Chloe Fineman Has ‘No Regrets’ About Calling Out Elon Musk After Bowen Yang Mentioned An SNL Host Made Cast Members Cry

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During the build-up to Saturday Night Live’s 50th season on TV in 2025, numerous backstage tales are emerging. Among these, a detailed examination of the “More Cowbell” sketch and an exploration of the intense SNL audition process have caught attention. However, one anecdote about Elon Musk’s hosting in 2021 continues to resonate strongly with viewers, as it didn’t directly involve the show’s anniversary celebrations. The matter resurfaced this week following Musk’s contentious action during a speech at Donald Trump’s inauguration. Actress Chloe Fineman has recently expressed that she stands by her decision to criticize Musk publicly.

Elon Musk has faced criticism for making a hand gesture that some people believe resembles the Nazi salute. Chloe Fineman, a cast member on Saturday Night Live and whose father is Jewish, was among those who expressed disapproval, sharing an Instagram post (as reported by Daily Beast).

Remember when i got in trouble for calling out mr nazi salute? ya no regrets.

Although some individuals may be defending Elon Musk for his show of gratitude towards those who aided Donald Trump’s election, Chloe Fineman seems unwavered in her stance regarding the SpaceX founder.

Bowen Yang initially hinted at the host’s alleged inappropriate conduct without directly naming anyone, during his appearance on ‘Watch What Happens Live’ in August 2024. However, it wasn’t until November when Chloe Fineman shared a TikTok video (later deleted) that explicitly identified Elon Musk as the person Yang was referring to.

Can you believe it? You made me, Chloe Fineman, cry because I worked late on a sketch. I was so thrilled, I came in and asked if you had any questions, but you looked at me like you were letting me go from Tesla and said, “It’s not funny.” I waited for you to say, “Just kidding,” but instead, you started going through my script, flipping each page, saying, “I didn’t laugh at this. I didn’t laugh once, not even a little bit.

– The guest host’s reaction triggered an intense emotional response in Chloe Fineman and possibly others because…
– The reaction of the guest host struck a deep chord with Chloe Fineman and other cast members, causing them to feel strongly about it.
– The guest host’s reaction resonated deeply with Chloe Fineman and other cast members, leading to their emotional response.

Picture yourself working tirelessly on a sketch till 4 a.m., only to hear the host bluntly express, ‘I absolutely detest this.’ At such a moment, your composure might unravel, and an unusual, intense emotional reaction could follow.

In response to Chloe Fineman’s criticism in November, Elon Musk acknowledged his initial concern upon reading the sketch, but later concluded that everything turned out fine. On Twitter, he expressed this by saying: “I was concerned at first, but it ended up being okay.

It wasn’t until Thursday, just before Saturday, that any of the sketches managed to elicit laughter. I was quite concerned, thinking my SNL performance would be so unfunny it would sober up a crackhead! Fortunately, everything turned out alright in the end. 😮‍💨

It appears that during the show, both individuals managed to keep things running smoothly, but Chloe Fineman had no qualms about speaking out about his actions afterwards, and more so after Elon Musk’s contentious move this week. It seems that the comedian is still firm in her choice to take that stance. You can see Fineman alongside the hosts of Saturday Night Live Season 50 at 11:30 p.m. ET on Saturdays on NBC, and with a Peacock subscription.

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2025-01-23 20:08