Overview
- Speaking on Sherri on Nov. 5, Nwodim described a “seven-year itch” and said she wants to explore other opportunities.
- She confirmed an Off-Broadway comedy run at Lincoln Center’s Claire Tow Theater from Nov. 19–23, directed by Zhailon Levingston.
- With her departure, SNL’s current roster has no Black women, drawing fresh on-air calls from Sherri Shepherd for the show to hire one.
- Nwodim said she felt honored to be the seventh Black woman on SNL—one of only eight across 51 seasons—and expressed hope for more hires.
- Deadline reports she has been cast in Hulu’s Not Suitable for Work, while she continues hosting her Thanks Dad podcast.