Maya Rudolph on Playing VP Kamala Harris on SNL, Coming from a Show Biz Family & Her Love for RuPaul

[@cleverusername9369]

Something I love about Maya is her ability to be both extremely elegant and queenly, but also one of the goofiest, most physically hilarious people ever.

[@Moluccan56]

She remains herself when not ‘on’. Pretty confident.

[@anovosedlik]

I didn't even see your comment and I wrote the exact same thing--she can be graceful but also SO funny! She's awesome.

[@hayberdasher8625]

She has that Carol Burnett energy

[@carmeira]

Well said 👏

[@temple13]

Absolutely agree ​@@hayberdasher8625

[@shidab1724]

She’s a national treasure. Period.

[@TheClairemyst]

Both of them.

[@BoDelaire]

thanks

[@shanemontgomery1358]

Beat me to it - agreed!

[@Andre-kg6fu]

I could argue that she's an INTERnational treasure perhaps, but that would be a bit too far?

[@shidab1724]

@@Andre-kg6fu international superstar but homegrown 😉

[@rachel_rexxx]

I recently rewatched her VP debate sketch from 2020 and I had forgotten just how spot on her impression was/is. Looking forward to season 50!

[@lovethefields]

Did you mean season 05? Wow! (JC😂)

[@carriemartin1301]

My husband and I rewatched it as well and we both were saying to one another "Can't waaait for her to reprise this role, especially now!!"

[@pucciann]

Will Kate or Kristin take on the recurring guest role of Gwen Walz…. Who do you hope will play Tim Walz? Who will play Doug? (Sad and glad that James Austin Johnson’s DJT will hopefully be retired…. who am I kidding there will be trials and hopefully prison… and GOD WILLING no POTUS)

[@JupiterMoon19]

I wish they’d start the season earlier just because of all the jokes they are missing out on. 😂 4:55

[@David-wi4kn]

I die for "I'm Speaking"

[@jonathanrio6587]

Minnie Ripperton is a LEGEND! She has MANY beautiful songs besides the iconic Loving You for sure! And she also left us with this treasure that is Maya Rudolph! I'm so glad RuPaul asked her a little about her mother and father.

[@LazyIRanch]

Both of her parents are great talents, and very attractive. Her dad is still a very handsome man. I like to think that Minnie's spirit watches her baby girl and Maya still feels her love.

[@msays1275]

I Still love this song by Minnie....."Inside My Love"........ That one just never gets old for me❤

[@anaiyasmommy1]

Inside My Love and Memory Lane are two of my favorite songs by the late, great Minnie Ripperton.

[@djlovebug]

I live in Gainesville, FL. I brag about the fact that Maya was born here.

[@Prettybirdpink]

❤😂😂😂❤

[@andydv27]

Happy to see RuPaul guest hosting again!!!

[@tyrese3745]

Mmm-hmm, without the “drag”.

[@Langer99]

​@@tyrese3745 In drag would be fun ❤😊

[@RendaJane]

@@tyrese3745 you sound like the drag.

[@tyrese3745]

@@RendaJane Well, excuse *me.* I wasn’t trying to be rude and insulting.

[@RendaJane]

@@tyrese3745 It just didn’t sound like that with the quotes. But I trust you know what you meant. It comes off as if you were saying something else like it wouldn’t be a happy thing to see RuPaul in drag. Sorry I misunderstood.

[@beachlover9705]

Love love Maya Rudolph. We don't get enough of her!

[@sarahfoster2242]

omg the way Ru didn't miss a beat when asking "Do you know who the father is?" is HILARIOUS.

[@RaymondHng]

And she's ready to use the line "There's an ointment for that" when necessary.

[@damien1781]

Well ru had her own show in the 90s then drag race she’s not new to the game

[@whatifschrodingersboxwasacofin]

Yeah, they don’t even have writers on these shows. Just like Hollywood Squares. Just a bunch of hyper-witty home-run improv hitters. 🤦‍♂️

[@sarahfoster2242]

@@whatifschrodingersboxwasacofin you feel better?

[@augusts1]

@@whatifschrodingersboxwasacofin Yes they do have writers for the monologue, skits & interview questions to help them stay on course. They have to to keep within the time constraints they work with on the show.

