The Unexpected Tears During SNL
Chloe Fineman recently revealed a surprising detail about her experience when Elon Musk hosted Saturday Night Live (SNL) in May 2021. In a now-deleted TikTok video, she claimed Musk made her ‘burst into tears’ during their interaction while preparing for a sketch. This revelation came on the heels of Musk’s recent criticism of the show, which sparked further attention to the incident.
The Tension Behind the Scenes
Fineman’s co-star Bowen Yang had previously shared on “Watch What Happens Live” that Musk was one of the SNL hosts with difficult behavior, having made several cast members cry during a script table-read. When prompted about the worst experiences with hosts, Yang described Musk’s reaction as ‘terrible’—a sentiment echoed by Fineman’s emotional recollection.
Fineman’s Perspective on the Incident
In her TikTok, Fineman expressed her frustration over Musk’s remarks about the show, saying, “you’re clearly watching the show… but i’m like, you know what? I’m gonna come out and say at long last that I’m the cast member that he made cry.” She detailed how she felt anxious presenting her sketch to Musk, having invested considerable effort into writing it. Instead of support, she felt his critique was dismissive, saying he didn’t laugh even once during her performance—which ultimately made her feel undervalued.
Despite the initial awkwardness, Fineman noted that the sketch did air and that she had a generally good time. However, she poignantly reminded Musk to consider the feelings of the cast and treat them with respect, stating, “have a little manners here, sir.” This incident reflects not only the pressures of performing in live comedy but also the impact that host behavior can have on cast members.
