Saturday Night Live cast member Chloe Fineman recently responded to Elon Musk’s criticisms of the show, sharing a personal experience about her time working with him when he hosted in May 2021. Fineman revealed that Musk was the unnamed host her colleague Bowen Yang mentioned, who had caused emotional distress for several cast members due to his negative reaction to their ideas.
Fineman recalled how, after spending a night crafting a sketch for Musk, she was disappointed by his reaction, which left her in tears. Musk reportedly dismissed the sketch as unfunny, scrutinizing her work in a way that made her feel belittled.
The Tesla CEO recently reignited tensions by criticizing Dana Carvey’s portrayal of him on SNL and commenting on the show’s supposed decline. In her response, Fineman expressed frustration over Musk’s approach, pointing out the importance of respect and kindness in collaboration. The experience left her with lasting disappointment, as Musk’s reaction reportedly included dismissive comments and scrutiny of her script.
This incident sheds light on the pressures cast members face when hosting celebrities react critically to their work. While Fineman didn’t specify which sketch she wrote for Musk, she is credited on “The Ooli Show,” a segment from her time on the show. Carvey’s recent impression of Musk, which was part of an episode with jokes about politics and current events, seemed to add fuel to the existing friction between SNL and the outspoken tech mogul.
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