Elon Musk's rude behavior on-set caused 'SNL' star to break into tears.

In 2021, Chloe Fineman claimed that Elon Musk caused her to cry while hosting the show.

Elon Musk's rude behavior on-set caused 'SNL' star to break into tears.
Elon Musk's rude behavior on-set caused 'SNL' star to break into tears.

Chloe Fineman, a "Saturday Night Live" star, is speaking out about her negative experiences with Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, during his 2021 hosting gig on the show.

The comedian, renowned for her accurate portrayals of celebrities such as Nicole Kidman, Britney Spears, and Jennifer Coolidge, stated in a now-deleted video that Elon Musk caused her to cry during his contentious tenure as host.

Fineman, who has been a permanent fixture on the show since 2021, shared her personal experience with Musk after he criticized "SNL" on his social media platform, X.

Chloe Fineman looks over her left shoulder on the carpet split Elon Musk in a black shirt looks to his right
"SNL" star Chloe Fineman says Elon Musk made her cry back in 2021 when he hosted the sketch comedy show. (John Nacion/WireImage/Marc Piasecki/Getty Images)

""I saw a news article about Elon Musk being upset about his impression on 'SNL,' but I think he's just watching the show and doesn't understand the humor," she said in a since-deleted video."

On Saturday, Dana Carvey, a veteran "SNL" star, portrayed Musk in a cold open, which caused Musk displeasure.

Bowen Yang, Ego Nwodim, Kenan Thompson, Dana Carvey playing Elon Musk, Heidi Gardner, Marcello Hernández, Sarah Sherman and Colin Jost stand on stage during 'SNL' cold open
Dana Carvey, center, impersonated Elon Musk on "Saturday Night Live." (Will Heath/NBC via Getty Images)

"SNL has been gradually losing touch with reality for years, as they become increasingly out of touch with reality," Musk wrote in part on X, later responding to a user who asked him how he liked Carvey's impersonation of him with "Dana Carvey just sounds like Dana Carvey."

Chloe Fineman in a silver strappy dress looks directly at the camera
Chloe Fineman at Michael Kors RTW Spring 2025 as part of New York Ready to Wear Fashion Week held at The Shed on Sept. 10, 2024 in New York City. (Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty Images)

In 2021, Musk's behavior was revealed by Fineman, which countered his disdain.

"I'm the cast member that he made cry, and he's the host that made someone cry. I saw articles and stuff, but I didn't say anything. But if you're going to be rude on your platform, guess what? You made me, Chloe Fineman, burst into tears because I stayed up all night writing this sketch," she said.

Chloe Fineman in a sparkly two piece blazer and skirt looks directly at the camera, in front of foliage and a sign that says 'SNL'
Chloe Fineman said Elon Musk's reaction to a sketch she wrote made her cry. (Fred Jagueneau/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)

Fineman may have been alluding to Bowen Yang's comments on "Watch What Happens Live!" during the summer, where he was asked to share the worst host behavior he encountered on set.

Yang remarked that the host made multiple cast members cry on Wednesday before the table read because he hated the ideas.

Bowen Yang wears a striped white shirt over a dark teal t-shirt on "Watch What Happen's Live"
"SNL" star Bowen Yang revealed one guest host made cast members cry. (Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images)

"Fineman exclaimed in her video, "I was thrilled! I entered the room, inquired about any questions, and you gave me a stern gaze, as if I were being let go from Tesla and said, 'It’s not amusing.'""

She waited for you to say, "Ha-ha, just kidding," but instead, you started flipping through her script, like turning each page and saying, "I didn't laugh - I didn't laugh once. Not one time." The sketch made it on, and she had a great time, thinking you were hilarious in it. However, she reminded you to have some manners, saying, "You know, have a little manners here, sir."

Musk replied to a post on X that contained a video, stating, "I was concerned that my SNL appearance would be unfunny and make a sober crackhead, but it turned out well in the end."

Elon Musk looks back and raises his eyebrows on the Met Gala carpet
Elon Musk was not amused by Dana Carvey's impression of him on "Saturday Night Live," ripping the show for becoming "increasingly out of touch with reality." (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

Neither Fineman nor Musk's representatives responded to Planet Chronicle Digital's request for comment.

by Caroline Thayer

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