Britney Spears’ tell-all memoir, “The Woman in Me,” narrated by Michelle Williams, received rave reviews, but a recent Saturday Night Live (SNL) sketch imagines a wild array of celebrity contenders for the audiobook role. In the pre-taped sketch aired on the Nov. 11 episode hosted by Timothée Chalamet, SNL cast member Chloe Fineman takes on the role of Britney Spears, presenting auditions from an eclectic mix of stars.
The entertaining clips feature impersonations of various celebrities vying for the coveted narrator spot, ranging from Timothée Chalamet and Bill Hader to Neil deGrasse Tyson and Jada Pinkett Smith. Fineman skillfully transitions from Spears to Natasha Lyonne, and then to Julia Fox, delivering a comedic performance that keeps viewers laughing.
A surprising twist reveals that Chalamet himself is in the running for the gig, portrayed by Fineman in a hilariously manic and illiterate version of the Wonka star. Chalamet also makes a cameo appearance as Martin Scorsese, complete with bushy eyebrows, referencing their collaboration on a Blue de Chanel perfume commercial.
The sketch showcases a range of impersonations, including Sarah Sherman as John Mulaney, James Austin Johnson as Werner Herzog, Ego Nwodim as Pinkett Smith, Chloe Troast as Dame Maggie Smith, and Molly Kearney recreating the Kevin James meme.
While most impersonations read or summarized actual excerpts from Spears’ memoir, Fineman as Julia Fox takes a different approach, quoting a viral tweet featuring a fake excerpt from the book. The humorous twist adds to the entertainment value of the SNL sketch, which provides a lighthearted take on the buzz surrounding Britney Spears’ memoir and the celebrities who might have auditioned for the role.