'SNL' host Inde Navarrette claps back at Shane Gillis in monologue
Actress Inde Navarrette used her 'Saturday Night Live' hosting debut to mock comedian Shane Gillis for his controversial comments about women's gym attire. The segment featured a comedic skit involving her boyfriend and various Halloween-themed performances by the cast.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights ongoing cultural tensions within the comedy industry regarding gender-based humor and the public accountability of performers.
Hear this story "Obsession" horror star Inde Navarrette brought some fresh blood to an existing "Saturday Night Live" wound on Halloween, taking a pointed swipe at recent host Shane Gillis' controversial joke about women's workout clothes.
Navarrette, 25, making her "SNL" hosting debut on Oct. 31, explained during the monologue that she was shocked to land the role of Rogue in the upcoming "X-Men" movie and realized she would have to get in great shape for the superhero assignment.
"It's really important to get fit, so I've been working out a lot. Every morning, I put on my little whore outfit, and I hit the gym," Navarrette said with a smile, letting it linger with a laugh, drawing howls from the Studio 8H audience.
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