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SNL Star Cecily Strong on Chloe Fineman's Exit
30 Jul
Summary
- Strong praises Fineman as a gifted impressionist with "scary" cast mimicry.
- Fineman departs SNL after seven seasons for her next chapter.
- Strong recalls their four-year overlap on the sketch comedy show.
Cecily Strong shared her thoughts on Chloe Fineman's recent departure from Saturday Night Live after seven seasons. Strong, who was a cast member from 2019 to 2022 during Fineman's tenure, fondly recalled their four years together on the show. Strong lauded Fineman as an exceptionally gifted impressionist, noting how "cool and scary and weird" it was to be mimicked by her. Fineman's repertoire included spot-on impressions of fellow cast members like Kate McKinnon and Melissa Villaseñor. She even portrayed Strong in a 2022 digital short.
Fineman announced her exit via Instagram, stating it was time for her "next chapter" and calling her time on SNL "the greatest privilege." Strong described Fineman's decision to leave as "beautiful and sad," hoping Fineman feels proud of her accomplishments. Strong expressed joy in knowing their memorable moments are preserved on video. Fineman also pursued film roles during her SNL run, appearing in "Babylon" and "Megalopolis," and is set for the romantic comedy "Love Language."
