Leslie Jones Opens Up on ‘Ghostbusters’ Death Threats, Jason Reitman’s ‘Unforgivable’ Comment and Fighting to Increase Her $67K Salary Offer

Leslie Jones is speaking out about her time on Saturday Night Live.

In a candid new interview with NPR, former Saturday Night Live cast member Leslie Jones says the show’s limitations made her “a caricature” of herself, although she came to realize that the process was par for the course at the longrunning NBC show.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Leslie Jones said in a recent NPR interview (via The Daily Beast) that “Saturday Night Live” turned her into a loud caricature of herself, although she was blatantly aware that would happen given the mechanics of the NBC sketch comedy show. Jones was an “SNL” writer and cast member from 2014 to 2019, earning two Emmy nominations for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series. “I’ve been doing comedy so long, it’s like, I know what I am,” Jones said.

A role in the all-female “Ghostbusters” movie in 2016 should have been a dream come true for then-“SNL” cast member Leslie Jones. Instead, IndieWire reports that the film ended up a nightmare for the comedian, making only 1% in salary to some of her co-stars and receiving death threats on Twitter for even starring in Paul Feig‘s film.

You wouldn’t expect a memoir with “F*king” in the title to be all unicorns and rainbows.

Leslie Jones looked back on her experience with the all-female Ghostbusters remake and the racist hate that she faced after starring in it.

Chris Rock sought counselling after being slapped by Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars.Speaking to People to promote her memoir – which features a foreword written by Rock – Jones said: “That shit was humiliating. It really affected him. People need to understand his daughters, his parents, saw that.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Leslie Jones is the latest comedian to bring her life story to the page. In “Leslie F*cking Jones,” out Sept.

Leslie Jones is sharing her thoughts on the infamous Oscars slap.

A globally televised slap is never easy to deal with.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Leslie Jones told People magazine while promoting her new memoir, “Leslie F*cking Jones,” that her longtime friend Chris Rock went to counseling after Will Smith slapped him at the 2022 Academy Awards. Rock wrote the foreword to Jones’ new book. “That shit was humiliating.

Will Smith’s infamous Oscars slap in March 2022 — according to Leslie Jones.“That s—t was humiliating. It really affected him.

Emmerdale spoilers have revealed that Jacob Gallagher is in for a traumatic time as he ends up in hospital. In recent weeks, viewers have watched as Victoria Sugden and Suni Sharma have worked hard to make the food at the Hide Bistro a success as owner Gabby Thomas prepares to sell. With that in mind, Victoria puts on a tasting event where the chefs can showcase any potential new ideas for food for the menu.

Comedian Leslie Jones, a close friend of Chris Rock, claims that the impact of the slap heard ’round the world affected not only him, but his family.

It has been alleged that female comedians within the industry set up a WhatsApp group with warnings about Russell Brand.

Russell Brand has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, opting for a simpler and quieter life with his wife of six years, Laura Brand, formerly Gallacher. The couple's love story is an intriguing one.They first crossed paths in 2007 when introduced by Laura's famous sister, Kirsty Gallacher. A brief romance ensued, but Russell, at the time, wasn't quite ready for a serious commitment.Their paths diverged, and Russell went on to have a high-profile marriage with pop star Katy Perry.

Jason Orange has been spotted looking handsome with a new buzz cut in a rare sighting of the reclusive former Take That star. The 53 year old ex singer has lived ‘off-grid’ in his Cotswolds country home since deciding to shun the spotlight 10 years ago. Former bandmates described how he had stopped responding to emails and calls in his bid to stay out of the limelight.

Earlier this week, you may have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights in Scotland.

Listen up, Tom Sandoval! Rachel Leviss wants nothing to do with you anymore!

McKinley Franklin editor “Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen” has been acquired by CBS to temporarily take over the 12:37 a.m. timeslot vacated by “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” That timeslot will eventually be replaced with a new version of the former Comedy Central series “@midnight” — but after the Hollywood strikes are resolved. For now, “Comics Unleashed” will fill the slot in a limited run with nightly airings beginning on Monday, Sept.