Former SNL Star Melanie Hutsell Expresses Regret Over Wearing Prosthetic Nose in 'Blossom' Sketch

Hutsell claims she was threatened with firing if she refused to wear the prosthetic nose, expresses deep remorse, and reveals she directly apologized to Mayim Bialik years later.

• Mayim Bialik discussed being the subject of a 1994 SNL 'Blossom' sketch in Variety, pointing out that the actress playing her wore a prosthetic nose, hinting at antisemitism.
• Former SNL cast member Melanie Hutsell confirmed she objected to wearing the prosthetic nose during the sketch, but was threatened with termination if she refused.
• Hutsell has expressed remorse and shared that the experience haunted her for a decade after performing the sketch.
• Hutsell had the chance to apologize to Bialik in person during an audition, with Bialik reportedly accepting the apology.
• Bialik acknowledged how hurtful this portrayal might have been to fans who were proud to see a Jewish girl like her on TV.

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