Chloe Fineman's Emotional Encounter

Chloe Fineman, a current star of "Saturday Night Live," has revealed the emotional impact of her encounter with tech mogul Elon Musk during his historic hosting stint on the show in May 2021. In a candid moment shared in a now-deleted TikTok video, the 36-year-old comedian disclosed that Musk's comments left her in tears, marking an unexpected fallout from the experience.

Response to Musk's Criticism

Fineman took to social media to respond to Musk, who recently criticized "SNL," labeling it a "dying" art form due to what he perceives as its disconnect from reality. "I just saw some news article about Elon Musk being butt hurt about ‘SNL’ and his impression," she said, expressing disbelief. "But I’m like, ‘You’re clearly watching the show. Like, what are you talking about?’"

Confirmation of Tears

Her comments come on the heels of accusations made by her co-star Bowen Yang, who hinted at a high-profile host that had made cast members cry due to harsh feedback. Fineman bravely stepped forward, confirming, “I’m the cast member that he made cry. And he’s the host that made someone cry.”

Sketch Presentation Experience

The incident arose during preparations for the show, where Fineman had poured her heart into creating a sketch. However, when it was time to present her work to Musk, she recalled a chilling response: "I was so excited to show him my sketch, but he just stared at me as if I were being fired from Tesla, saying, ‘It’s not funny.’ I waited for him to laugh, but he didn’t."

Praise for Musk's Performance

Despite the initial emotional turmoil, Fineman admitted that her sketch did make it to air, ultimately praising Musk's performance for having its humorous moments. However, she emphasized the importance of decorum, stating, "But, you know, have a little manners here, sir."

Ongoing Discourse in Celebrity Culture

This exchange comes shortly after Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) to criticize fellow comedian Dana Carvey's impression of him, further stirring up a storm about his contentious relationship with the iconic sketch show. With Musk's powerful influence and the show's cultural impact, this saga raises questions about the interplay between celebrities and traditional comedy platforms. As the narrative unfolds, fans are left wondering if such confrontations will lead to greater sensitivity in the high-stakes world of celebrity hosting, or if they will merely become part of the ongoing discourse around celebrity culture.