Charli XCX Reveals What Makes Her a ‘Brat’ About Martha Stewart in ‘SNL’ Monologue

Charli XCX explained whySNLViewers shouldn’t worry if they don’t know him or his critically acclaimed album “Brat.”

“If you’re not, don’t worry, there’s nothing wrong with being straight,” the singer said. weird icon in the show’s opening monologue this weekend.

Charli, who served as both host and musical guest, later described her “crazy experience” with “brat summer.” A trend that sparked memes he often focused on his album’s light green cover art.

He defined “brat” as an “attitude” or “vibe” before using the term to discuss “Martha,” a documentary film about him. martha stewart premiered netflix late last month.

“When Martha gets mad at an old magazine article and says she’s glad the journalist who wrote it is dead, that’s a brat,” Charli said of the home decor guru.

Stewart was convicted in 2004 for his role in an insider trading scheme. claimed in the documentary He said a “lady” in the New York Post wrote “terrible things” about him during his trial.

“But he’s dead now, thank God. And no one has to put up with the nonsense he keeps writing,” Stewart said of the author, whom he did not name in the documentary.

Andrea Peyser then identified herself as the journalist in question and shouted at the Post, “I’m alive, bitch!” He started his column with these words:

“That’s extremely brat,” Charli said of Peyser’s remarks to Stewart.

Check out more of Charli’s opening monologue, including a surprise cameo by.Saturday Night Live” graduate Kyle Mooneyunder.