Kate McKinnon's tongue 'shedding' Kate McKinnon has developed a condition called "geographic tongue", which has seen patches of skin shed away. 7 September 2025 Kate McKinnon's tongue is "shedding". Kate McKinnon has geographic tongue The Roses actress has developed an inflammatory condition called "geographic tongue", which is harmless but looks "gross" and has been sharing pictures of the inside of her mouth with a friend who has the same issue. Discussing the last picture she took on her phone, she told People magazine: "I took a photo of my tongue and sent it to an actor friend of mine.