Chloe Fineman’s ability to nail celebrity impressions has become a staple of *Saturday Night Live*, 

and one of her most popular impersonations is none other than actor Timothée Chalamet. 

Fineman, who has a recurring bit where she impersonates Chalamet, recently opened up about her experiences performing as the actor, particularly during his January hosting gig. 

However, it turns out that Chalamet might not have been fully on board with some of her more daring ideas for sketches.

In a candid interview with Andy Cohen on *Watch What Happens Live*, Fineman reflected on her time working with Chalamet 

and revealed that her pitch for a more physical and cheeky interaction was met with some resistance. 

“I pitched a lot of us touching, or like Babygirl and he’s giving me milk,” Fineman recalled, referencing an erotic scene from the film *Call Me By Your Name* that became a cultural talking point. In the movie, Harris Dickinson’s character sends a glass of milk to Nicole Kidman’s character, and Fineman attempted to incorporate that imagery into her skit. However, it seems Chalamet wasn’t particularly enthusiastic about the “milk-Babygirl” concept. “And he wasn’t really having that milk-Babygirl stuff,” Fineman added, laughing at the memory.

While Chalamet’s hosting stint on *SNL* allowed for plenty of comedic moments and creative sketches, it’s clear that not every idea made it to the stage. Fineman’s frankness about her creative process gives insight into the dynamic between her and the actor, who may have been a little hesitant about going along with some of her more outlandish ideas. Still, it seems like Chalamet’s willingness to take risks on *SNL* remains intact, even if he drew the line at certain comedic choices.

Another topic that came up during the interview was Fineman’s own interpretation of Chalamet. The comedian admitted that she didn’t reprise her impression during his most recent episode but still enjoys performing it. When Cohen asked about her impression, Fineman explained that her take on the actor has evolved. “I’ve been saying, I feel like I’ve done it twice already this year without him, and I really feel like I’m leaning more, like, L word,” she said. For Fineman, this new version of Chalamet has a different vibe, one that feels more confident and a bit more “cool les lady” than the real-life actor, whose youthful energy is often characterized by his subtle charm and offbeat humor.

The comedian added humorously, “I don’t know. I’m a lot older than him. I just feel like I’m this cool les lady. I just feel like I’m like two lesbians.” Fineman’s take on Chalamet is clearly one born from both admiration and a bit of playful irreverence. Her ability to morph into the actor reflects her comedic range and willingness to find new nuances in her impressions.

Fineman also acknowledged that getting to know Chalamet more personally has made performing her impression a bit more awkward. “I think that now we know each other, it’s sort of embarrassing,” she said, noting that she has even worn his actual clothes for some sketches, adding a personal touch to her impersonation. “I feel like this weird older woman, being like, ‘Hey little boy, can I put your sweatpants on?’” Despite the occasional awkwardness, Fineman’s connection to the actor seems to only deepen her comedic portrayal of him.

Throughout the season, Fineman has reprised her Chalamet impression in several sketches, including one in December 2024 that parodied a red carpet event for *A Complete Unknown*. In this sketch, Fineman embodied Chalamet alongside James Austin Johnson as Bob Dylan, Andrew Dismukes as Bruce Springsteen, and Paul Mescal as Bono, offering a satirical take on the entertainment world’s love for celebrity red carpets. Another notable moment came earlier in the season during the *Port Authority Duane Reed* musical sketch, which poked fun at the actor’s appearance at a Timothée Chalamet Lookalike Contest. In this sketch, while Chalamet was central to the premise, other famous figures also contributed to the humor, making it a collaborative comedic effort.

Fineman’s impression of Chalamet continues to captivate *SNL* fans, proving that her ability to capture the essence of a celebrity is unmatched. While Chalamet may not have been fully receptive to every one of her ideas, it’s clear that Fineman’s version of the actor is as unique and funny as the sketches she creates with him in mind. 

Whether or not we’ll see more of her “Babygirl” milk antics remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure: Fineman’s impression of Chalamet is here to stay.

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