Michelle Wolf Says Amy Schumer Took Monologue Credit
Wolf alleges Schumer claimed material she wrote for Kim Kardashian's SNL monologue, a claim Kardashian later partly echoed.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Comedy
During her For Linda stand-up set, comedian Michelle Wolf alleged that Amy Schumer took credit for material Wolf wrote for Kim Kardashian's October 2021 Saturday Night Live opening monologue. In 2022, Kardashian said Wolf had really written the monologue.
Why it matters
The allegation raises questions about how credit is assigned for comedy writing, particularly when writers work on material delivered by celebrity hosts. It also highlights how comedy material is often shaped by multiple contributors behind the scenes.
Schumer reportedly cited about 10 million viewers for the SNL broadcast and roughly 300 million followers for Kardashian. The extraction does not confirm these figures independently or provide a comparator.
The players
Michelle Wolf
Michelle Wolf is an American comedian and writer known for her work on Netflix's The Break with Michelle Wolf and for her stand-up specials.
Amy Schumer
Amy Schumer is an American comedian, actress, and writer known for her sketch series Inside Amy Schumer and her hosting of Saturday Night Live.
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian is an American media personality, businesswoman, and reality television star who hosted Saturday Night Live in October 2021.
The details
Wolf made the claim during a stand-up performance before a live audience, saying she wrote Kardashian's opening monologue, which included a joke about her sex tape. Kardashian later said on a podcast that Wolf really wrote the monologue, while also crediting help from Schumer and Dave Chapelle.
Timeline
October 2021: Kardashian hosts SNL and delivers the opening monologue.
2022: Kardashian says on a podcast that Wolf wrote her monologue.
November 9, 2026: Wolf makes the allegation during her For Linda stand-up set.
Legal Context
The dispute centers on Kardashian's October 2021 SNL monologue, a high-profile hosting appearance whose authorship was later questioned in public. It reflects a recurring question in late-night and sketch comedy about how writing credit is assigned to celebrity hosts.
Viewers interested in the material can watch Wolf's For Linda stand-up set and Kardashian's SNL episode through the platforms that carry them. The extraction does not specify availability or pricing for either.
The takeaway
Credit for comedy writing is often shared among several contributors, and public claims about authorship can differ from later accounts. Readers following such disputes may find it useful to compare statements from all named parties.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by EW.
