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SNL Star Ashley Padilla's Haircut Mishap: A True Story
12 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Ashley Padilla revealed her SNL haircut sketch was based on a real-life accidental buzz cut.
- She learned about buzzer levels the hard way after buying one online.
- Padilla previously worked as an assistant for actress Diane Keaton.
Ashley Padilla, a recent addition to the Saturday Night Live cast, confessed that a humorous sketch about a disastrous haircut stemmed from personal experience. During an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers, she revealed that she accidentally buzzed off all her hair years ago.
Padilla recounted her attempt to achieve a Zoë Kravitz-inspired short style. She purchased electric clippers online without understanding the different settings, leading to the unexpected result. Initially, she pretended to like the drastic change, even posing for selfies, while feeling she looked "insane."
In addition to her SNL fame, Padilla also shared a personal detail about her past employment. She served as an assistant to the acclaimed actress Diane Keaton shortly before joining the iconic sketch comedy show.
