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Bowen Yang Reveals Nerves Filming with Charismatic Jon Hamm

5/3/2025

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Bowen Yang opened up about his nerves while filming a sketch with the irresistibly charming Jon Hamm on SNL. On the Las Culturistas podcast, he revealed how Hamm's kindness and humor heightened his anxiety. Yang and Joel Kim Booster reflected on the distracting power of charisma, recalling how it can throw off even the most seasoned performers.

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Bowen Yang opened up about his nerves while filming a sketch with the irresistibly charming Jon Hamm on SNL. On the Las Culturistas podcast, he revealed how Hamm's kindness and humor heightened his anxiety. Yang and Joel Kim Booster reflected on the distracting power of charisma, recalling how it can throw off even the most seasoned performers.