Maya Rudolph's best ‘SNL’ moments as Kamala Harris

Plus, a look at the comedian's reaction to learning Harris is joining the Democratic ticket. ABC's Will Ganss has the story.

[@c.t.4837]

You KNOW her phone is ringing like crazy … can’t wait for the sketches soon to come

[@SheilaD111]

I just said the same thing 💙💙💙

[@c.t.4837]

@@SheilaD111 😊

[@emilyrandall9968]

I'm glad that she won the award and I'm looking forward to seeing SNL.

[@SoCalG310]

They should have hired the gal who's gone viral for her Kamala impression, instead.

[@Hostipal]

Oh don't worry, they won't risk criticizing their team's nominee until after the election

[@lenevee4925]

We need you back Maya❤

[@omidk8780]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHmvoqmaaqp4j7s or maybe not?

[@mic187x2]

Maya just got an Emmy for her Kamala Harris impersonation.

[@redomega24]

She got an Emmy for playing a clown?

[@DaFrenchOne]

redomega24 you come up with that one all by yourself?

[@MrJbee73]

@@redomega24 cue the clown cars

[@irock2403]

@Sean 🤣

[@chrysalissartorious7648]

@@redomega24 A clown? WTF!!!

[@somethingtosay1119]

Maya Rudolph is literally one of my favorite people in the world. I love when she does Donatella too.

[@theultimatereductionist7592]

YES! Her wacky version of Donatella Versace is my favorite one of her impressions!

[@EDRISSALEXIS21]

"Maya Rudolph, Your country calls, we require your service." Well said. Lorne Michaels couldn't have said it better!

[@redomega24]

No. No we don't want her.

[@buildertrick6706]

redomega24 correction... you not we

[@EDRISSALEXIS21]

Well.., As of 10/04/20..., SHE's BAAAAAACK!!!!! Looks like I was RIGHT!! Thanks, Lorne. Thanks Maya.

[@brassattacks2411]

well our leftist rulers say "nobody makes fun of Kamala," and SNL listens. haven't seen Maya portray her in over a year now.

[@agirlkeepssecrets6644]

@@brassattacks2411 There is no such thing as "leftist rulers"

[@emilyrandall9968]

The Funt is back

[@cahivx]

Tucker had it wrong for sure... Its pronounced Kuntulia

[@bakatit91donne96]

@@cahivx Lame.

[@mekylieme]

Hahahaaa! Emily Randall!! Not sure why but your statement made me laugh with tears. It sounds like a movie title.

[@iliketurttles132]

MillieBits love your work

[@bakatit91donne96]

@Cap285 Lame

[@alexsteinbach2482]

Today she won an EMMY for playing Kamala

[@chieflouie2821]

Kamala cant even play Kamala. Shes a shadeshifter.

[@asj4l802]

@@chieflouie2821 um I've been watching her over the years and she's the same.

[@lekhwaramit]

So a white woman won award for playing a mixed race brown woman. Snl have diversity issue, no east asian and indian(from india) actor is telling a lot about so called liberal media.

[@lower_than_furries9727]

@@lekhwaramit Maya is half black.

[@lekhwaramit]

@@lower_than_furries9727 half black half white and half black half india are two different kind of mixed race backgrounds with different struggle and different outlook to many issues. Snl lacks diversity and that is fact.

[@MiaPou-td5ti]

The wind machine is everything!!

[@GoodFellaAth]

Imagine Joe picking Maya thinking she's the real Kamala.. 😂

[@jannesasmith7950]

Well, I think many would rather he did pick her lol

[@chriscolon070]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZOcm4WnnKmCgJo MSM It was All a Plan to Destroy America and make it One world order and to destroy TRUMP. THE GREAT RESET: Davos & the Plot to Cancel Trump

[@cherithcutestory6729]

Kamala "HEELS UP " Harris was jumping for joy when she heard the news!

[@goinggoinggone535]

Imagine Trump seeing how Lysol kills the virus on surfaces and then says we should think about injecting it into the human body.

[@chriscolon070]

@@goinggoinggone535 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipWzmqyohsyqoNE Don't tell her she a Black American or else she'll Blow you down lol the Indian VP was picked because they think she black lol Now Blow a river LMAO Left Media Already Crying That Kamala Harris Memes Are Racist!

