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'
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