[@byronkennedy7203]

SNL is gonna Cut Mya a big check when they come back. No one else can play Kamala like Mya

[@Daedaeheyyyyy]

Rrriiiggghhhttt ❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂

[@canaisyoung3601]

They temporarily had Punkie Johnson as Kamala, but that was for a State of the Union sketch that was overshadowed by Scarlett Johanssen's Katie Britt impression. But now Punkie Johnson isn't in the cast anymore, so they're going back to the person who did the impression the best: Maya Rudolph.

[@hahah9650]

Mya = singer. MAYA = this person

[@David-wi4kn]

She is perfect doing that role!

[@ImJustaWill]

Kamala, Whitney, Beyonce and so many others.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Never knew that Minnie Riperton was Maya‘s mother! Very cool to find that out.

[@toriesout8692]

I got into a Google rabbit hole and was shocked when I found out. She definitely didn’t ride on her parent’s coattail.

[@dawnstanley1733]

I've always known that, but Minnie Riperton was my favorite singer, and she loved her baby girl!

[@maelingnaihe1781]

What? Interesting!

[@Trumpsucksmics]

Me too 😂 just found out this week …

[@casscart1]

Yes and Maya has pipes too ​@dawnstanley1733

[@SVUE-jj9jc]

I love this woman on SNL, can’t wait for her to have more of a presence on that show again. I’m definitely gonna be locked in.

[@jt1973]

Wow, Maya is so knowledgeable about things, love that Ru gave her time to just talk about herself and her interests here rather than to shallowly just promote a tv show/movie etc.

[@ProducedbyEricka]

RuPaul's laugh is EVERYTHING. Someone needs to do a supercut. Please. Makes me happy everytime.

[@Batirtze-b6x]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@RickyTuckerII]

My HEART. I've been crying this entire interview. Thank you both for your light.

[@angeliamartin197]

I'm in my 60's and I remember her Mom singing and performing "Loving You" just a beautiful voice. Her Mom had a warm kind presence about her and Maya radiates this same kindness. Her Mom is proud and smiling down on her!

[@Rich0927]

Ru laughing hysterically after singing/screaming "Loving You" is 🤣🤣🤣

[@1amybean]

YES YES YES 😂

[@ssssslam]

cringe

[@peaceandchillz]

If I just watch this and only this over and over every day, I will never be in a bad mood.! Love them both!

[@temple13]

That caught me offguard and I busted out laughing.

[@mahmamia5100]

RuPaul and Detox have literally the exact same laugh and it's kind of hilarious.

[@andercoyote4170]

I could watch these two in conversation every night! ❤️❤️ Rupaul should be the go- to for Jimmie’s show. Always! ✨✨✨

[@VincentAgostino-gy6hr]

After Jiminy Glick 😂

[@feliciawalker183]

Agree 💯

[@AlfonsoGi]

Rip Minnie. I love Ru and Maya. Maya needs to be a Judge on RPDR ❤❤❤🎉

[@mayacromwell8172]

Wishing they discussed Maya’s Call Me Mother on SNL cause it was everything

[@watsonaqua4560]

Maya appears so centered and grateful.

[@evelynholmes1471]

Ms. Minnie Ripperton. Loving You ❤️. One Of My Favorite Songs 🎵. Old School. Her Voice Beautiful 😍.

[@ElvieTerrazas]

Yes. 👍

[@croweau]

RuPaul is hands down THE BEST late night host/guest host of this show. Why waste time with all those others? Just slot Ru in and let us roll. A fantastic interviewer, listener, and really knows how to move things along in a very organic way. And his knowledge & JOY! Just infectious. Interviewing Maya? A coup.

[@odonnelldenise]

🇨🇦 We just met. Could I ask if you do genuinely find the host likeable? I like most people but for me this person comes across as insincere, affected and not at all authentic. But in all sincerity you meant what you wrote about the host?

[@ramirezproductions0826]

So excited to see her return to SNL as Kamala. Everyone is ready for the funt to come back! 😊😊😊

[@samuelreed6519]

Now I gotta add a T to fun now?? 😩😩😩 LOL

[@YouFightLikeACow]

The question about knowing the father... Maya's timing was PERFECT.

[@shanestines4854]

Ru is an amazing talk show host. These are the conversations that I just love. No silly gimmicks.

[@decoder6]

only RuPaul would ask about her deceased mother, just to follow up with the singing and screaming🤣🤣

[@dckallie]

I love Ru cracking himself up. His laugh is infectious.