[@abuban8865]

Who's here after Biden endorsed her as next presidential candidate 😀

[@Somethingandtheotherthing]

I'm here. Oregon voter. Vote Blue 💙

[@ladyinred2051]

Maya will be a better candidate than kamala

[@SKAPAADOOPY]

Definitely me 😂

[@emilyrandall9968]

Hello from NJ I'm voting for the Maya/Kamala in November. I'm also looking forward to both of them on SNL

[@gregcarpentier9151]

@@Somethingandtheotherthingthat’s why Oregon is 💩. Hope you try to own a home so squatters will have more rights than you.

[@free2express08]

SNL has a history of great political impersonations.

[@KingMinosxxvi]

KZbin comment words have a history of moronic redundant comments

[@ferjdjdido5967]

for sure. maya will make kamala more likeable, even for dem voters.

[@free2express08]

Some nasty people on this post. What crawled up that one dude's ass?

[@nightnday6675]

The one with Kelly Anne Conway as IT 😂

[@free2express08]

@@nightnday6675 Aw man, I didn't see that one.

[@stephensmith8099]

Can’t wait to see her back on SNL with Kamala as the presumptive presidential nominee. She’s comedy gold!

[@SheilaD111]

💙💙💙

[@BertRussie]

SNL ladies at it again portraying female US Presidential candidates to perfection

[@Witchlulu]

I'm so excited for her to come back now as president KAMALA

[@SheilaD111]

👍💙

[@Lucky0wl]

Agreed

[@DaGreek-se9kl]

God help us all

[@cougsare1]

Don’t be burdened by what has been

[@Lucky0wl]

@@cougsare1 did you fall out of a coconut tree?

[@magic2506]

Estee Palti is the best impersonator, hands down.

[@kristiaspight332]

I can't wait for the SNL 50th premiere!!! Maya is probably getting ready as I type....She is the best Kamala!!!

[@K-Mart905]

When Kamala becomes president now this fall we get more Maya!

[@cookie63079]

I can't wait until this season

[@markcappuccio1147]

When you're spoofed on SNL, you made the big time!

[@markcappuccio1147]

@Lisa It's looks like Maya now got herself at lrast a 4 year run.

[@ddl4374]

Right !!!? AMEN AMEN !!!

[@gamersonly510]

*Kamala gets made fun of on SNL* Gaslighting fake account: Her getting made fun of means she made it!

[@lovepickingnc9313]

Maya is hilarious! 🎉🎉 I've loved her since she started on SNL.

[@fredbungy8622]

No cackling laugh. No word salads. I don't even recognize this person's impression. The real Kamala is the furthest thing from cool.

[@RMInt-qp8mq]

Exactly.

[@roshif-tv9xd]

Where's Woody Harrelson?...He does a great Biden!

[@BMF1010]

top1babe.link/CrGXNVnYpWC was was waiting for him to do something

[@Cl0ckcl0ck]

Real life is funnier: This week: Tributes have been paid to US wrestler James "Kamala" Harris, who has died at the age of 70. Murdered by the Hillary possé probably.

[@lking1540]

Jason better.

[@longdirtytoenails1076]

@@Cl0ckcl0ck bro, what you smoking

[@frankmalinaro9700]

Since Woody gave up weed he's a yawn .

[@MrThomas564]

Maya definitely deserved that Emmy award. She is amazing!

[@ohno4435]

She looks so much like Kamala it's crazy.

[@thekornreeper]

True

[@RolyMargaux44]

luvgirl.buzz/uHyrqtyXCEU 子育てしてると無理です、寝ないとほんと死にます

[@marvinthemartian857]

actually, Sarah Cooper does too. I think they even did an interview too.

[@blazinbadzulanetwork2066]

The Queen of Impressions

[@randyreed3884]

Not really.

[@angelastewart9497]

I can’t believe how much they look alike

[@Fizz826]

imagine what can be, unburdened by what has been..

[@blucat016]

Who’s here for Maya’s return as Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris in 2024

[@rhgs9902]

YESSSS MORE OF Maya when Kamala WINS

[@user-pz2tn3cj3t]

Not if America has anything to say about it. Of course when has America had a say in the democratic election of the DNC.

[@SheilaD111]

🙌💙🙌💙🙌💙

[@NativeAmericanSwag]

Get her on NOW not waiting until the fall!!!

