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Chloe Fineman Exits SNL After Seven Seasons, Eyes Netflix Drama

7/17/2026

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Chloe Fineman Exits SNL

Chloe Fineman announced on July 16, 2026 via Instagram that she will leave Saturday Night Live after seven seasons, calling the show the greatest privilege of her life.
She is the first cast member confirmed to exit before Season 52, following Bowen Yang’s December 2025 departure.
Sources say she is negotiating to star in Netflix’s drama “Myron Bolitar” with Colin Woodell, KJ Apa and Diane Guerrero.

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Megan Fineman Departs

Megan Fineman left SNL, ending her tenure as the longest-tenured female cast member in Season 51.
Her departure follows SNL’s seven-year contract cycle now standard for a decade.
Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che have stayed 13 and 12 seasons, with Kenan Thompson entering his 23rd season as the longest-serving cast member.
Fineman also voiced characters on Big Mouth and appeared in Despicable Me 4, Laid, Freakier Friday and Megalopolis.

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Chloe Fineman Exits SNL

Chloe Fineman announced on July 16, 2026 via Instagram that she will leave Saturday Night Live after seven seasons, calling the show the greatest privilege of her life.
She is the first cast member confirmed to exit before Season 52, following Bowen Yang’s December 2025 departure.
Sources say she is negotiating to star in Netflix’s drama “Myron Bolitar” with Colin Woodell, KJ Apa and Diane Guerrero.

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