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Leslie Jones Calls for More Black Female Talent on SNL

10/24/2025

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Leslie Jones described U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2015 SNL table read as “like a scared little boy.”
She recalled joking about taking drastic action to “save the world.”
She emphasized SNL must actively seek Black female talent, noting it requires more effort than finding white female cast members.
She discussed the topic with Lorne Michaels and hopes a Black woman joins the cast after Ego Nwodim's departure.

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Story summary

Leslie Jones described U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2015 SNL table read as “like a scared little boy.”
She recalled joking about taking drastic action to “save the world.”
She emphasized SNL must actively seek Black female talent, noting it requires more effort than finding white female cast members.
She discussed the topic with Lorne Michaels and hopes a Black woman joins the cast after Ego Nwodim's departure.