[@oglukzkashan]

Now I cannot look at Kamala Harris without laughing. 😂

[@imanistrong4054]

I guess SNL is renewing her contract.

[@twoboysmom7423]

No they are not renewing her contract like they would for the regular stars.. She is a guest actress

[@moyeen8823]

She is killing it 🤣

[@Taigan_HSE]

Maya Rudolph’s schedule just got a busier.

[@tincat43]

Estee's impression of Kamala is far superior to Maya Rudolph's portrayal.

[@SoCalG310]

Yep. She puts Maya to shame. Maya is gonna have to step up her game. I'm sure she's studying and will be copying E.

[@Kootenay613]

@@SoCalG310 Maya is in a bind. If she does a real impression of Kamala it will draw attention to what an incompetent fool Kamala is. Can't have that. Must support the team. So instead we'll get this flat, unfunny tripe that bears no resemblance to Kamala.

[@michaelhart7282]

She had better clear her schedule!

[@krissyhansen902]

Omg love it! I knew she would come back!! ❤ Can't wait!!!!❤

[@ginaramirez2313]

MAYA for President!

[@mahmamia5100]

Harris/Rudolph 2024. Momala's got her Funt ready.

[@tomy.1846]

She's back!!! Yes!

[@JasonGafar]

Lmfao. These folks at SNL are awesome.

[@seanluzdeluna8153]

1:30 LMFAO!😂🤣🤣🤣😆 I'm weak! The drink has a little umbrella in it, ba ha ha HAAAAA!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😆I'm Dead!

[@fraac]

the funt is back

[@jackel54130]

Thank you Maya for doing this. The world gets some relief from the craziness with impressions like this.

[@lorenzjudeceloso2444]

I'm just excited for the SNL version of Harris

[@cherithcutestory6729]

👠All SNL will have to do is throw some red high heels on Maya Rudolph and then she will truly be Kamala "HEELS UP" Harris👠

[@lorenzjudeceloso2444]

@@cherithcutestory6729 i just want Jason Sudeikis to play Biden haha

[@cmel4636]

Same same 😂

[@eftereppo8575]

When you're spoofed on SNL, you made the big time!

[@nitat4601]

Can't Wait... I So Love May's Mom Music... Grew Up Listening & Watching Her...So All That Loved Her Knew When Maya Began Her Own Career We'd Love Her Too 🌹

[@asj4l802]

Maya Rudolph is my favorite actor she's so funny

[@EMD-xd4qm]

I loved when she depicted Sally Hemings to DeNiro's Jefferson. I couldn't stop laughing 🤣🤣.

[@paulchristopherlittle]

SNL opener gonna be Maya

[@wowster-so8sx]

President now Yo

[@zom8680]

Imagine using a "best moments" title to draw views and not showing any best moments

[@justonemori]

Well, ABC is fake news!

[@elizaclem]

@@justonemori Nah, it may be a bit biased, but it reports facts. Fox and especially OANN on the other hand, are definitely fake news.

[@brendafontenot2352]

Spoofing..that is the far left people from Hollywood. Anything to make our POTUS look bad. The more they beat him down ..the higher he rise's . TRUMP by a landslide 2020. Hollywood ..get use to it 🤔😉😘

[@1w598]

@@brendafontenot2352 No, definitely not a "landslide". Lol

[@JadeGlazeLilies]

@@brendafontenot2352 rises*

[@kllwc7772]

“ Oh nooooo,not. Joe Biden “ 🍹🤣🤣

[@SHAMSHAM1090]

Best thing about this is that Kamala Harris will not call SNL to be criminally charged unlike Trump when people make fun of him on SNL

[@larrydj549]

People are voting for these characters. Not the actual candidates

[@Charmedchosen1]

I need more Maya being Kamala!!!

[@killuhkween]

Now we need Sarah Palin, Hilary Clinton and Kamala Harris skit on SNL. 🤣

[@MsSunShyne08]

I love this. Maya is a comedic genius and Kamala is our girl. I'm here for all the foolishness😁

[@chrysalissartorious7648]

How sweetly expressed. . .Thanx for sharing!

[@MB-go6uy]

Maya is a national treasure and should be protected at all costs.

[@cherihodges3606]

OMG! She’s funny

[@dadisi09]

* holding a cocktail * gentle breeze This Kills me every time! 😂😂😂💀

[@tonywilliams7711]

OMG she is so talented.

