Chloe Fineman, known for her celebrity impressions on “Saturday Night Live,” recently shared an amusing yet awkward encounter with pop superstar Harry Styles.
Speaking on the red carpet of the “SNL” 50th anniversary special, the comedian revealed that Styles was less
than thrilled with her impression of him ahead of his hosting debut on the show.
During a chat with comedian Amelia Dimoldenberg, famous for her “Chicken Shop Date” series, Fineman admitted that her take on Styles was not well-received by the singer.
The 36-year-old SNL cast member confessed, “My Harry Styles is really bad. I did it and he was at the table and was so devastated by how bad it was.”
Styles, who has only hosted “Saturday Night Live” once in November 2019, had an awkward reaction to Fineman’s impersonation.
Though the two did not perform together in any sketches during his episode, Fineman’s attempt at mimicking the former One Direction member left a lasting impression—just not in the way she had hoped.
To demonstrate her impression, Fineman gave a brief sample on the red carpet, stiffly stating, “Anyway, I’m Harry Styles, anyway,” in an exaggerated British accent. Her performance drew laughter, but it was clear that even she wasn’t particularly confident in her ability to channel the “Watermelon Sugar” singer.
Fineman’s Love for British Accents and Celebrity Impressions
Despite Styles’ reaction, Fineman remains enthusiastic about performing impressions, particularly of British celebrities. She openly admitted to having “a bit of an obsession” with British accents. While she is best known for her portrayals of American stars like Drew Barrymore and Jennifer Coolidge, Fineman has also tackled international figures. One of her standout moments was her viral imitation of Nicole Kidman’s now-iconic AMC commercial, which earned praise for its spot-on Australian accent.
Although Fineman did not impersonate Styles on “Saturday Night Live” itself, she had previously taken on the challenge during a 2021 segment on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” In that skit, Fallon, a former SNL cast member known for his impressions, portrayed Styles while Fineman impersonated “Fleabag” creator and actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge. In the scene, she hilariously greeted Fallon’s Styles via FaceTime, saying, “Oh, Harry, hi. A FaceTime, quite cheeky. Well, you’ve caught me in the middle of dinner, a cheesy, drippy little slut of a pizza.”
Celebrating 50 Years of ‘SNL’
Fineman was among the many cast members—both past and present—who gathered to celebrate “Saturday Night Live’s” milestone 50th anniversary. The event, held at the legendary Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center, was a star-studded occasion featuring countless tributes to the long-running sketch comedy show.
The red carpet portion of the special, titled “The Red Carpet, SNL50,” was hosted by “Today” and “Morning Joe” anchor Willie Geist alongside former “SNL” cast member Leslie Jones. The anniversary special, which aired live, paid homage to the show’s rich history of satire, character work, and celebrity impersonations.
Although Fineman’s impression of Styles wasn’t featured during the main broadcast, another celebrity mimicry moment stood out. Comedy icon Eddie Murphy delighted fans with his hilarious impression of fellow SNL alum Tracy Morgan—while standing right next to the real Morgan. The moment occurred during the “Black Jeopardy” sketch, led by Kenan Thompson. When Murphy’s character suggested that he and Morgan’s character might be related, he joked, “James Earl Jones is my biological father. James Earl Jones impregnated my mother on the set of ‘Claudine.’ You know what? We might be related.” To this, Morgan, looking unimpressed, simply responded, “I don’t see it.”
A Playful Moment Between Fineman and Styles
Despite Styles’ apparent disappointment in Fineman’s impersonation, it’s all part of the playful nature of comedy and celebrity impressions. While some stars take their imitations in stride, others react with surprise or amusement—sometimes even disapproval. Fineman’s candid revelation about Styles’ reaction only adds to the many behind-the-scenes stories of “SNL” history.
For Fineman, the moment likely served as a learning experience, but it hasn’t deterred her from continuing to deliver memorable impressions. With her penchant for mimicking famous voices and personalities, fans can expect plenty more celebrity imitations from her in the future—hopefully, ones that are received with a bit more enthusiasm than her take on Harry Styles.
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