Snl Cast Member Reveals 'snl cast' Story of Meeting Taylor Swift
snl cast performer Marcello Hernández shared a brief but memorable encounter with Taylor Swift during a recent appearance on the podcast Therapuss, saying he met her once at an SNL afterparty where the pair took a shot together. The anecdote landed as Hernández continues to build a higher public profile through viral sketches, a recently released stand-up special and announced film roles.
Snl Cast Member's Podcast Moment
On the Therapuss episode, host Jake Shane asked if Hernández had ever crossed paths with Swift. Hernández responded that he had met her once and described her as "sweet, " saying she was with Travis Kelce at the afterparty. He added that he brought shots and the two "did like a shot together, " summing up the encounter as "cool. " The host and guest sat across from each other in Shane's studio, which is designed like a therapist's office.
Inside the snl cast anecdote
The anecdote was one item in a wider conversation on the podcast in which Hernández spoke about other personal and professional topics. He discussed how he met his girlfriend, his knowledge of astrology, what it was like to film his stand-up special and how he earned his spot on SNL. The host on that episode was identified as a 26-year-old, and Hernández was described as a 28-year-old comedian.
Career context and next steps
Hernández has been a cast member on SNL since the show's 48th season and joined the program in 2022. His stand-up special, American Boy, was released on Jan. 7. He has been the star of viral sketches, including the "Domingo" sketch in which he plays a past Latin lover of a bride named Kelsey. Beyond sketch work, Hernández has screen credits that include playing Esteban in Happy Gilmore 2 and announced voice roles in upcoming animated films titled 72 Hours, The Angry Birds Movie 3 and Shrek 5, slated to arrive across the coming seasons.
Therapuss premiered in early January 2024, and new episodes are released every Wednesday at 10 p. m. ET. In the episode featuring Hernández, the brief Swift encounter was treated as a light anecdote amid broader career-focused conversation.
With his recent special release and multiple film projects on the slate, Hernández's interviews and public appearances are likely to draw attention for both personal stories and professional updates. If his pattern of viral sketches and cross-platform projects continues, similar anecdotes and promotional moments may surface as he promotes upcoming work.