[@Kootenay613]

Estee Palti is the queen of Kamala impressionists.

[@anwarrazali2832]

Maya rudolph i love her acting

[@dondi2129]

Yay 4 more years of maya as our new VP!

[@DreadDeimos]

Here, this is funny again.

[@optimistprime9983]

And Woody Harrelson as Uncle Joe? This is destiny. Can't wait.😂

[@eclectica1]

I might be in the minority, but I did prefer Jason Sudeikis' portrayal of Biden.

[@hellewellejus2895]

She is so funny in the best way 😂🤣

[@keithshomo610]

That's Minnie Ripperton daughter. Mother is proud of her

[@cs292]

Here she comes.

[@ceus90]

"And though the forest was shrinking, the trees kept voting for the axe, for the axe was clever and convinced the trees that since it's handle was made of wood, it was one of them."

[@koraldavis3474]

She's so beautiful and funny that Maya Rudolph ❤️💗

[@sunshineva2865]

This aged well 😂😂😂🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@cynthiasolomon6383]

Her mom would be so Proud of the woman she has become so talented.Peace

[@one-metallica4156]

She nailed it

[@cherylb5680]

You know you've made it when they spoof you on SNL 💕

[@mgtowrules1649]

Made what? lol

[@cherylb5680]

@@mgtowrules1649 Duh?

[@Nanbebe7]

I’ll be watching 😂

[@jayweh]

1:25 cracks me up. that 2nd shake of her head. :D

[@NicholsonNeisler-fz3gi]

She should give an interview

[@derrickwest2576]

I want to see her in October she's funny as Hell !!!

[@ZWWWzww]

Yep! Maya won’t be starvin’ anytime soon!

[@thekububeach]

I hope Biden won. 4 years of Maya would be great.

[@thekububeach]

D Kahn is it supposed to be funny, jackass?

[@bradensorensen966]

Kamala Harris is lucky. Maya Rudolph is not only my celebrity crush, but the BEST person to have impersonate you on SNL.

[@gabster7501]

Maya is amazing. She plays it so well.

[@LinksToYourHeart]

I love how she says JA’Biden!

[@marvinthemartian857]

Sarah Cooper looks like her as well.

[@SuperAndybarrett]

Her mother would be proud

[@jayp.4381]

Its funny how this is the only video that has a positive like to dislike ratio.... lmaooo...

[@Suri-o7w]

It only took a few seconds into the video.. and i was laughing hysterically !!!😂😂😂😂😂😂when i heard Maya talking and acting like Kamala ❤❤❤💋💋💋🌹🌹🌹🩸🩸🩸Maya is the greatest impersonator EVER oh my God 😂😂😂😅😅😅😅

[@benjamindada638]

They actually kind of look alike

[@aymankhan2266]

OK BUT THE REPORTER IS SO CUTE

[@a.l9313]

This is gonna be great! Can't wait...

[@crystalharris7394]

Maya sooo Funny

[@duckspeaker2702]

And now the desperate scramble to humanize Officer Harris begins

[@JMLCK78]

Bernicia lost in a landslide once again, get over it.

[@duckspeaker2702]

@@JMLCK78 Lol I didn't vote for Bernie, and I sure as hell won't help Kamala ride Biden's corpse all the way to the oval office

[@roygbiv5164]

@Duck Speaker Hey, they almost humanized Trump, I bet they have better luck with her.

[@duckspeaker2702]

@@roygbiv5164 She's Hillary 2.0, her key demos hate her as much as the republicans do

[@TDog14126]

Glad she's back!

[@patriciafoster3347]

Wow. Just wow.

[@UncompressedWAVmusic]

I never saw May as Kamala on SNL. She is fabulous.

[@chandrafernando4901]

I LIKE YOU MAYA RUDOLPH !!! YOU SHOULD TAKE HER JOB LADY!!!CHEERS!!!

[@monicarust2383]

Love Maya!!

[@indoindo7781]

Hi Maya Rudolph ,I love you....Hilarious Jokes

[@pauladouglas9891]

Maya, America loves you and wants ya back big time. We can't wait. Lorne , you know what to do.

[@unkknown4112]

I love Maya shez hilarious❤️

[@The1baddman]

Congratulations Ms Maya Rudolph on your Emmy win.