Leslie Jones has confirmed her exit from Saturday Night Live.
She posted a statement on Twitter early Tuesday which reads in part: “Yes it’s true I am leaving Saturday Night Live. I cannot thank NBC, the producers, writers, and amazing crew enough for making SNL my second home these last five years. Lorne Michaels, you’ve changed my life in so many ways! Thank you for being my mentor and confidant and for always having my back. You not only have my loyalty but you have my heart too! You have shown me skills I never imagined I had. I leave a better performer because of you.
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Yes it’s true I am leaving Saturday Night Live. I cannot thank NBC, the producers, writers, and amazing crew enough for making SNL my second home these last five years. Lorne Michaels, you’ve changed my life in so many ways! Thank you for being my mentor and confidant and for pic.twitter.com/OjRrOx5owj— Leslie Jones ???? (@Lesdoggg) September 3, 2019
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always having my back. You not only have my loyalty but you have my heart too! You have shown me skills I never imagined I had. I leave a better performer because of you. To the incredible cast members: I will miss working, creating and laughing with you. pic.twitter.com/SStsLjip1B— Leslie Jones ???? (@Lesdoggg) September 3, 2019
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I will miss holding it down with Kenan everyday, I will miss Cecily’s impression of me making me laugh at myself often, I will miss Kate’s loving hugs and talks when I needed. And of course Colin, you porcelain-skinned Ken doll. I will miss all my cast mates!! pic.twitter.com/ZYfccj14xn— Leslie Jones ???? (@Lesdoggg) September 3, 2019
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Especially being at the table reads with them!! Everyone needs to know Leslie Jones couldn’t have done any of the things I did without these people.
One last thing – to the fans – you are the BEST!! Thank you for all the love and support through my SNL years pic.twitter.com/S8O1nixxps— Leslie Jones ???? (@Lesdoggg) September 3, 2019
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and I know you will be as excited as I am when you see some of the amazing projects and adventures that I have coming up very soon! Love you all!! #iamnotdeadjustgraduating
– Leslie pic.twitter.com/Uu0vLz3Khj— Leslie Jones ???? (@Lesdoggg) September 3, 2019
Over the past several years Jones has become more and more active in films. Just recently, she booked a key role in Coming 2 America.
She first got her start as a writer on Saturday Night Live before rising to a featured player. Jones goes down in history as just one of the few Black women to ever be a regular on the show. Her hiring came at a time when the show seemingly tried to increase diversity. She was also one of Saturday Night Live‘s oldest cast members, joining when she was 46.
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