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Will Forte Reflects on SNL Journey and Unique Advice

4/11/2025

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Will Forte opened up about his journey from comedy writer to SNL cast member in a candid Hot Ones interview. Initially grappling with confidence, he found his footing after Lorne Michaels' guidance. Forte also recounted a bizarre executive note advising him to smile while crashing into a rock on his show—an idea he wisely chose to disregard.

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Will Forte opened up about his journey from comedy writer to SNL cast member in a candid Hot Ones interview. Initially grappling with confidence, he found his footing after Lorne Michaels' guidance. Forte also recounted a bizarre executive note advising him to smile while crashing into a rock on his show—an idea he wisely chose to disregard.