Sweeney claimed it was rare to have sketches that featured predominantly female cast members.
Thats even though likely public targets like the Clintons were in the news.
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The Clintons were notoriously protective of Chelsea during their time in the White House.
(L-R) Julia Sweeney (as Chelsea Clinton), Phil Hartman (as President Bill Clinton), Jan Hooks (as First Lady HIllary Clinton) in 1993)Al Levine /NBC/courtesy Everett Collection
If you say that, youre saying Im unattractive!
She claimed that she wasnt trying to play her unattractive.
I just didnt wear makeup and put on braces, Sweeney said.
That was it, and a wig.
Nonetheless, Sweeney said, I understood what Hillary was saying, especially now that Im a parent.
Its like, yeah f off.
I mean, dont play kids.
She was right, that was wrong.
Although Sweeney didnt touch the role again,SNLcontinued with its digs against Chelsea Clinton.
Michaels issued an apology on behalf of the show to the 13-year-old Chelsea.
Shes a kid, a kid who didnt choose to be in public life.
