Chloe Fineman: Impressions are Love

Chloe Fineman, a prominent impressionist on 'Saturday Night Live,' has spoken about how her relationship with performing impressions has evolved since joining the show. Initially, her approach was more akin to 'shots fired' as she impersonated individuals she had no personal connection with.

Now, Fineman receives direct feedback on her impressions, whether positive or negative. She shared that her perspective has shifted, and she aims for a more loving and humorous approach when impersonating celebrities. Her impression of Drew Barrymore was one of her first for a pre-taped sketch on SNL.

Fineman emphasized that the accuracy of an impression is less important than the performer's ability to find comedic elements within the character. She highlighted Fred Armisen's impression of Prince and Kate McKinnon's portrayal of Justin Bieber as exemplary. Ultimately, Fineman views 'SNL' as a variety show where her talent for impressions and commentary on pop culture contributes to its diverse comedic landscape.