The women of Saturday Night Live recently responded to a TikTok video claiming that the show does not hire “hot women.” Comedian Sarah Sherman sarcastically reacted to the video, joking that she found out she’s not hot and asking for privacy to grieve her lack of hotness. Chloe Troast, another cast member, also shared her reaction by stitching the TikTok, singing Christina Aguilera’s “Beautiful” and flipping off the camera in response. The original creator of the TikTok video criticized the appearance of cast members Kristen Wiig and Heidi Gardner, questioning if there is a pattern of not hiring “hot women” on SNL.
The video received pushback from users in the comments, with many disagreeing with the analysis and defending the appearance of various SNL cast members. Some users hoped that the SNL cast would create a skit in response to the video, while others found the video to be random and mean. The attention from the women of SNL prompted the original TikTok creator, Jahelis, to post a response video in which she read an “official apology” stating that her intention was not to offend anyone and that she received hurtful comments in response to the video.
Jahelis also mentioned that she was not swayed by the bullying and insults she received and instead doubled down on her opinions. She stated that she would not apologize to anyone and emphasized that she will continue to live in a world where Tina Fey looks like Megan Fox. The controversy surrounding the TikTok video and the response from SNL cast members led to a conversation about beauty standards and biases in the entertainment industry. Despite the criticism, the women of SNL continued to use their comedic talents to address the situation.
Kristen Wiig, who was mentioned in the original TikTok video, is scheduled to host SNL for the fifth time on Saturday, April 6th. The show airs on NBC on Saturdays at 11:20 p.m. ET. It is evident that the women of SNL are not afraid to clap back at critics and use humor to address controversial topics. The response to the TikTok video showcases the camaraderie and support among the cast members of the long-running comedy show. Ultimately, the incident sparked a dialogue about beauty standards, misogyny, and representation in the entertainment industry.
