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Few televisions shows can transcend time. For the most part, TV shows are on the air for a few seasons and are lucky if they make it past ten seasons. However, the iconic sketch comedy series, Saturday Night Live, is in a league all its own. The legendary show changed television and comedy in ways nobody could expect.

The series first went on the air on October 11, 1975. The show is now it the 45th season and continues to be a force in comedy. SNL has featured a long list of talented comedians over 45 seasons. Many cast members went on to become significant stars, including, Tina Fey, Seth Myers, and Bill Murray.

SNL cast members often go on to have successful television and movie careers. Several cast members have a reputation for being sweethearts off-screen. Not only does SNL produce talented performers, but many of them are some of the nicest celebs in Hollywood. They're kind to the people they work with and nice their fans.

Of course, that's not the case for everyone. There's a long list of SNL celebs who have bad reputations. It's time time to take a closer look at the iconic sketch comedy series. Here are 10 Saturday Night Live Cast Members Who Are Sweethearts (10 Who Act Like Jerks).

20 Pete Davidson - Jerk

Pete Davidson has ended up at the center of controversy on a few occasions. He is known for his blunt and outspoken sense of humor. There's nothing he won't joke about and no topic he won't touch. He proved that when he mocked wounded war veteran and congressman, Dan Crenshaw, for wearing an eye patch.

Of course, his personal life is just as wild. For instance, while dating Cazzie David, he purchased an engagement ring that he gave to Ariana Grande when they began dating a few weeks later.

19 Kristen Wiig - Sweetheart

Kristen Wiig was part of one of the golden eras of SNL. Indeed, Wiig and several other female comedians took over the show. For years before, male comedians had dominated SNL.

Wiig spends her free time heavily involved in charity work. She has a big heart and does her best to help those less fortunate. She uses her fame and stature to help the poor and those that require help.

18 Chris Kattan - Jerk

In the late 90s, Chris Kattan was one of the most prominent SNL cast members. Kattan and Will Ferrell even starred in A Night At The Roxbury, which started as an SNL sketch. However, Kattan didn't get along with all of the other cast members.

Tracy Morgan claims that Kattan and Cheri O'Teri disrespected him. Morgan noted that several cast members were very good to him. However, he had some harsh words for Kattan and O'Teri.

17 Aidy Bryant - Sweetheart

It's common for SNL fans to stick around after the show is over. These fans hang out at the back and wait for their favorite stars to walk out. Aidy Bryant is one of the most popular cast members today and fans often note how nice she is in person. Bryant usually takes the time to talk with fans and sign autographs. She goes out of her way when most cast members walk off. Bryant is excellent to fans and always gives them the time of day.

16 Jay Mohr - Jerk

Jay Mohr joined SNL in the mid-90s. He was a writer and performer on the show. Mohr wasn't rude to fans or his co-workers. However, he did the unthinkable in the comedy world. Mohr wrote a sketch which he stole from comedian, Rick Shapiro. He was well aware that he plagiarized the sketch, and even avoided comedy clubs that Shaprio frequented.

Later, it came out that Mohr stole the sketch...and the revelation shocked many at SNL. In many ways, Mohr hasn't been able to recover from that time in his life.

15 Melissa Villasenor - Sweetheart

Melissa Villasenor is one of the newest cast members. She joined the series a few years ago and quickly made an impact. She has gained a lot of fans since joining the show. Of course, it's not only her comedic talent but her off-stage personality that wins her fans.

Fans that wait after the show note she's one of the kindest and most humble cast members. She is often surprised when fans want her attention and autographs. She usually sticks around to take pictures and sign autographs.

14 Joe Piscopo - Jerk

In the mid-80s, SNL seemed as if the end was near. The original cast members left the series and all went on to become stars. However, that forced NBC to find a group of new cast members. The show struggled for a few years until Eddie Murphy and Joe Piscopo blew up. Ratings skyrocketed, and both became focal points of the show.

At the time, Piscopo developed a pretty bad reputation. He was not kind to his co-workers and struggled to get along with Murphy, who was considered the bigger star of the two.

13 Will Ferrell - Sweetheart

In the 90s, Will Ferrell became one of the biggest movie stars in the world. However, it all started for him on Saturday Night Live. Indeed, Ferrell appeared in some of SNL's most iconic sketches.

Ferrell often gets praise for being one of the nicer celebs. He does his best to give time for his fans. At the same time, he loves to mess around with fans. Ferrell is one of the most popular performers on and off-screen.

12 John Belushi - Jerk

The original cast members that started in 1975 were dubbed "The Not Ready For Prime Time Players." The cast members went on to have great careers, but there were a few that broke out of the pack. John Belushi was one of the breakout stars of the early years.

