Ego Nwodim on Life After SNL, Rest, and Lady Bird
Ego Nwodim, who left Saturday Night Live after six seasons in 2025, is now focusing on her podcast 'Thanks Dad' and upcoming film roles in 'Little Brother' and Mindy Kaling's 'Not Suitable for Work'. In a CULTURED magazine interview, she discusses her desire to learn proper rest, her introverted nature offstage, irrational fears about alarms and HVAC sounds, and the influence of C.S. Lewis. She cites the film 'Lady Bird' as a work that helped her understand her relationship with her mother and college experience. Nwodim hopes her biggest contribution to culture is joy and levity. The interview is part of the 2026 CULT100 honorees list.
Key facts
- Ego Nwodim left SNL after six seasons in 2025.
- She hosts the podcast 'Thanks Dad'.
- She appears in the 2026 films 'Little Brother' and 'Not Suitable for Work' (by Mindy Kaling).
- She cites 'Lady Bird' as a meaningful work of art.
- She names C.S. Lewis as a surprising influence.
- She describes herself as introverted offstage.
- Her fears include alarm failure and HVAC sounds.
- She hopes her cultural contribution is joy and levity.
Entities
Artists
- Ego Nwodim
- Mindy Kaling
- C.S. Lewis
Institutions
- Saturday Night Live
- CULTURED
Locations
- New York City
- United States