Stefon
Stefon Meyers (né Zolesky), more commonly known as Stefon, is a fictional character created by Bill Hader and John Mulaney, and portrayed by Hader on the American sketch-comedy television show Saturday Night Live (SNL). The character first appeared in a 2008 sketch in an episode hosted by Ben Affleck, then in 2010, he became a correspondent on Weekend Update, SNL's recurring satirical news segment. Stefon is based on people Hader and Mulaney encountered, including a club promoter and a barista at a coffee shop Hader frequented.
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| First appearance | November 1, 2008 |
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| Gender | Male |
| Title | City Correspondent |
| Occupation | Correspondent for SNL's Weekend Update |
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| Nationality | American |
Stefon is described as a "city correspondent"; when asked about recommendations for events and destinations in New York City, Stefon suggests unusual nightclubs and parties with bizarre characters and themes. The character is also shown to be infatuated with the Weekend Update anchor, Seth Meyers, and in his final appearance as a recurring character, the two proclaimed their love for each other. Because lines for Weekend Update are read from cue cards, Mulaney changed the script before the live broadcast to make Hader break character.
Widely regarded as Hader's most memorable character on Saturday Night Live, Stefon has become a fan favorite and has made multiple guest appearances since Hader left the show; however, the character has also been criticized due to his stereotypical nature and use of derogatory terms.