Julia Sweeney's ‘SNL' Character Pat Was Called ‘Anti-Trans Propaganda.' She Understands the Criticism but Says: ‘Pat Isn't Trans or Non-Binary'
Julia Sweeney appeared on “The View” ahead of the “SNL” 50th Anniversary special and admitted that she “took it to heart” and ...
Julia Sweeney Addresses Criticism Of “Pat”, Says ‘SNL’ Character Was Not Trans Or Nonbinary
In recent years the character of indeterminate gender has come under criticism as a mockery of trans and nonbinary people.
‘SNL’ alum addresses controversial 1990s sketch before 50th anniversary special
Sweeney debuted the androgynous Pat during a December 1990 episode of “SNL.” The premise of the recurring skit was that ...
Julia Sweeney addresses legacy of controversial SNL character: ‘Pat isn’t trans or non-binary’
Julia Sweeney’s “Pat” was a frequent and popular sketch star during the 1990s era of Saturday Night Live, but in recent years ...
“SNL” alum reveals Melissa McCarthy once made another actress laugh so hard she literally peed 'on the stage'
Leslie Jones also said that McCarthy once told her "I'm gonna break you, bitch," before performing in a "Saturday Night Live" ...
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SNL 50th Anniversary: Julia Sweeney Revisits "Pat" Controversy
Julia Sweeney reflects on the positive and negative feedback received from the LGBTQ+ community for her popular SNL character, "Pat." ...
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4 decisions that turned SNL into a cultural juggernaut — and 3 mistakes
SNL alums have formed a who’s who of comedy through five generations, from Chase, Belushi Radner, and Aykroyd to Eddie Murphy ...
Every movie based on a 'Saturday Night Live' sketch, ranked by critics
There have been 11 movies based on "Saturday Night Live" sketches over its 50 years, including 'Wayne's World" and "The Blues ...
‘SNL50: The Anniversary Special’ Adds Adam Sandler, Amy Poehler, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy & More Guests – Update
NBC has announced its latest list of A-listers who will appear on SNL:50 The Anniversary Special, including Adam Sandler, Amy ...
The secret gay history of SNL
As SNL turns 50, Bowen Yang, Terry Sweeney, Paula Pell and other gay writers and performers look back at the show’s LGBTQ ...
The ‘Saturday Night Live’ machine grinds on
How featuring the rushed and imperfect work of brilliant, stressed-out comics made SNL a comedy bastion.
Emily Sweeney takes bronze at world luge championships
Emily Sweeney took bronze at the world luge championships, becoming the second American to claim multiple singles medals in worlds history. Sweeney, a 31-year-old, two-time Olympian, led after the ...