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Cecily Strong Announces Pregnancy and Advocates for Reproductive Rights

The former SNL star shares her IVF journey and urges support for reproductive health care ahead of the election.

  • Cecily Strong, at age 40, is expecting her first child via IVF and announced the news on Instagram.
  • Strong's announcement ties into her past SNL sketch as Goober the Clown, where she discussed her own abortion experience.
  • She expressed concerns about potential national abortion restrictions, referencing Project 2025's implications for reproductive rights.
  • Strong has been open about her fertility struggles and the emotional experiences shared in waiting rooms with other women.
  • The comedian urges people to vote in the upcoming election to protect reproductive rights and support those in similar situations.
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