Vice President Kamala Harris has recently expressed her approval of Maya Rudolph’s impression of her on the popular show, Saturday Night Live (SNL). During a Tuesday appearance on ABC’s morning talk show, The View, Harris was shown a clip of Rudolph parodying her during the cold open of SNL’s new season premiere.
In the sketch, Rudolph began by saying, “Your fun aunt has returned,” and continued with a humorous take on Harris’s campaigning style. Harris, visibly surprised, exclaimed, “Oh my God! I hadn’t seen that.” When asked for her thoughts on the impersonation, Harris praised Rudolph, mentioning how spot-on she was and noting the attention to detail in her outfit and mannerisms.
Rudolph’s return to SNL to portray the Vice President came after viewers insisted on seeing her reprise her fan-favorite character following President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek re-election. The Bridesmaids actor originally debuted her Harris impression in 2019, engaging in amusing banter with Woody Harrelson’s Biden and riffing on Harris’s memorable lines from the Democratic primary debates. She then brought back her impersonation in the show’s 46th season in 2021.
Amid fewer than a month remaining until the November election, Harris has intensified her media appearances, including interviews on 60 Minutes and the popular Call Her Daddy podcast. Scheduled to make appearances on Howard Stern’s SiriusXM radio show and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Harris’s recent guest spot on Alexandra Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast garnered mixed reactions from listeners. Cooper addressed potential backlash, explaining her decision to invite Harris to discuss important topics like women’s issues, mental health, relationships, and sexuality.
Harris’s engagement with various media platforms underscores her commitment to connect with a diverse audience and address crucial societal issues during the ongoing election season. The Vice President’s positive response to Rudolph’s SNL depiction reflects her approachable and good-humoured nature, resonating with viewers and showcasing her ability to embrace humour and portrayals of herself in the public sphere.