Happy birthday,Seth Meyers!Ahead of theLate Night with Seth Meyersturning 50 on Thursday, his staffers set up an elaborate surprise party on Dec. 7. In a video uploaded to the show’sYouTubechannel, the host is seen headed toward what he’d been told would be a simple dinner with his manager — but instead was a huge gathering in his honor.Meyers was visibly shocked as he read out his birthday card, including inside jokes about his cue cards, to the group.A glimpse at Seth Meyers' on-set birthday party.NBCThen, upon returning to theLate Nightset (where he’d just read through his “Corrections” segment), he found it transformed into a birthday party, with many more crew members ready to celebrate.Meyers even seemed to get a little choked up as he addressed the crowd with a heartfelt thanks.“I’m without words," he began. “I genuinely can’t believe how surprised I am. Walking out here and seeing all you guys, I also want to say it’s very special to be with you all. Thank you so much. I’m really — I’m genuinely touched.”Seth Meyers attends the American Museum of Natural History Gala in 2023.John Lamparski/WireImageTheSaturday Night Livealum has been hostingLate Nightsince 2014 — the same year he ended his tenure behindSNL’s “Weekend Update” desk.When he hasn’t been welcoming celebrities, politicians and other influencers toLate Night, he’s occasionally involved his own family in the series.For Thanksgiving, his three kids,Ashe Olson, 7, andAxel Strahl, 5, andAdelaide, 2, (whom he shares with his wifeAlexi Ashe) dressed as turkeys for family and fans. The Meyers family’s time-honored turkey tradition takes place each year, and the outfits will be stitched together for the kids later in life.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Late Night with Seth Meyersairs new episodes weeknights at 12:35 p.m. ET on NBC.
Happy birthday,Seth Meyers!
Ahead of theLate Night with Seth Meyersturning 50 on Thursday, his staffers set up an elaborate surprise party on Dec. 7. In a video uploaded to the show’sYouTubechannel, the host is seen headed toward what he’d been told would be a simple dinner with his manager — but instead was a huge gathering in his honor.
Meyers was visibly shocked as he read out his birthday card, including inside jokes about his cue cards, to the group.
A glimpse at Seth Meyers' on-set birthday party.NBC
NBC
Then, upon returning to theLate Nightset (where he’d just read through his “Corrections” segment), he found it transformed into a birthday party, with many more crew members ready to celebrate.
Meyers even seemed to get a little choked up as he addressed the crowd with a heartfelt thanks.
“I’m without words,” he began. “I genuinely can’t believe how surprised I am. Walking out here and seeing all you guys, I also want to say it’s very special to be with you all. Thank you so much. I’m really — I’m genuinely touched.”
Seth Meyers attends the American Museum of Natural History Gala in 2023.John Lamparski/WireImage
John Lamparski/WireImage
TheSaturday Night Livealum has been hostingLate Nightsince 2014 — the same year he ended his tenure behindSNL’s “Weekend Update” desk.
When he hasn’t been welcoming celebrities, politicians and other influencers toLate Night, he’s occasionally involved his own family in the series.
For Thanksgiving, his three kids,Ashe Olson, 7, andAxel Strahl, 5, andAdelaide, 2, (whom he shares with his wifeAlexi Ashe) dressed as turkeys for family and fans. The Meyers family’s time-honored turkey tradition takes place each year, and the outfits will be stitched together for the kids later in life.
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Late Night with Seth Meyersairs new episodes weeknights at 12:35 p.m. ET on NBC.
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