In the end, it all turned out to be worth it, as the "Single Ladies" parody — featuring Rudd as a music video director introducing the singer to her backup dancers, played by Timberlake, Samberg, and Moynihan clad in leotards and heels as they do the choreography — became an instant classic.

Justin Timberlake claimed he had to convince Beyonce to collaborate on the 2008 ‘Single Ladies’ sketch for ‘Saturday Night Live’

Live “Single Ladies” sketch featuring Justin Timberlake, Andy Samberg, and Bobby Moynihan as Beyoncé’s backup dancers almost didn’t happen. It t