‘SNL’ alum addresses controversial 1990s sketch before 50th anniversary special
Sweeney debuted the androgynous Pat during a December 1990 episode of “SNL.” The premise of the recurring skit was that people couldn’t determine Pat’s gender. Sweeney wore a short black curly wig, thick glasses, and a Western-style shirt when portraying Pat.
SNL 50th Anniversary: Julia Sweeney Revisits "Pat" Controversy
Julia Sweeney reflects on the positive and negative feedback received from the LGBTQ+ community for her popular SNL character, "Pat."
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Julia Sweeney's ‘SNL' Character Pat Was Called ‘Anti-Trans Propaganda.' She Understands the Criticism but Says: ‘Pat Isn't Trans or Non-Binary'
Julia Sweeney appeared on “The View” ahead of the “SNL” 50th Anniversary special and admitted that she “took it to heart” and ...
Julia Sweeney Addresses Criticism Of “Pat”, Says ‘SNL’ Character Was Not Trans Or Nonbinary
In recent years the character of indeterminate gender has come under criticism as a mockery of trans and nonbinary people.
The best (& worst) LGBTQ+ sketches in 'Saturday Night Live' history
Examining the 50th anniversary of SNL through watching some of the best (and worst) LGBTQ+ sketches featured in the hit NBC ...
“SNL” alum reveals Melissa McCarthy once made another actress laugh so hard she literally peed 'on the stage'
Leslie Jones also said that McCarthy once told her "I'm gonna break you, bitch," before performing in a "Saturday Night Live" ...
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Julia Sweeney addresses legacy of controversial SNL character: ‘Pat isn’t trans or non-binary’
Julia Sweeney says she took the criticism about her SNL character, Pat ‘to heart’ (ABC / NBC) When asked how she felt about Pat, despite the controversy surrounding the character now ...
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