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Druski channels fraudster Elizabeth Holmes in ‘You Can See Everything’ spoof for ‘SNL’ debut
Comedian Druski portrayed Elizabeth Holmes in a parody trailer during his “Saturday Night Live” debut, recreating scenes from a documentary about the convicted fraudster. The sketch drew on Holmes’ denials of wrongdoing and her public image, bringing renewed attention to the story behind Theranos.
Druski wore prosthetics, a blond wig and a beige sweater, while Jane Wickline played Holmes in the parody. The documentary, released on 16 October, was filmed in May 2023, shortly before Holmes began serving an 11-year sentence; she was convicted of wire fraud and defrauding investors in 2022 after Theranos’ blood-testing claims were challenged.
In short
- Druski played Elizabeth Holmes in an “SNL” parody trailer.
- Jane Wickline portrayed Holmes in the sketch.
- The spoof drew on a documentary filmed shortly before Holmes’ prison term.
Explained simply
Theranos was a US company founded by Elizabeth Holmes that claimed it could run many medical tests using just a small amount of blood. Its claims attracted investment and made Holmes a high-profile figure, but investigations found the technology did not work as promised.
Holmes was convicted of defrauding investors and wire fraud in 2022 and later began serving an 11-year prison sentence. The case became a prominent example of the scrutiny faced by start-ups making major claims about new technology, particularly when those claims affect investors and patients.