Shane Gillis' ex-girlfriend throws shade at comedian's 'SNL' monologue about female gymgoers
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Key Points:
- Shane Gillis faced backlash for a misogynistic joke about female gymgoers during his "Saturday Night Live" monologue, drawing criticism from public figures including Dan Levy, Jenna Bush Hager, Kathy Griffin, and several SNL alumni.
- Gillis’ ex-girlfriend, Grace Brassel, subtly criticized his joke by reposting Levy’s rebuke and sharing gym selfies with playful captions on Instagram, highlighting her fitness routine.
- The joke described women’s gym attire in a derogatory manner, prompting widespread condemnation for perpetuating harmful cultural attitudes toward women’s appearances.
- Kathy Griffin and others criticized Gillis as part of a group of male comedians recycling outdated, sexist jokes, while Cecily Strong responded with her own sarcastic gym-related post.
- Gillis and Brassel had confirmed their relationship in July 2024 but quietly split about a year later, adding context to Brassel’s social media reactions.
