SNL’s Ashley Padilla Passes 100-Sketch Milestone in Record Time
SNL’s Ashley Padilla Hits 100 Sketches Fast Ashley Padilla has emerged as one of the most talked-about performers on Saturday Night Live , reaching a remarkable milestone this weekend: 100 sketch appearances in an exceptionally short period since joining the cast. That tally underscores what many fans and critics are calling a breakout year for the featured player. Padilla, who became a Saturday Night Live cast member at the start of the show’s 50th season in 2024 , has quickly become a dependable and versatile presence in sketches across seasons 50 and 51. While some cast members take years to reach this mark, Padilla’s ascent has been unusually fast, prompting chatter among fans and insiders about her potential future upgrade from featured player to repertory status. A Comic with a Unique Path and Voice Before SNL , Padilla was a Groundlings Main Stage performer in Los Angeles —an improvisational comedy troupe known for spawning comedy stars such as Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy . She also has acting credits on shows like Nigh…
