‘SNL’ Star Quit Hours After Getting Offered Major New Role
The Daily Beast • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Chloe Fineman decided to leave Saturday Night Live after seven seasons, with the timing influenced by an offer for a role in a new Netflix drama, which she accepted shortly before announcing her departure.
- An insider described Fineman's decision as a "smart move," highlighting that the choice unfolded quickly and was difficult but necessary for her career growth.
- Fineman has been expanding her career beyond SNL, appearing in films like Summer of 69, Freakier Friday, and the upcoming Megalopolis, as well as slated comedy projects Love Language and The Dink.
- Her exit adds to a series of veteran cast departures from SNL this year, including Ego Nwodim, Bowen Yang, and Heidi Gardner, marking a significant shift in the show's lineup.
- In her Instagram farewell, Fineman expressed mixed emotions about leaving SNL, acknowledging the show's challenges and her deep respect for it despite its occasional frustrations.
