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Ashley Padilla on Writing a Book With Diane Keaton, Staying Off Social Media and Becoming an ‘SNL’ Breakout Star: ‘I Assumed People Would Go, We Hate Her!’

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Ashley Padilla just landed a featured player spot on Saturday Night Live—a career milestone she's celebrating while collaborating with actor Diane Keaton on a book called 'Fashion First.' Despite her sudden comedy spotlight, Padilla is bucking industry trends by staying off social media. According to Variety, she wasn't sure audiences would connect with her, but SNL's invitation suggests her brand of humor has already won people over.

Source: https://variety.com/2026/tv/awards/ashley-padilla-snl-dia...

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