Pete Davidson Reveals His ‘SNL’ Salary
SNL Stars Reveal Their First Paycheck Purchases: From Couches to Gucci
New York, NY - Ever wonder what happens when a comedian lands their dream gig on Saturday Night live? for many, the first paycheck brings a wave of excitement and the urge to splurge.
in a recent Instagram video for new York Magazine,several SNL alumni shared what they did with their first big paychecks,revealing a mix of practical purchases and guilty pleasures.
Pete Davidson, who starred on the show from 2014 to 2022, admitted his earnings were modest, joking, “Do you guys know what they pay us? It’s like three grand an episode, so I think I got dinner!”
While Davidson’s splurge was a simple meal, other stars opted for more substantial purchases. Jason Sudeikis, a former cast member and writer, confessed, “I mean you don’t really make enough money to make big purchases. So, I think New York rent was probably the biggest purchase I made after writing on SNL the first year.”
rachel Dratch echoed Sudeikis’ sentiment, stating she used her first paycheck to cover rent.
But some stars indulged in a little more fun. James Austin Johnson,Sarah Sherman,Seth Meyers,and Cheri Oteri all admitted to buying furniture. Oteri even recounted a hilarious story about refusing to part with her beloved couch, despite a designer’s disapproval.
“A couch,” Oteri said. “I have gotten it reupholstered three or four times. I remember a designer coming over in tears and he goes, ‘Oh, those arms are too high. We’re going to get rid of that couch.’ I said, ‘Oh no. No, you’re not. Not today, Satan! The couch is staying, you’re going.’”
Meanwhile, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bowen Yang, and Sarah Silverman took a more luxurious approach. Louis-Dreyfus laughed as she recalled buying a pair of $75 shoes, while Yang confessed to splurging on Gucci footwear.
“going to Saks across the street buying a pair of Gucci shoes,” yang shared. “The kind that everyone got, and the kind that I wouldn’t feel super cool wearing out now.”
The video offers a glimpse into the early days of these comedic icons, reminding us that even superstars have humble beginnings and relatable financial experiences.
From Couches to Gucci: SNL Stars Dish on Their First Paycheck purchases
new York, NY – what do you do when you land your dream gig on Saturday Night Live? For many cast members, the first paycheck brings a wave of excitement and the urge to splurge. A recent Instagram video for New York Magazine caught up with several SNL alumni, who revealed a mix of practical purchases and guilty pleasures when asked about their first big paychecks.
Pete Davidson, an SNL star from 2014 to 2022, admitted his earnings were modest, joking, “Do you guys know what they pay us? It’s like three grand an episode, so I think I got dinner!”
While Davidson’s splurge was simple, other stars opted for more ample purchases. Jason Sudeikis, a former cast member and writer, confessed, “I mean, you don’t really make enough money to make big purchases.So, I think New York rent was probably the biggest purchase I made after writing on SNL the first year.”
Rachel Dratch echoed Sudeikis’ sentiment,stating she used her first paycheck to cover rent.
But some stars indulged in a little more fun. James Austin Johnson, Sarah Sherman, Seth Meyers, and Cheri Oteri all admitted to buying furniture. Oteri even recounted a hilarious story about refusing to part with her beloved couch, despite a designer’s disapproval.
“A couch,” Oteri said. “I have gotten it reupholstered three or four times.I remember a designer coming over in tears and he goes,‘Oh,those arms are too high. We’re going to get rid of that couch.’ I said, ‘Oh no. No, you’re not.Not today, Satan! The couch is staying, you’re going.’”
Meanwhile, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bowen Yang, and Sarah Silverman took a more luxurious approach. Louis-Dreyfus laughed as she recalled buying a pair of $75 shoes, while Yang confessed to splurging on Gucci footwear.
“Going to saks across the street buying a pair of Gucci shoes,” Yang shared. “The kind that everyone got, and the kind that I wouldn’t feel super cool wearing out now.”
The video offers a glimpse into the early days of these comedic icons, reminding us that even superstars have humble beginnings and relatable financial experiences.