Comedian Chloe Fineman made a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and it was nothing short of hilarious. The talented impersonator showcased her holiday-themed impressions and even shared some funny anecdotes about her time on Saturday Night Live.
During the interview, Chloe and Jimmy Fallon discussed the upcoming Christmas episode of SNL, which is always a big show. Chloe revealed that she has appeared in over 100 episodes of the long-running sketch comedy show, including the milestone 100th episode featuring Ariana Grande and Stevie Nicks. She also mentioned one of her most popular sketches from the season, where she impersonated Jennifer Coolidge alongside Ariana and Dana Carvey.
Chloe shared an amusing story about how the sketch came together. She initially proposed a soundalike contest for Timothée Chalamet, but Ariana insisted on doing a Coolidge impression instead. Chloe credited Jimmy Fallon for introducing her impression to Ariana, as she had seen Chloe perform it on The Tonight Show.
The conversation took an unexpected turn when Chloe revealed that she recently encountered legendary comedian Billy Crystal wandering the halls of SNL. It turns out that Billy used to have Chloe’s dressing room, and he was feeling nostalgic during his visit. Chloe couldn’t resist asking him to sign her wall, making it a memorable encounter.
But this isn’t Chloe’s first encounter with celebrities. A throwback photo showed her 13-year-old self meeting Paris and Nicky Hilton at an optometry convention in Las Vegas. It seems like Chloe has always had a knack for rubbing shoulders with famous personalities.
The interview also touched upon Chloe’s upcoming Broadway debut in the play “All In.” She expressed her excitement about working alongside Jimmy and shared her emotional reaction to reading Simon Rich’s heartwarming short story, which is the basis of the play. Chloe admitted to shedding a few tears during the readings but hoped to control her emotions when performing on Broadway.
As the interview drew to a close, Jimmy asked Chloe to treat the audience to some holiday impressions. Chloe grabbed the silver microphone, a signature prop, and delighted everyone with her spot-on impersonations of Elmo and JoJo Siwa. Her renditions of classic holiday tunes had everyone laughing and feeling festive.
Chloe’s appearance on The Tonight Show was a definite highlight, showcasing her incredible talent for impersonations and her infectious sense of humor. Audiences can catch her in action on the upcoming SNL episode and anticipate her Broadway debut in “All In.” With her comedic skills and ability to captivate audiences, Chloe Fineman is sure to have a bright future in the entertainment industry.