[@michellewahl4756]

😂

[@Galjamakarova6ks2b-wx1ed]

This was a nice watch, very relaxing.

[@infoblack4455]

I love Maya sooooo much! What a blessing of a person xx

[@semonevaldez847]

I love Maya, I love Ru, I love Raven… my favorite episode thus far!!!

[@vas5353]

Maya is such a talented actress/comedian!😊

[@juliemurphy5934]

I've loved Maya since she starred in Idiocracy. What a wonderful person and national treasure. Hope she has steady work on SNL for the next 8 years mimicking Kamala.

[@Peter1999Videos]

She was so hot in that movie

[@sarsattacks]

wow. This interview ended up so much better and meaningful than I thought. I'm so glad I saw this. Made my day.

[@jamila2957]

RuPaul screaming at the end of Loving You in front of Maya was his dream coming true lol

[@JF-us2dx]

I learned more about Maya in this one interview than I have learned about any celebrity Jimmy Kimmel ever interviewed. If he is gong to step down, he needs to give RuPaul the job. Stat.

[@jamesonmagnus]

I love the retro name on the desk. Only Ru. Also, Maya is the best. SO HAPPY SHE IS DOING THIS.

[@zuckerarm]

RuPaul, in the Fill In For Jimmy Kimmel challenge you were the hostess with the mostess. Condragulations my dear, you're the winner of this weeks challenge.

[@markbeards4441]

I can’t wait for new series of SNL. It’s going to be epic.

[@RobertBleaker]

I hope so..I hope they lose a few of those " new" cast members..ugh. SO many good ones left recently.

[@tobiasjefferies5278]

@@RobertBleaker if you joined a new job would you want them to let you go?

[@marshabailey1121]

RuPaul needs to have his own talk show. Hilarious! Maya is so humble.

[@olubukonla7352]

AGAIN. He used to have one Back N Da Day and it was FABULOUS 🎉

[@judyhowe2082]

Cant wait for "Mayala" on SNL😊

[@jg9099]

It's Mamala

[@judyhowe2082]

@@jg9099 it's for Mya playing her on SNL.😉

[@oliviagrace7487]

I love "Mayala"! Haven't seen it that way before.

[@kelvinong6549]

Kamaya Harris 😆

[@oliviagrace7487]

@@kelvinong6549 Okay, I like Kamaya! It flows. 😁

[@laurencowartphoto]

such a great interview, Ru! learned so much about maya and you can see love and gratitude for her craft radiating out of her!!!

[@mayamckenna]

The quickness of the "No." Has made my day.

[@steviegarcia27]

Me too!!! 😂😂😂 “nope”

[@lareneandpipsqueeksully]

I love Maya❣️❣️❣️

[@chifineart]

Omg Ru's laughter is incredibly contagious! 😂

[@GGoAwayy]

I cant believe all this time Ive been loving the Cyndi Lauper song When You Were Mine and I never even knew it was a cover of a Prince song!

[@canaisyoung3601]

It was from Prince's "Dirty Mind" album from 1980. I listened to the Prince version more than the Cyndi Lauper version.

[@Confused2023]

Mind blown

[@all5hrzns99]

"Prince Church" LOL. I'd be there every Sunday.

[@michaelmoraga2926]

💜

[@1amybean]

💜

[@sheldonneil2800]

Can’t wait for Maya to come 😮back ❤

[@revvyhevvy]

Her partner (they have 4 kids together!) is filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson!

[@michaelmoraga2926]

👍💜

[@AnimefortheLazyman]

whoa…sooo much talent in that family its crazy. now i know why her daughter was like, “i should probably be an actor.”. Her mom is right. while most actors need as much time as possible in the biz to get connections, her daughter can take her damn time, lol. that’s 3 generations of A-listers in her family.

[@HappyLife693]

I would love to see her band Princess perform. I bet it is terrific. Maya Rudolf is uber talented.

[@murraysampson2501]

Love Ru! Love Maya! Love Raven! ❤❤❤😂😂😂

[@sandraandrews9907]

Like Maya said, "That's So Raven!" 😅

[@sandraandrews9907]

Like Maya said, "That's So Raven!" 😅

[@sandraandrews9907]

Like Maya said, "That's So Raven!" 😅

[@alexaales7937]

gosh, i thought last weeks it is all about me goldblum, his royal smamyness would never end, and here we are with a gem like Ru, thank you!

