Jimmy Fallon's Youthful Suicide Note: A Look Back and a Lesson in Context

Jimmy Fallon Recalls Past Suicidal Thoughts, Clarifies It Was a Youthful Statement NEW YORK, June 3, 2025 – A recent interview clip featuring comedian Jimmy Fallon has resurfaced, revealing a past journal entry where he expressed suicidal ideation if he failed to join Saturday Night Live (SNL) by age 25. The video, which has quickly gained traction online, shows Fallon discussing this with an interviewer, offering context and clarifying his intentions. "Yeah, I wrote that in something, some journal or something," Fallon said in the clip. "'If I don’t get on ‘Saturday Night Live’ by the age of 25, then I’ll kill myself.'" However, Fallon went on to explain that the statement was made in his youth, and it wasn’t a genuine threat. He knew he had a good chance of getting on the show, and the statement was more of an expression of his intense desire for success. The video has sparked discussions online about mental health and the pressures faced by young people in the entertainment industry. While Fallon's statement is concerning, his subsequent clarification provides important context and highlights the importance of understanding the nuances of such comments.