When those new promotional stills of Role Model went live ahead of his Saturday Night Live turn, the reaction was instantaneous: jaws dropped. I mean, have you seen them? He absolutely glowed.
Dressed simply in jeans and a crisp white undershirt, with every tattoo on display, Role Model looks like he’s auditioning for your dreams. His cheeky smirk and bedroom eyes give off flirty energy that feels like a direct wink at us, and yes, we’re swooning hard. He’s striking, magnetic, unavoidable.
Every detail slays
The wardrobe choice is minimal, but the effect is maximal. No frills, no distractions: black, white, inked skin, and attitude. It’s the kind of styling that says, “Look me in the eyes.” And honey, we’re staring.
These photos, likely captured by SNL’s house portrait photographer Mary Ellen Matthews during promo sessions, are the kind of visuals that make social media break. And it’s working. Already the fandom is flooding every corner of the internet with swoon emojis and “Who is this?” posts.
Fans Lose it in the Best Way
Scrolling through threads and replies, it’s wild how many are losing their composure. One comment on Reddit read:
“Charli xcx being Sally was the best thing about it”
But honestly, I’m over here saying: “No, Role Model being this gorge is the real headline.” Reddit
Behind the cameo and the shirt drama
Now, yes, there’s the whole Charli XCX cameo and T-shirt saga intertwined with his SNL appearance. But let’s be honest: that’s accessory-level in comparison to how he’s serving looks. For context: during his performance of “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out,” Charli appeared wearing a Max’s Kansas City shirt, the exact same one Role Model wore earlier in SNL promos. The internet immediately speculated whether that was a subtle jab at Taylor Swift. But as he clarified, Charli borrowed the shirt from him.
It’s cute. It’s playful. But that shirt? Minor detail. The real showstopper is him.
Final verdict
Look, I’ve seen some damn good promo shots in my time. But few hit this hard. Role Model looked not just good, transcendent. He looked unforgettable. And in that sea of pixels, he’s the entire lighthouse. Now excuse me while I go stare at them again…
