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‘SNL’ Writer Harper Steele Recalls Giving Jay-Z a Real Joint for Will Ferrell Sketch | Video
Harper Steele is taking credit for being the first person to incorporate a real drug into an episode of “Saturday Night Live.” The former writer and star of “Will & Harper” sat down with ...
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Q&A | Esteemed former SNL writer Harper Steele opens up about the importance of friendship ahead of new film, ‘Will and Harper’
Harper Steele is an American writer and filmmaker from Iowa City. She worked on sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live from 1995-2008, during which time she was promoted to the role of writing ...
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25 Years Later, ‘SNL’ Vet Reveals How One Classic Jay-Z Sketch Went Up in Smoke
Former Saturday Night Live writer Harper Steele claims she came to Jay-Z’s aid during an episode during the 26th season in a unique way. Steele recently appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers ...
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‘Will & Harper’ Trailer: Will Ferrell Reunites with Trans ‘SNL’ Writer Harper Steele for Cross Country Road Trip
Ferrell reunites with former “Saturday Night Live” writer and friend Harper Steele for a cross-country road trip during which the duo discuss Steele’s life since coming out as a transgender ...
Netflix star Harper Steele, Will Ferrell’s road trip buddy, named S.F. Pride Grand Marshal
Harper Steele, the Emmy-winning writer and star of the Netflix documentary “Will & Harper,” has been named the 2025 Celebrity Grand Marshal for San Francisco Pride. Best known for her 13-year tenure ...
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Former SNL writer visits her Iowa hometown in documentary 'Will & Harper'
After comedy writer Harper Steele transitioned and came out as a trans woman, Ferrell suggested they take a cross-country road trip. The result is the documentary Will & Harper, which will have an ...
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Will Ferrell and Harper Steele on Their 30-Year Friendship and Emotional Journey Driving Across the U.S. (Exclusive)
The 'Saturday Night Live' alums filmed their road trip documentary 'Will & Harper' after Steele ... to become Movie-Star Will Ferrell; Steele became head writer of SNL. Both would welcome children ...
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Will Ferrell Cries As ‘Will & Harper’ Director Hails Actor’s Love for Trans Friend in New Netflix Film
By Lily Ford Will Ferrell began crying Sunday night as director Josh Greenbaum hailed the love he and former Saturday Night Live writer Harper Steele bring to the screen in their new Netflix film ...
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Will Ferrell and Harper Steele Insisted Netflix Release ‘Will & Harper’ Before Election Day So People Could ‘Start Having Important Discussions in Their Living Rooms’
The film chronicles a cross-country road trip that Will Ferrell took with former “Saturday Night Live” head writer Harper Steele shortly after her transition. “When we sat down with Netflix ...
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How Harper Steele juggled friendship, transition and greasy food with Will Ferrell in doc
When Harper Steele finally pushed send on one of ... a vernacular sensibility honed over years as the head writer at “Saturday Night Live” and still more years as a screenwriter.
'SNL' Writer Harper Steele Recalls Giving Jay-Z a Real Joint for Will Ferrell Sketch | Video
H arper Steele is taking credit for being the first person to incorporate a real drug into an episode of "Saturday Night Live." The former writer and star of "Will & Harper" sat down with Seth ...