Mike Myers recalls anxiety attack after joining Saturday Night Live

Mike Myers recently shared that he experienced an anxiety attack when he joined Saturday Night Live in 1989. He felt intimidated by the talent of his castmates, including Phil Hartman and Dana Carvey, leading to feelings of imposter syndrome. Myers gained attention for his character Wayne Campbell, which he first performed at a Second City show. His successful debut led to a call from SNL creator Lorne Michaels, who recognized his talent and invited him to join the cast. Although Myers initially missed SNL due to a scheduling conflict with hockey games, he later appreciated the show's humor. He praised Michaels for his guidance and is set to reprise his role as Shrek in an upcoming film scheduled for July 2026.