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SNL Vet Will Forte Still Gets Starstruck
24 Feb
Summary
- Will Forte admitted he still gets starstruck by SNL legends.
- Bill Murray and Martin Short are two SNL vets who make him nervous.
- Forte reflects on his SNL history now that he's off the show.

For five decades, Saturday Night Live has been a cornerstone of comedy, launching numerous successful careers. Will Forte, a notable alumnus, recently shared that even he experiences significant nervousness around some of the show's biggest legends. At a large SNL 50th-anniversary event, Forte admitted to Entertainment Weekly that he still gets starstruck by iconic SNL veterans such as Bill Murray and Martin Short.
Forte reflected that during his time as a cast member, the demanding production schedule of Saturday Night Live made it difficult to fully grasp the show's historical importance. Now, with the benefit of hindsight, he is able to appreciate his own place within the show's storied legacy, much like the esteemed comedians he met at the recent celebration.




