Vanity Fair Alters Chloe Fineman Video on Pantsing Incident with Child

A recently edited Vanity Fair video featuring the cast of Saturday Night Live has garnered widespread attention. The clip focused on Chloe Fineman recounting a controversial incident from her past as a camp counselor.

Overview of the SNL Cast Video

The video showcases Fineman alongside fellow cast members Mikey Day, Sarah Sherman, Ashley Padilla, Jane Wickline, and James Austin Johnson. They participate in a game titled “SNL Cast Test How Well They Know Each Other.”

Chloe Fineman’s Pantsing Story

In one segment of the game, Fineman prompts her colleagues to guess the job from which she was fired and later rehired. The humorous speculations include suggestions of being dismissed for “racially insensitive comments” or a poor attitude at a restaurant. During the discussion, it is revealed that Fineman was 16 years old at the time of her firing.

Fineman shared the incident, stating, “I was fired as a camp counselor. I pantsed a boy.” She explained that the boy often lifted her shirt and recounted how she sought revenge during a hike. “I yanked his pants down,” she admitted, which led to her dismissal.

Editing Controversy

Viewers quickly noticed that this edited version was different from the original release. In the initial clip, Fineman described the child as being just six years old. When she revealed the details of the incident, her castmates appeared taken aback, especially Padilla, who remarked, “Oh, honey, I think you’re on a list somewhere.”

Public Reaction

The changes sparked curiosity and discussion on social media platforms, particularly TikTok, where users highlighted both versions of the clip. The reasons behind Vanity Fair’s edits remain unclear, raising questions about potential backlash or requests for alterations.

The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to Vanity Fair for clarification on the decisions made regarding the content of the video.