Harris makes surprise appearance on SNL and gives advice to fictional self played by Maya Rudolph
Harris makes surprise appearance on SNL and gives advice to fictional self played by Maya Rudolph
Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live" during the show’s final episode before Election Day, giving her fictional counterpart, played by Maya Rudolph, some encouraging advice. "You got this," Harris told her "SNL" alter ego.
The cold open began with a spoof of CNN's "The Source with Kaitlan Collins," showing a parody of a Trump rally before cutting backstage to a fictional Harris event in Philadelphia.
After Andy Samberg, portraying second gentleman Doug Emhoff, left the set, Rudolph sat at a dressing table, expressing a wish to speak with "someone who's been in my shoes – a Black, South Asian woman running for president, ideally from the Bay Area." Suddenly, the real-life Harris appeared, dressed similarly to Rudolph, for a friendly exchange. Rudolph has portrayed Harris multiple times on "SNL," initially debuting the role in a 2019 primary debate sketch.
“It is nice to see you, Kamala," said the vice president. "I’m just here to remind you, you got this, because you can do something your opponent cannot: you can open doors.” The interaction played out through a set piece designed to look like a mirror, and Rudolph even humorously mimicked Harris’s laugh. “I don’t really laugh like that, do I?” Harris asked, to which Rudolph replied, “A little bit.”
The episode featured additional appearances from cast members and actors, including Samberg, Jim Gaffigan as Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and Dana Carvey as President Joe Biden.
Harris’s cameo, just days before Election Day, aligns with the campaign’s final media push, which includes appearances in accessible interviews with figures like Alex Cooper of "Call Her Daddy" and radio host Charlamagne Tha God. Harris remains in a tight race with former President Donald Trump.
Comedian John Mulaney hosted the show, which also featured musical guest Chappell Roan. "SNL" has long incorporated political satire, from White House press briefings to campaign debates. The show's 50th season, which began in September, included sketches on both Harris and Trump’s campaign rallies.
While impersonators usually play political figures on "SNL," politicians themselves rarely appear. However, Saturday's show also featured Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, up for reelection this year, in a skit called "What's the Name?" where he humorously asked contestants to recognize him, reminding them of his role as Hillary Clinton’s 2016 vice-presidential running mate.
Throughout "SNL's" history, politicians like Trump and Hillary Clinton have made appearances, and even Barack Obama appeared during his 2008 campaign.
Harris makes surprise appearance on SNL and gives advice to fictional self played by Maya Rudolph
Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live" during the show’s final episode before Election Day, giving her fictional counterpart, played by Maya Rudolph, some encouraging advice. "You got this," Harris told her "SNL" alter ego.
The cold open began with a spoof of CNN's "The Source with Kaitlan Collins," showing a parody of a Trump rally before cutting backstage to a fictional Harris event in Philadelphia.
After Andy Samberg, portraying second gentleman Doug Emhoff, left the set, Rudolph sat at a dressing table, expressing a wish to speak with "someone who's been in my shoes – a Black, South Asian woman running for president, ideally from the Bay Area." Suddenly, the real-life Harris appeared, dressed similarly to Rudolph, for a friendly exchange. Rudolph has portrayed Harris multiple times on "SNL," initially debuting the role in a 2019 primary debate sketch.
“It is nice to see you, Kamala," said the vice president. "I’m just here to remind you, you got this, because you can do something your opponent cannot: you can open doors.” The interaction played out through a set piece designed to look like a mirror, and Rudolph even humorously mimicked Harris’s laugh. “I don’t really laugh like that, do I?” Harris asked, to which Rudolph replied, “A little bit.”
The episode featured additional appearances from cast members and actors, including Samberg, Jim Gaffigan as Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and Dana Carvey as President Joe Biden.
Harris’s cameo, just days before Election Day, aligns with the campaign’s final media push, which includes appearances in accessible interviews with figures like Alex Cooper of "Call Her Daddy" and radio host Charlamagne Tha God. Harris remains in a tight race with former President Donald Trump.
Comedian John Mulaney hosted the show, which also featured musical guest Chappell Roan. "SNL" has long incorporated political satire, from White House press briefings to campaign debates. The show's 50th season, which began in September, included sketches on both Harris and Trump’s campaign rallies.
While impersonators usually play political figures on "SNL," politicians themselves rarely appear. However, Saturday's show also featured Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, up for reelection this year, in a skit called "What's the Name?" where he humorously asked contestants to recognize him, reminding them of his role as Hillary Clinton’s 2016 vice-presidential running mate.
Throughout "SNL's" history, politicians like Trump and Hillary Clinton have made appearances, and even Barack Obama appeared during his 2008 campaign.
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