted to make music, Paul decided to "beat up old guys on Netflix"

Jake Paul is taking Olivia Rodrigo’s viral Saturday Night Live joke in stride, responding with a supportive message after she poked fun at him during her hosting debut.

Following the episode, Paul reacted on X, congratulating Rodrigo on her success and making it clear there were no hard feelings. He praised her for selling out stadiums and acknowledged that both of them had achieved the goals they once joked about during their early careers.

We had the vision 😂 i told you that you would sell stadiums out and then we both did🤯 proud of you fr https://t.co/7oiujtd0iK

— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) May 3, 2026

Rodrigo’s comment came during her opening monologue, where she reflected on her time on the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark, which she starred in alongside Paul. She joked that while she had dreamed of making meaningful music about young women’s experiences, Paul had wanted to “beat up old guys on Netflix”, a reference to his high-profile boxing career and widely watched fight with Mike Tyson.

She ended the joke by noting, “And we both did it,” highlighting how their careers took very different paths but ultimately reached major success. The moment quickly gained traction online, becoming one of the standout highlights of the episode.

Rodrigo’s appearance on Saturday Night Live marked a major milestone, as she pulled double duty as both host and musical guest, performing tracks from her upcoming album while showcasing her comedic timing. Her monologue, particularly the jab at Paul, was widely shared across social media platforms.

The exchange also brought renewed attention to their shared beginnings on Bizaardvark, before Rodrigo rose to global fame as a pop star and Paul transitioned into boxing and online entertainment.

While the joke itself was sharp, Paul’s response has helped frame the moment as lighthearted, reinforcing how celebrity callouts on Saturday Night Live often blur the line between playful satire and real-life dynamics.