Dana Carvey Reflects on Elon Musk Impersonation After SNL Skit Draws Criticism

The comedian admitted he struggled to capture Musk's unique accent as the tech mogul labeled SNL 'out of touch' following a post-election sketch.

Dana Carvey acknowledged on his podcast that his impersonation of Elon Musk on SNL was not accurate, citing Musk's complex accent influenced by South Africa, Canada, and Pennsylvania.
Carvey's portrayal of Musk appeared in a November 9 SNL sketch reacting to Donald Trump's 2024 presidential election victory, where the cast humorously claimed allegiance to Trump.
Elon Musk criticized the sketch on his platform X, calling SNL 'dying' and 'out of touch,' and dismissed Carvey's impression as simply sounding like Carvey himself.
Carvey, who returned to SNL this season for guest appearances as Joe Biden and Musk, announced plans to appear again in December but did not confirm which characters he would portray.
The Emmy-winning comedian is known for his iconic impersonations, though he admitted Musk's distinctive speech pattern remains a challenge to replicate.