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Ashley Padilla

Ashley Padilla is an American comedian and actress. She is a featured player on Saturday Night Live (SNL), joining the show for its 50th season in 2024.

Early life
Padilla was born on May 27, 1993, and is the second-oldest of four siblings. She spent her earlier childhood in Oakland, California, before moving to Livermore, California with her family. Her father was not in her life and she was raised by a single mother. She attended community college for one week before deciding it was not a good fit for her. Aged 17, she took a job at a Sephora location while living with her grandmother. For some years, she earned income by doing makeup and hair for events alongside her sister. After a difficult time with mental health following a romantic breakup, her mother suggested she pursue comedy. She moved to Los Angeles at age 20 in 2014, where she moved in with the friend of a cousin. She worked as a waitress and served celebrities including actor Jon Hamm, whom she befriended after he hosted SNL during her tenure. ==Career==
Career
2014–2024: Early comedy career and years as personal assistant Padilla initially took improv classes at Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) but did not feel she fit in. "UCB's the cool kids[.] They're brilliant minds over there, too smart for me." == Personal life ==
Personal life
Since joining SNL, Padilla has lived in an apartment in New York City's West Village. She describes herself as a "homebody". ==Filmography==
Filmography
Film Television Music videos ==References==
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