Jenna Fischer Fired for Sneaking into SNL Party

Before achieving fame on The Office, Jenna Fischer was a typist who used her job's perk of attending TV Critics Association events to sneak into a Saturday Night Live party by pretending to be sick to leave work early. At the party, she met SNL stars like Norm MacDonald and Molly Shannon, the latter of whom gave Fischer heartfelt advice to never give up on her dreams, sharing that it took her 10 years to get on SNL. Unfortunately, Fischer's boss and coworkers were also at the party, which led to her being fired for her deception. Despite losing her job, Fischer considered the experience and Shannon's encouragement invaluable in her journey. Fischer has expressed her admiration for SNL and its cast, describing herself as a devoted fan and groupie before she became part of NBC's family. The story highlights the impact of mentorship and determination in the entertainment industry.