Pete Davidson is getting real like cashing his first paycheck on “Saturday Night Live.” On December 4, the 31-year-old comedian joined colleagues SNL alums posted in an Instagram video New York MagazineThe legend shares hilarious and candid insights about his early days on the sketch show.
Davidson didn’t mince words when asked about his “biggest indulgence” after receiving his first paycheck. “Do you know what they pay us?” He joked. “It’s like three grand an episode, so I think I got dinner!” The down-to-earth commentary highlights Davidson’s signature humor and sheds light on the humble beginnings many cast members had on the show.
Jason Sudeikisother SNL The alum, echoing Davidson’s sentiments, revealed that her first big purchase was anything but glamorous. “I mean, you don’t make enough money to make really big purchases,” Sudeikis admits, reflecting on his time as a writer and a cast member. “So, I think Rent in New York was probably the biggest purchase since writing SNL first year.”
The conversation uncovered a recurring theme among cast members: spending their first paycheck on practical or sentimental items. James Austin Johnson, Sarah Sherman and Cheri Ottery acknowledged that furniture was a top priority. For Oteri, her first couch purchase became a cherished piece in her home, resisting even the suggestion of parting with it. “I redid it three or four times,” she revealed. “I said, ‘Oh no. No, you’re not. Not today, Satan!’
Shoes also seem to be a popular splurge. Julia Louis-Dreyfus She remembers buying a $75 pair of shoes that was “out of my budget” at the time—which she recalls with a laugh. Bowen Young shared her fashionable indulgences, admitting she went straight to Saks to buy a pair of Gucci shoes. “The kind that everybody got and the kind that I wouldn’t feel too cool wearing now,” Yang added.
The related revelations paint a picture of humble beginnings that are many SNL The stars met, even as they worked on one of the most iconic shows in television history.
Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson have revealed they are still in touch
Kim Kardashian And met Pete Davidson SNLAnd after their on-screen kiss, they started dating. Nine months later, they called it quits, but revealed they’re still in touch years later.
A source close to Davidson revealed that she is “still friends with all her exes”. As for Kim, the two “still talk sometimes. He’s a good guy, and they root for him,” they said. people.
The source revealed why Madeleine Cline’s most recent relationship with Davidson ended. “Nothing bad happened between him and Madeleine,” they said. “It just ran its course.”