Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on the latest episode of “Saturday Night Live” and stole the show with her lighthearted humor. The Vice President stopped by Studio 8H at 30 Rockefeller Plaza for the cold open, where she appeared in the mirror alongside Maya Rudolph, who has been portraying her on the show.
In the skit, Maya’s Kamala expresses the desire to chat with someone who understands her experiences as a Black and Southeast Asian woman running for President. The real Kamala then appears in the mirror, jokingly saying “You and me both, sister” to thunderous applause from the audience.
Taking a playful jab at Donald Trump, Kamala quips that Maya’s version of her can win the election because she can do things her opponent can’t, like opening doors. This references Trump’s recent struggle with opening the door to a garbage truck he was driving.
The skit continues with a humorous back-and-forth between the two Kamalas, rhyming their names with various words and phrases. The segment concludes with the two standing arm-in-arm and delivering the iconic “Live from New York, It’s Saturday night” line before host John Mulaney takes the stage.
Earlier in the day, Kamala had been speaking at a rally in Atlanta before unexpectedly rerouting Air Force 2 to NYC for the “SNL” appearance. Despite the change in plans, Kamala’s appearance on the show was a hit with fans and critics alike.
Overall, Kamala Harris’s cameo on “SNL” provided a refreshing and entertaining break from the intensity of the election season. Her humor and charisma shone through, making for a memorable and enjoyable moment on the iconic sketch comedy show.
