Sunday 15 May 2022 10:37 AM Selena Gomez puts on a leggy display in figure-hugging black dress as she ... trends now

Selena Gomez ensured all eyes were on her as she arrived to the Saturday Night Live afterparty in New York City after hosting this week's episode. 

The singer, 29, put on a leggy display as she attended the bash in a black strapless dress that highlighted her jaw-dropping figure.

The garment featured a high leg split while Selena added height to her frame with a pair of silver heels.

The former Disney star styled her brunette locks into a loose bob and accentuated her beauty with a light pallet of makeup.

Selena looked in good spirits following her hosting stint and was seen waving to fans as she made her way to the afterparty.

Also in attendance at the event was Cara Delevingne who showed off her sense of style in a black sheer top with a plunging neckline.

The model also sported a pair of black skinny jeans which she wore with a pair of matching black ankle boots.

Wrappping up in a black jacket, the star complimented her look with a matching handbag. 

Meanwhile, Post Malone wore a black shirt with dark purple embroidered detail which he wore under a black robe.

The rapper also sported a pair of black shoes and a printed cap  as he chatted with fans outside the venue.

Rounding out the guest list was Lewis Hamilton who arrived to the bash in a light blue sleeveless denim shirt which he wore with matching jeans.

Wearing black high-top trainers, the racer completed his look for the evening with a bright orange cap.  

Selena made her Saturday Night Live hosting debut with a little help from her Only Murders in the Building co-star Steve Martin.

The star was joined by Martin, 76 - who has frequently hosted the show in the past - in a bit where he played a gag inventor of the Whoopee Cushion and other famous practical joke devices.  

Selena also poked fun of Martin and her other co-star Martin Short, 72, in her opening monologue, saying, 'I was so honored to work with Steve Martin and Martin Short, especially after I googled them to find out who they were.'

Selena put her toned legs on display in a short little black dress, which she paired with black high heels.

The segment on Martin’s inventor character was part of the show American Inventors, where Gomez played the host, Taylor Gosh. 

'The automobile, paper cup, dancing, computer. These were all invented. But who did that, and what is their story?' she stated, before introducing Martin. 'We begin with Archie Gizmo, the brilliant inventor of the whoopie cushion.'

The camera then cut to Gizmo, who explained that in the early 60s he was a 'struggling gag inventor.'

'All I had was an early prototype of the cushion. I knew it would be funny to have your boss sit down, and a noise come from his butt, but I just couldn't figure out what noise. I couldn't crack it,' he explained.

It was then that Gizmo met his wife, Ms. Dina Beans, played by Aidy Bryant, 35.  

'I saw her from afar. Her energy was magnetic. Her eyes were endless. And every time she sat down - Gas,' he stated, adding, 'It was that night he realized, the funniest noise to come out of a butt was a fart.'

Gizmo then goes on to share that Dina inspired many more of his devices, including the hand buzzer, google-eyed slinky glasses, and electric gum, with her notorious bad luck.

'I fell in love with Dina, and she was behind every good idea I ever had. Because you see, she wasn't just a chronic gas-passer. She was also the viciously most unlucky woman I had ever met,' he stated.

The show then cut to a montage of all the unlucky things that happened to Dina, including being attacked by poisonous snakes hidden in a peanut jar, being struck  by lightning repeatedly, and having her eyeballs pop out of their sockets. 

'How this woman did not die between two lightning strikes and a snake attack is between her and God. But Archie's hit pranks just kept coming,' Selena explained.

'Archie became the most famous gag inventor in the world. And it was all thanks to Dina Beans,' she added. 

And though Gizmo became rich, he sweetly stated that 'Dina was the prize, and the greatest gag she ever goofed was marrying a guy like me.'

Selena opened up the show with a sharp monologue, as she recalled telling a friend about her starring role in Only Murders in the Building.

'I remember telling my friends that I was cast in a show Only Murders and she said sounds sexy. Any hot co-stars? And I was like ... depends. Do you love the banjo?' 

However, she then gave props to both Steve and Martin, calling them SNL legends and said she immediately sought their advice after being asked to host.

'Steve said trust no one. And Marty said I think Steve Martin has been using my credit,' she joked about their replies.

Selena then revealed she asked another celebrity friend for advice. 'I also asked one of my oldest friends, Miley Cyrus. And she said just be yourself and have fun,' the brunette beauty said, doing an impression of Miley's husky voice.

'I was like, Miley, is that just an excuse for me to do an impression of you on the show? And she's like, "Hell, yeah, I'm Miley Cyrus."'

The beauty, who's previously dated singer Justin Bieber, also touched on being single and hoping to find love on the comedy show.

'One reason I'm really excited to host SNL is because I'm single. And I heard that SNL is a great place to find romance. Emma Stone met her husband here. Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost. And Pete and Machine Gun Kelly,' she said, poking fun of Kim Kardashian who met Davidson while hosting the show. 

'And since I don't really want to try the dating apps I just want to put it out in the universe that I'm manifesting love and I would like to say that I'm looking for my soulmate. But at this point I will take anyone.'

However when various SNL crew members came forward, she declined all of them saying she would wait until 'the afterparty.' 

Another hilarious bit appeared to poke fun of actor Jesse Williams' recent nude leak scandal.

A full-frontal nude video of the Grey's Anatomy star, 40, was leaked from his Broadway show Take Me Out, despite strict rules against audience members having cellphones.

Kenan Thompson, 44, played the director of the show, introducing the play titled, A Storm Within, to the audience.

'As I'm sure you're aware, there is a penis in the show. Yes, we go there. And it better not end up online. If you post it, you will lose the penis,' he stated.

'Also, everyone in the show has Covid. So these are all understudies. They've had 30 minutes of rehearsal backstage. 

'We could have canceled tonight, but I'm in a fight with my husband, so I need to be out of the apartment. Our fight may or may not be about the penis in this show. The penis is also being understudied so I'm excited to see what that's like,' he quipped.

Selena then played one of the understudies who couldn't remember her lines and kept on doing the wrong accents.

'Is it the penis now?' Her co-star played by Cecily Strong, 38, asked, as Kenan replied, 'No. It's in act two. It needs an hour to prep.'

The director then got fed up and decided to play all the parts himself. While he was up onstage, another actor played by Bowen Yang, 31, ran in, announcing: 'I'm sorry, I know I'm early but it's ready and it needs to be now.'

'But it's not supposed to be until act two,' Kenan replied.

'It has to be now!'

'Just go ahead and show it,' Kenan replied as the actor got ready to take off his pants to a gasp from the audience who all had their cellphones out.

Post Malone was the night's musical guest. The talented musician also performed in two skits with Selena. 

The 26-year-old rapper, born Austin Richard Post, first pleased the audience with a performance of his latest song Cooped Up, from his upcoming album Twelve Carat Toothache.

The musician looked cool as ever, sporting a black leather jacket and matching pants.