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Julia Sweeney Addresses Criticism Of “Pat”, Says ‘SNL’ Character Was Not Trans Or Nonbinary


In recent years the character of indeterminate gender has come under criticism as a mockery of trans and nonbinary people.

Julia Sweeney ‘s “Pat” was a frequent and popular sketch star during the 1990s era of Saturday Night Live, but in recent years the character of indeterminate gender has come under criticism as a mockery of trans and nonbinary people. Appearing today on ABC’s The View, Sweeney addressed the criticism, saying she “took it to heart” and has “thought about it a lot.” Sweeney was on The View, along with other former cast members Laraine Newman and Leslie Jones, to talk about the upcoming SNL50: The Anniversary Special, airing on NBC and Peacock Sunday, February 16.

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