[@postatility9703]

Can't wait for the new season of SNL,when Maya and Kamala will inevitably be together to entertain us.😊

[@dezrvnone2483]

I would normally wait til Sunday morning to watch but the season staying up every Saturday night.

[@luinira]

IT HAPPENED LOL

[@benny9538]

This dress she's wearing

[@POLITIMICOST]

really? I thought it was bunchy, unflattering and made her look way bigger than she is.

[@benny9538]

@@POLITIMICOST Noway! She looks elegant, classy and stylish. It brings out the queen that she is. You don’t need to be in a Kardashian leotard everyday to give your body a beautiful shape!

[@feliciawalker183]

​@benny9538 💯 💯 💯

[@TheDevnul]

“I’d like you to be a kid first” ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jodiekeenan3005]

OMG, I love Maya so much, and I hope she's a regular guest as Kamala on SNL moving forward. Ru's doing a killer job interviewing as well. Despite what I just said, I love that this wasn't all about politics, but about "the business" and how much they relate and respect comedy and performance. This is one show that will never stoop to a serious heart-felt interview with Matt Damon.

[@BogdanHonciuc]

Maya as Kamala is spot-on. I shall be seated for the SNL sketches!

[@ilovesugarland21]

Ru cracking herself up killed me 😂😂😂😂 Love Maya 😍

[@michalhrdy577]

i could listen to them talking ALL DAY LONG, love maya, love ru so so much ♥

[@EmceePinks]

In RuPaul's grand and dazzling might, Where spotlight casts its regal light, Maya Rudolph, in charm arrayed, Takes wing with grace that ne'er shall fade. With RuPaul's guidance, brilliant and fair, Unfolding tales beyond compare, From Ernie's fame to bands' sweet cheer, Maya's ardor rings sincere. In mirth and praise, their hearts entwine, RuPaul and Maya, stars align. With warmth and grace, their spirits dance, Imparting joy in a fleeting trance. So harken to Maya and RuPaul’s gleam, Their interview a golden dream. Each word, each smile, a radiant stay, In timeless moments, they make us sway.

[@jacquelinedavis6607]

The last four lines of your expressive poem are my favorite. When I write poetry it is usually free from. For me, writing poetry where lines 1-2 and 3-4 rhyme is harder. Not only do you have to follow your rhyming sequence. Your whole message cannot waver throughout your stanzas. Your very completed poem shows talent.

[@jinjisooul2065]

So Inspiration can come from anywhere. Bro felt the tingle from watching Ru scream and wheeze for almost 17 minutes.

[@EmceePinks]

@@jinjisooul2065 its jus chatgpt

[@EmceePinks]

@@jacquelinedavis6607 its chatgpt but thanks

[@andercoyote4170]

❤️

[@robbob1866]

"....when you mix comedy, with humor" 😂😂😂 She's awesome ❤

[@josephadiaz8343]

Minnie was also awesome 👍🏼♥️🙏🏼✝️✌🏼😎

[@corettejones]

Excellent Interview m. Too Short! Love Maya and RuPaul!✔️✔️👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🥰🇺🇸💙

[@TheClairemyst]

Wow. Never knew Minnie was her Mother. She comes from sheer talent

[@user-pp1on4fk7d]

Everyone knew that 100 years ago. Do you even know who Minnie Ripperton is?

[@brownstar5432]

@user-pp1on4fk7d: Not everyone is aware of everything there is to know. I didn't learn this interesting fact about Maya until 10 years ago myself. Everyday we are granted with the opportunity of learning something new. And what's Old to some becomes New to others.

[@dawnstanley1733]

@@brownstar5432 Amen!! I will learn till the day I leave this earth. Never too old to learn.

[@pucciann]

@@dawnstanley1733are you THE Dawn Staley…. if you are 🙏 you, too, are legend!

[@dawnstanley1733]

@@pucciann Lol, I don't think I'm a legend, not even in my own mind.

[@Andrew_Warden]

Maya is an absolute legend! You know she's doing SNL lol And RuPaul is a great host!

[@b-dub6865]

That was the perfect rendition of Lovin You!! 😂😂😂

[@marthawoodworth6907]

She's fabulous in "Loot." Totally addictive show.

[@josephadiaz8343]

Maya's awesome 👍🏼♥️🙏🏼✝️✌🏼😎

[@muiawat]

Two divas ❤❤❤

[@nathalierey7663]

Yes to Princesse! Love Maya Rudolph so much.

