Leslie Jones opens up about being typecast as ‘angry’ on SNL (opens original article in a new tab)

Comedian Leslie Jones opened up about feeling typecast as an 'angry' Black woman on SNL, citing repeated portrayals that frustrated her despite her five-year tenure on the show.

• Leslie Jones discussed being typecast as an 'angry Black female character' on SNL
• She expressed frustration over repeated portrayals that included fighting or being in love with a white man
• Jones noted that her requests to change these portrayals were ignored due to their perceived 'success'