Elon Musk Criticized by ‘Saturday Night Live’ Comedian for Being ‘Rude’

A 'Saturday Night Live' comedian, Chloe Fineman, revealed that Elon Musk made her cry and criticized her work during the postelection episode of the show in 2021. Fineman spoke out about her experience working with Musk after staying silent for three years.

Elon Musk's Controversial 'SNL' Appearance

Elon Musk hosted an episode of "Saturday Night Live" in 2021, where Chloe Fineman, a fellow comedian on the show, accused him of being rude and making her cry. Musk's response to the postelection episode led Fineman to share her story on TikTok, highlighting the negative impact of his behavior.

Dana Carvey's Impression of Musk

During the postelection show, comedian Dana Carvey did an impression of Elon Musk, joking about Musk's support for Donald Trump and making a humorous comparison to running the country.

Bowen Yang's Experience with a Guest Host

In a separate incident, Bowen Yang disclosed that a guest host on "Saturday Night Live" made multiple cast members cry during a pitch meeting, underscoring the challenges faced by comedians working with guest hosts.

Chloe Fineman's Emotional Response

Chloe Fineman detailed her emotional experience with Elon Musk, highlighting instances where he criticized her work and made her cry. Despite Fineman's dedication to writing sketches for the show, Musk's dismissive attitude towards her efforts left a lasting impact.

Musk's Response

In response to Fineman's accusations, Elon Musk expressed his concerns about the comedic success of the sketches leading up to the show. While acknowledging initial worries, Musk reflected on the eventual positive outcome of his 'SNL' appearance.

Representatives for both Elon Musk and Chloe Fineman have not commented on the situation as reported by Business Insider.

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By: ejacobs@insider.com (Eammon Jacobs)
Title: Elon Musk Criticized by ‘Saturday Night Live’ Comedian for Being ‘Rude’
Sourced From: www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-snl-chloe-fineman-cry-bowen-yang-2024-11
Published Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:14:44 +0000