However, behind the scenes, he wasn't kind to everyone he worked with at SNL. Indeed, Jane Curtin claims he made it difficult for women to contribute to the show. Belushi had misogynistic views that impacted the female cast members. Belushi passed away in the early 80s, at the peak of his career.

11 Colin Jost - Sweetheart

Saturday Night Live has many features that are fixtures on the show. Weekend Update has long been a highlight of the show. The anchors have varied over the years, but Colin Jost and Michael Che are two of the most popular.

Jost makes a good impression on fans and the media. Jost and his girlfriend, Scarlett Johansson, are one of the most adorable new couples. Jost is often sweet to fans and his co-workers.

10 Mike Myers - Jerk

In the early 90s, Mike Myers became one of the breakout stars of SNL. He had everyone talking about his sketches, impersonations, and characters. Eventually, Myers became a major movie star in Hollywood. However, several of Myers' co-stars note he's tough to work with.

Myers is a perfectionist and isn't very kind. He focuses on the work and isn't pleasant when things don't go his way. He has clashed with several of his co-stars.

9 Vanessa Bayer – Sweetheart

Vanessa Bayer quickly became a standout on SNL. She grew up watching the series and achieved a dream by ending up on the show. As noted, several fans often wait for the cast members once the show is over. Fans praise Bayer for the kind way she treats them. In fact, she's considered one of the nicest cast members on the show.

8 Nora Dunn - Jerk

In the 90s, Nora Dunn landed a spot as an SNL cast member. However, she didn't get along with her co-stars at all. Indeed, she made enemies on the show and ruffled a few feathers.

NBC executives had enough of her and decided not to renew her deal.

Dunn was aware this might happen, so she boycotted the episode hosted by Andrew Dice Clay. She cited his misogynistic routine as the reason for her boycott. This angered the show's producers, and her co-stars, even more.

7 Bill Hader - Sweetheart

Since leaving SNL, Bill Hader has found a great deal of success. At first, he landed minor roles, but soon, he became the star. Indeed, critics and fans praise his role in the hit HBO comedy, Barry.

Hader is also one of the nicest celebs off camera. He's kind to his co-stars, comes across great in the media, and makes time for his fans. He's one of the most popular with his co-stars and friends.

6 Jimmy Fallon - Jerk

Jimmy Fallon has always been popular with viewers. He was a fixture at SNL for years and now hosts The Tonight Show. However, Fallon rubbed some of his co-workers the wrong way.

For instance, Fallon often laughed during sketches and broke character. Tracy Morgan noted he felt Fallon did that on purpose to steal the spotlight. Morgan even spoke with Fallon about the laughing and warned Fallon not to do that in his sketches. Fallon never laughed during a Morgan sketch.

5 Bobby Moynihan - Sweetheart

Bobby Moynihan isn't just a great SNL cast member. He's also one of the nicest celebs to meet in person. Indeed, Moynihan goes out of his way to be kind to his fans. He meets with them after the show and takes the time to talk with them. He takes pictures and signs autographs.

Fans praise him for his interactions with them. He's kind and friendly to his co-workers as well. There isn't a person that has a bad word to say about him.

4 Fred Armisen - Jerk

Fred Armisen spent years on Saturday Night Live and formed many bonds. Indeed, he often makes cameo appearances on his friends' shows, such as Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Late Night With Seth Myers. However, he doesn't have a good reputation with everyone. According to rumors, he's a womanizer and has not always been faithful to his girlfriends. He was once married to actress Elizabeth Moss and admitted to being a terrible husband.

3 Kate McKinnon - Sweetheart

Kate McKinnon is one of the highlights of the show nowadays. She often steals the show and is now moving into a film career. McKinnon's impressions and characters will have a lasting effect. Fans also praise her for being one of the nicest of the cast members.

As noted, fans wait for the cast after the show, and McKinnon always makes time for them. She takes pictures and signs autographs. She's also nice to the people she works with and has a great reputation overall.

2 Chevy Chase – Jerk

Chevy Chase will go down in SNL history as the biggest jerk. He was a cast member in the first season and also the first breakout star. Chase began to behave as if he was too good for the cast and the show. He treated them like they were below him. Chase even had a fistfight with Bill Murray, when Chase returned to host the following season.

Chase has had problems anytime he appears on the show. He's mean to the writers and cast members. Chase even claims that SNL hasn't been funny since he left the series in the 70s.

1 Andy Samberg - Sweetheart

It's nearly impossible to find someone that doesn't love Andy Samberg. He's one of the nicest celebs in Hollywood. He often stole the show on SNL but didn't let the fame go to his head. He's one of the most courteous and most humble celebs. Fans and his friends praise Samberg for being such a great guy.

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