Two heads of Taylor Swift rock SNL

The lovely, leggy young superstar Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift continues to grow up before the ever curious eyes of America. On Saturday, she added comedy to her arsenal as she guest hosted the NBC giant "Saturday Night Live."

Strutting confidently onto the stage in a glittery black ensemble with that toothy smile and curly hair that we've all come to know and love, Swift eased into her monologue by cracking wise about just how young she really is. Don't be fooled by her tremendous stature (she's 5'10), this girl is only 19 and already has conquered the world of country music. The question on Saturday was this: Could this pencil-thin teenager use her prowess as a musical entertainer to successfully cross over into the comedic world? The answer was a resounding "yes."

From her opening skit where she appeared as Kate GosselinKate Gosselin on "The View," Swift's demeanor resembled that of a cast member, someone who has done the show a million times. No nerves, no fretting, and no forgotten lines made for a smooth transition from pop-star Taylor to funny-gal Taylor. Her exquisite beauty didn't hurt, either. From start to finish, she looked stunning in short, flashy dresses and fierce footwear.

In critiquing the show, Swift ran the gamut from high (belly laughs during a "Twilight" spoof, where she played Kristen Stewart's character better than Kristen can) to low (adding nothing to a "Scared Straight" scene that was cheerfully stolen by Kenan Thompson). In all, not bad for someone just getting her feet wet in the genre of live comedy.

In addition to her hosting duties, Swift stole the show musically as well. Doubling as the musical guest, she flexed her golden pipes twice during the night, first belting out her smash hit "You Belong With Me." Wanting her act to not fall prey to the usual lull that comes with an SNL music performance, Swift used her youthful exuberance to kick it up a notch. An eye-popping show, the beautiful Swift entranced the audience with hair-flipping, hip-rolling, and energy that only a teenager could provide.

Swift told reporters early in the week that she wanted to look nothing like herself in an effort to become the characters and get "a 100 percent into it." Herself or not, she passed the comedic test with beauty, class, and that red dress.