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Ashley Padilla

Ashley Padilla is an American comedian and actress best known as a featured player on Saturday Night Live, which she joined for its 50th season in 2024.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ashley Padilla is an American comedian and actress best known as a featured player on Saturday Night Live, which she joined for its 50th season in 2024. She has also appeared in television projects including Curb Your Enthusiasm and Night Court. She was born on May 27, 1993.

Early life and training

Ashley Padilla was born in 1993 in Alameda County, California. Sources describe her as having grown up in the San Francisco Bay Area and later training and performing with The Groundlings in Los Angeles.

Saturday Night Live

Padilla joined Saturday Night Live as a featured player in 2024 for the show’s 50th season. Media coverage in 2025 and 2026 described her as a breakout performer and noted her increasing visibility on the program.

Other screen work

Before and alongside SNL, Padilla appeared in television credits such as Curb Your Enthusiasm and Night Court. Industry profiles also identify her as a writer.

Recent career developments

In June 2026, reporting said Padilla was cast with Emma Stone and Chris Pine in The Catch, a romantic-comedy film directed by Dave McCary and expected in 2027.

Key facts

  • Padilla is a featured cast member on Saturday Night Live.
  • She joined SNL in 2024 for the show’s 50th season.
  • She has acted in television series including Curb Your Enthusiasm and Night Court.
  • Reliable biographical sources place her birth date as May 27, 1993.
  • She has been associated with The Groundlings, an improv and sketch comedy troupe.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ashley Padilla?
Ashley Padilla is an American comedian and actress known for being a featured player on Saturday Night Live.
When was Ashley Padilla born?
She was born on May 27, 1993.
What is Ashley Padilla known for?
She is best known for Saturday Night Live and has also appeared in Curb Your Enthusiasm and Night Court.
When did Ashley Padilla join SNL?
She joined Saturday Night Live in 2024 for its 50th season.
What comedy troupe is Ashley Padilla associated with?
She has been associated with The Groundlings in Los Angeles.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashley_Padilla
    Supports: Birth date, occupation, SNL featured player status, and 2026 film casting note.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5455952/
    Supports: Birthplace, occupations, and screen credits including Saturday Night Live, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Night Court.
  3. The Groundlings — https://groundlings.com/people/ashley-padilla
    Supports: Association with The Groundlings and move to Los Angeles to pursue comedy.
  4. Variety — https://variety.com/2026/tv/awards/ashley-padilla-snl-diane-keaton-social-media-breakout-star-1236779410/
    Supports: SNL breakout coverage, joining in 2024, and recent career profile details.
  5. Los Angeles Times — https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2026-05-28/snl-saturday-night-live-ashley-padilla
    Supports: Second season on SNL and profile of her comedic style and recent work.