Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Abby Elliott Recalls SNL Firing and Career Shift
Abby Elliott, who is now in the show 'The Bear,' was once on the TV show Saturday Night Live (SNL).
She was there for four years and did impressions of famous people.
It was a tough job because she always worried about getting fired.
She tried to leave once but then changed her mind.
In the end, the show decided to let her go in 2012.
She realized that sketch comedy wasn't her favorite thing to do and went on to other acting jobs.
Abby Elliott was fired from Saturday Night Live (SNL) in 2012.
Elliott joined SNL in 2008 at age 21, following family members in the entertainment industry.
She was known for impressions of figures like Rachel Maddow and Angelina Jolie.
Elliott felt pressure and constantly worried about being fired during her time on SNL.
After initially seeking to leave, Elliott was ultimately let go by Lorne Michaels in 2012.
- Who
- Abby Elliott
- What
- Abby Elliott was fired from Saturday Night Live.
- When
- 2012
- Where
- Not explicitly mentioned in the article.
- Why
- She was let go by Lorne Michaels; Elliott also felt sketch comedy wasn't her goal.
Actor's Perspective
Show's Perspective
Pressure and Job Security
Actor's Perspective
Elliott felt pressure and anxiety about job security.
Show's Perspective
Not applicable.
- Show
- Saturday Night Live
- Actor
- Abby Elliott
- Joined SNL
- 2008
- Age when joined
- 21
- Left SNL
- 2012
- Known For
- Impressions of Angelina Jolie, Rachel Maddow, Drew Barrymore
- Role after SNL
- Natalie in The Bear
