Lorne Michaels Was at World Cup When Chloe Fineman Called About 'SNL' Exit

Chloe Fineman recently shared a story about her departure from Saturday Night Live. When she called show creator Lorne Michaels to discuss leaving the series, he was at a World Cup match. Michaels told her he would call her back after the game ended. Fineman noted that she joked about his preference for the England team during their brief exchange.

After seven seasons on the show, Fineman announced her exit on July 16. She mentioned that the process of leaving was emotional and that she experienced a sense of loss when the news became public. She described her castmates as family and stated that her decision was made to ensure she left on a high note rather than staying past her time.

Fineman joined the cast in 2019 and became known for her impressions of figures such as Jennifer Coolidge and Drew Barrymore. She has since moved on to new projects. Her next professional appearance is in the upcoming Netflix series based on the Myron Bolitar books by Harlan Coben. She will work alongside a cast that includes Jabari Banks and Jamie McShane.

In addition to her television work, Fineman appears in the film The Dink. This sports comedy focuses on the rise of pickleball and features a cast that includes Ben Stiller, Ed Harris, and tennis icons Andy Roddick and John McEnroe. The film is scheduled for release on Apple TV on July 24.