Chloe Fineman Is Leaving Saturday Night Live After 7 Seasons — Here’s What You Need to Know

Big News: A Star Is Moving On

Imagine your favorite cartoon character deciding to leave the show after a long run. That’s kind of what happened here!

• This is EXCLUSIVE news: the first cast departure after Season 51 of Saturday Night Live (also called SNL — a funny TV show with short skits made by NBC).
• The person leaving is Chloe Fineman, who has been one of the show’s standout (really noticeable and talented) performers for the past few years.
• She is leaving after seven seasons (think of a season like a school year of episodes).

Important Point: Chloe Fineman is a big deal on SNL, and her leaving is a major change for the show!

What’s Next for Chloe?

Even though she’s leaving SNL, Chloe already has a new adventure lined up:

• She is talking (in "negotiations" — like discussing a deal) to join a Netflix drama series called Myron Bolitar.
• The show is based on books by Harlan Coben (a writer of mystery stories).
• She would act alongside Colin Woodell, KJ Apa, and Diane Guerrero.
• A representative for Netflix said "no comment" (they didn’t confirm or deny it officially).

Chloe said: “It’s really hard to leave SNL but it does feel like the right time.”

How Chloe Started on SNL

Let’s rewind a bit:

• Chloe joined SNL as a "featured player" (a new cast member) at the start of the 2019–20 season.
• That time was disrupted by the pandemic (a worldwide sickness that made people stay home).
• When the show went remote (made from home), she made homemade segments that showed off her amazing impersonation skills (acting like famous people).
• Those impressions became her SNL "calling card" — the thing she was known for.

Famous Faces She Played

Chloe is really good at pretending to be celebrities. Here are some she memorably portrayed:

• Drew Barrymore
• Britney Spears
• Nicole Kidman
• Timothée Chalamet
• JoJo Siwa
• Sydney Sweeney
• Meryl Streep
• Jennifer Coolidge
• Phoebe Dynevor
• Anna Delvey (a convicted felon — someone found guilty of a crime)
• Kate McKinnon (who was also on SNL)

Sketches That Went Viral

Some of her funny bits on the show were shared all over the internet:

• Snack Homiez
• Forever 31
• The Sleepover series
• The Domingo franchise (with Marcello Hernandez)

You can watch some of her top performances in the videos included with the original report.

She Said Goodbye on Instagram

After the news came out:

• Chloe posted a heartfelt note on Instagram (a photo/video sharing app) with a bunch of pictures and clips from her time on the show.
• She called being on SNL “the greatest privilege of my life.”
• She thanked SNL boss Lorne Michaels and said she’d “never be too far away.”

Here’s a short version of what she wrote:

After 7 wonderful seasons at SNL I have decided it’s time for my next chapter. Working at SNL has been the greatest privilege of my life. I fell in love with the place the second I walked through the door. Lorne, I am forever in your debt. Every day I was surrounded by the best people and amazed by their work — like sewing a JoJo Siwa costume in 10 hours! You get so invested in every sketch, even the silly ones like “lipstick for thicc dogs.” It’s really hard to leave but it feels like the right time. I’ll miss it, but it’s my home and family, and I’ll never be too far away. And one day, they WILL make lipstick for thicc dogs.

Her Role in the Most Recent Season

• In Season 51 (the most recent one), Chloe was the longest-working female cast member.
• That’s because Ego Nwodim and Heidi Gardner left last summer.

Why Seven Seasons Is Normal

Most SNL actors follow a common path:

1. They join the show.
2. They stay for about seven years (their first contract).
3. They leave when that contract ends.

Chloe is doing exactly that.

But not everyone leaves at seven! Over the past decade, some stayed longer:

• Colin Jost (Weekend Update anchor): 13 seasons
• Michael Che (Weekend Update anchor): 12 seasons
• Mikey Day (writer): 10 seasons
• Kenan Thompson: 23 seasons and counting — the longest ever!

Important Point: Leaving after 7 years is the usual plan, but some stars stay much longer.

Other Work Chloe Did

While on SNL, Chloe also did other cool projects:

• Voice acting (using just her voice) on Netflix’s Big Mouth and in Despicable Me 4
• An arc (a small storyline) on Laid
• Appeared in Freakier Friday and Megalopolis

Summary

Chloe Fineman, a beloved Saturday Night Live performer known for her spot-on celebrity impressions, is leaving the show after seven seasons. She’s moving on to a possible role in Netflix’s Myron Bolitar, and she said goodbye to fans with a sweet Instagram post. Her exit follows the typical SNL pattern of leaving after a seven-year contract, though some cast members stay much longer. Chloe thanked the show and promised she won’t be gone for good!

FAQ

Q: What is Saturday Night Live (SNL)?
A: It’s a long-running NBC comedy show with short funny skits and impersonations of famous people.

Q: Why is Chloe Fineman leaving?
A: She said it’s hard to leave but feels like the right time, and she’s likely starting a new Netflix show.

Q: How long was she on SNL?
A: Seven seasons, from 2019–20 until after Season 51.

Q: Who else stayed longer than seven years?
A: Kenan Thompson (23 years), Colin Jost (13), Michael Che (12), and Mikey Day (10).

Q: What was Chloe best known for?
A: Her hilarious impressions of stars like Britney Spears, Timothée Chalamet, and Meryl Streep.