Now that she's a genuine movie star and sex symbol, it's definitely time for her to host. She seems like the kind of chill-ass girl who can knock a few back and hang with the boys.
2. Jim Parsons
He's racked up an Emmy and a Golden Globe for his work as Sheldon on The Big Bang Theory and is now acting on Broadway in The Normal Heart. I'd love to see him break out of his Sheldon mold on SNL.
3. Jason Segel
Always endearing and lovable, he was the saving grace to the otherwise uneven Bad Teacher, and manages to balance writing/acting in films with his regular gig on How I Met Your Mother. With his Muppet movie slated for release November 2011, he's a shoo-in. Bring out the puppets and the full-frontal nudity! (hopefully not in the same sketch)
4. Toni Collette
In United States of Tara, this Aussie transforms herself into a rambunctious teenager, a '50s housewife and a gruff trucker. No doubt she's got a few more characters and impersonations up her sleeve.
5. Jimmy Fallon
He's refined his voice on Late Night and made a couple of guest appearances in the past couple seasons of SNL, but has never returned as host. Break out the guitar! Bring back Jarrett's room! Let him re-visit the Update desk!
6. Chelsea Handler
She may not be for everyone, but she's a major force in comedy and the only female talk show host in late night. With an upcoming sitcom on NBC and a fourth book out now, this could be the year of Chelsea.
8. Ellie Kemper & Mindy Kaling
This one's a long shot, but with Kemper's role in Bridesmaids this summer and Kaling's book Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? coming out in the fall, these Office girls could be a powerhouse hosting team. Plus, Subtle Sexuality would make a great musical guest!
9. Kristen Bell
Since Veronica Mars wrapped, Bell has chosen projects that veered toward raunchy, nerdy and/or offbeat. She's proved she can hold her own comedically in Forgetting Sarah Marshall and as a recurring guest on Starz' Party Down. I'd love to see her impersonate Christina Aguilera in a parody of The Voice.
10. Andrew Garfield
This Hollywood newcomer impressed in The Social Network and will star as Spiderman in 2012. Break out the Bono jokes!
11. Aziz Ansari
Since his days at UCB, Aziz is the breakout comedy star of the last couple years. From hosting the MTV Movie Awards to appearing on the cover of Paper magazine, the 28-year-old has shown off his many talents. While he's there, maybe Tom Haverford will invest in one of Stefan's hot nightclubs!
12. Joel McHale
The Community star still does double duty as host of The Soup. Whether he's reacting to Abed's weirdness or the freakshow that is reality TV, he plays a great straight man. Plop him down in the french-kissing family or Vinny Vedici's talk show for maximum hilarity.
13. Sarah Silverman
Silverman got her start on SNL, writing alongside comics Dave Attell and Jay Mohr. Now that she's a star, she could return home to do some of the raunchier material that wouldn't have flown in the '90s.
14. Stephen Colbert
The veteran improviser and Second City alum once provided the voice of Ace in the Ambiguously Gay Duo cartoons. He's quick on his feet, disappears into a character, and has a huge following. The only thing stopping him is the thin line between the actor Stephen Colbert and the character Stephen Colbert. But the meta aspect of having an actor who's always in character could prove hilarious. It worked for Galifianakis, right?
Who are your top picks?
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