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Kate McKinnon joined the cast ofSaturday Night Liveat a transitional moment in the shows storied history.
McKinnon dominated the scene, debuting a mix of quirky original characters and iconic impressions.
It wasnt just viewers who recognized that the long-running sketch show had a new star.
In honor of her return to Studio 8H, weve rounded up the best moments from McKinnons ten-year-run.
In it, she plays Penelope Cruz opposite Sofia Vergara as they film a Pantene shampoo commercial.
Its an infectious,A Star Is Bornmoment, only aided by Bobby Moynihans uncontrollable off-screen laughter.
Written by McKinnon and Bryant, alongside Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider, the song evensnagged an Emmy nomination.
Two somethings, in fact (Dyke and Fats later saved Christmas).
Its a wacky, sympathetic, and intimate look at Merkel and imbued a surprising familiarity onto her persona.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg (various)
McKinnons favorite impression was also probably her best.
Her Ginsburns zings (usually reserved for Republicans) that result in dancing.
Did it become one of McKinnons most popular recurring bits?
(Butternut is a mastermind of psychological manipulation, who specializes in gaslighting.)
Instead, they request one thing: grandchildren.
Its McKinnon at her very best: playing a chain-smoking oddball original who cant sit correctly in a chair.
