In a since-deleted post on Titktok, Fineman identifies herself as the cast member who was brought to tears by the Tesla CEO during his hosting gig in May 2021.
- November 12, 2024
AceShowbiz - Two months ago, Bowen Yang sparked a mystery by revealing on "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" that a "Saturday Night Live" host had made multiple cast members cry. On Monday, November 11, Chloe Fineman identified that host as Elon Musk, who hosted in May 2021.
Fineman's revelation came after Musk criticized Dana Carvey's impression of him and accused "SNL" of being "out of touch with reality." She posted a video on TikTok (later deleted) in which she addressed Musk's comments.
"I just saw some news article about Elon Musk being like butt-hurt about SNL and his impression, but I'm like, you're clearly watching the show. Like, what are you talking about?" Fineman said.
"And 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. And he's the host that made someone cry."
Fineman recalled that Musk made her cry during a table read before the show aired. She said he did not find her sketch funny and criticized it harshly.
"You started pawing through my script, like flipping each page, being like, 'I didn't laugh once, not one time,' " she said.
Despite Musk's initial reaction, the sketch did eventually air. Fineman said she "actually had a really good time" on the show. "Have a little manners here, sir," Fineman added to Musk.
Musk responded to Fineman's video on X, claiming that the sketches for his episode were not funny until Thursday before the show aired. He expressed concern that his appearance would be "unfunny" but said it ultimately worked out.
