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McCartney Pulls SNL Star's Mullet: "Adulate Me!"
21 Jun
Summary
- Sarah Sherman met Paul McCartney after SNL finale.
- McCartney playfully tugged her mullet, asking if it was real.
- Sherman cited McCartney II as her favorite album.
Comedian Sarah Sherman recently detailed a memorable backstage moment with music icon Paul McCartney. Following the Saturday Night Live season 51 finale, McCartney approached Sherman, playfully inquiring about her distinctive mullet hairstyle.
Sherman recounted that McCartney tugged at her hair, asking, "Is it real or is it a wig?" She confirmed it was genuine, leading to a humorous exchange where Sherman expressed her deep admiration for his work, particularly the album McCartney II. McCartney's response, according to Sherman, was, "I love adulation. Adulate me."
The Saturday Night Live repertory player, who joined the show in 2021, shared this anecdote on multiple occasions. She previously discussed the encounter on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, further highlighting the unexpected and amusing interaction. Sherman's fondness for McCartney's 1980 solo album, McCartney II, was also noted.
This playful interaction occurred after the May 16th season finale, hosted by Will Ferrell. Sherman, known for her comedic performances, also has a stand-up special, "Sarah Squirm: Live + in the Flesh," available on HBO Max.