[@decoder6]

no one makes RuPaul laugh like RuPaul😅🤣

[@AlfonsoGi]

Amen ❤

[@AlfonsoGi]

Amen

[@chrismcevoy2503]

I love the song Loving You by Minnie Riperton.

[@Star-u3t1l]

Maya is so talented, she can do anything! Smart and witty!!!!!!!

[@kimwitte2982]

She is so funny!! Always makes me laugh

[@sheilaherrera8584]

I love RuPaul! I love how he makes the guests feel comfortable and the interview is all about the guests. Well done..💖💖

[@redwoods7370]

They're both adorable and hilarious. Wonderful interview.

[@kennethwilson8633]

Can’t wait until she gets to play President Kamala…

[@charlese1293]

Yes especially on Nov5

[@SquirrelyGirl17]

You’re gonna be waiting at LEAST 4 years…❤

[@kennethwilson8633]

@@SquirrelyGirl17 if she looses you probably won’t get to vote again in four years.

[@SquirrelyGirl17]

@@kennethwilson8633 if she looses?

[@lizharris8208]

Love the optimism [for once!!] ❤

[@SpectraStarShooter]

Omg I didn’t know I needed this. Maya Rudolph is a national treasure.

[@jacquelinedavis6607]

I can never forget her talent on SNL. That era was by far the best. With her capability of playing a character with no emotions, but still performing it flawlessly yet conveying comedy is princess. 😍🌟🆒❗

[@keyaperinchief8296]

I adore her

[@skytechbits]

Oh my goodness. I didn't realize who Maya's mother was. I love that song so much. I also lost my mother when I was young. Maya was six and I was seven. I understand how that felt at that age. Big hugs to her for sure. I love Maya Rudolph and her comedy. She is the perfect choice to portray VP Kamala Harris in the SNL skits.

[@TeacherEricka-k4e]

Maya Rudolph is so very talented! What a great interview. 👏👏👏❤

[@TheLovely990]

She is so funny, and talented! Her mother, Minnie Riperton, would be so proud. ❤❤❤❤

[@bburrellmusic]

Just love Maya!!! 💙💙💙

[@jefflawrentz1624]

I adore Maya. I have never laughed harder than when she did her Donatella skits and sang the national anthem on SNL. She is wonderful and I love her !

[@drkwoods1310]

I know her mama is always smiling down on her ❤❤❤

[@Karissa357]

I'm so glad you were loud enough, Maya!!! We love you!!! 🩷🩷🩷

[@xram7124]

Such a beauty like her Mom; continued success!

[@jjcchy]

Love Maya’s energy. She’s so quick and funny

[@mugsyinaustralia]

Very good interviewer! Great questions. Very natural. And she’s the best .

[@IamArloFischer]

"Do you know who the father is" - "NOPE" - perfect timing.

[@jjcchy]

What were they referencing?

[@she-hulkSMASHES]

That’s the way I sing Lovin’ You too, RuPaul.

[@blaqstatyic]

😅😅

[@ChipCain]

Two actual legends.

[@cher4u2day]

I am sooo ready for a new Kamala Snl skit😂!!!

[@sharrielee911]

She's one of my favorites from SNL😅 absolutely hilarious she is😊

[@Frank281CL]

Maya as Beyonce on The Hot Ones was 🤌🏽the best

[@UKPtrk]

“This wing came correct”🤣 loved her Beyoncé. Maya is incredible

[@debraball2641]

This is how old I am. Maya's Mother, Minnie Ripperton, sang with a group called Rotary Connection. I loved their version of Ruby Tuesday, and I bought their album when I was 15. I loved finding out that Maya is her daughter.

[@reading101]

Mama Ru is great at this... Saw him on his book tour and I could listen to him talk for hours.

[@divadoll606]

RuPaul singing Loving You, lawd, I laughed as hard as he did. Hilarious. OMG, Maya actually mentioned Goulardi.

[@donnawheeler6283]

I love it when RuPaul starts laughing! Maya is one of my favorites from SNL.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Me too.

[@dwaynecuster]

Made me laugh so hard when Ru was singing. Brilliant! ❤❤ Love Maya!

[@juliedavis7445]

Yes RuPaul! I love 17 days by Prince!

[@maryalicecoleman4661]

I’m from Cleveland and watched Goulardi every week!

[@raeje]

wow. i didnt realize my soul needed this