Longtime 'SNL' Talent Chief Lindsay Shookus Departing After 20 Years: 'Headed Someplace Good'

Mar. 15, 2025

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Lindsay Shookusis leavingSaturday Night Live.

The longtime sketch show producer and talent chief will depart her spot at the NBC show after 20 years, she announced onInstagramFriday.

In addition to thanking the network and her colleagues, Shookus issued a special thanks toSNLcreatorLorne Michaels. “I will be forever grateful to Lorne for this once in a lifetime opportunity…thank you for your support, encouragement and freedom to bring my voice to this legendary stage,” she added.

“I don’t know exactly what else the future holds for me, but I’m a big believer in letting the universe unveil itself to you, and allowing that goodness in. It may not be perfectly written yet, but I know I’m headed someplace good. And I can’t wait to share it,” she concluded.

Shookus — who has won six Emmy Awards for her role at the comedy series — follows the recent departures of cast membersPete Davidson,Aidy Bryant,Kate McKinnonandKyle Mooney, who all left the series after season 47.

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Shookus was formerly linked toBen Affleck. At the time,sources told to PEOPLEthat the pair had entered into an affair — while Affleck was married toJennifer Garnerand Shookus was still married to Miller.

source: people.com