Jimmy Fallon Reveals Early Career Mental Health Struggles in Hollywood

Jimmy Fallon has opened up about his mental health struggles during his early career when he moved from New York to Los Angeles to pursue comedy. Despite being generally positive, he described this period as one of his lowest moments, recalling attempts to afford therapy and writing a letter to a close friend expressing doubt about his ability to succeed. Fallon also shared his long-standing obsession with Saturday Night Live (SNL), which he dreamed of joining since high school and saw as his primary goal in life. He admitted to missing social events to watch SNL live and once told Rolling Stone that not making SNL before age 25 would have led him to consider suicide, underscoring the pressure he felt. His story highlights the challenges behind his rise to fame as a Tonight Show host and former SNL cast member, revealing a more vulnerable side to the comedian's journey. Fallon's candidness offers a view into the mental health issues faced by entertainers early in their careers.