One of those moments came courtesy ofSaturday Night Live.
The late-night sketch comedy classic made the dreams of infectious disease specialist and national treasureDr.
Anthony Faucicome true this year in one of the best ways.

It all started when Fauci appeared on CNN’sNew Day.
She joked aboutBrad PittandBen Stillertaking him on.
They shared the doctor’s answer in a video onTwitter.

“Brad Pitt, of course,” he laughed.
Little did he know, we would get to see just that.
He went back toNew Dayto share his review.
“I think he did great,” he shared, perThe Hollywood Reporter.
I think he did a great job."
The story went viral and was praised as one of several strong points inSNL’s recent season.
Then, it got some more official praise.
On July 28, the 72nd Annual Primetime Emmy Award nominees were announced and Pitt was among them.