Kate McKinnon Reads an Imagined Letter to Ellen From Her 13-Year-Old Self

To honor Ellen as she wraps up her talk show, Kate McKinnon read her a letter that she would have written to Ellen when she was 13 years old. The comedian also talked about what it was like having Covid, her "romance" with her cat, and who her favorite people to impersonate are on "Saturday Night Live."

[@katerinaverme8432]

This is by far one of the weirdest, most awkward, genuine and funniest interviews I have EVER seen in my life! I’m crying laughing!

[@ELmayberry]

same 😂😂😂

[@shireen2296]

I was about to comment the same thing! 😂🤣

[@kieranwhippy4137]

That's Kate McKinnon for us 😂

[@ameliesayshola8854]

She’s like this in all her interviews it almost feels like she is playing a character 😆

[@mafdapadilla]

Me too

[@The_IT_Guy_8433]

I love that ellen is laughing because of kate mckinnon and crying for losing her cats at the same time 😂😂.. genuine moment

[@louelsla3070]

My favourite part of this interview 😂 my type of humour lol something that shouldn’t be funny, but is! 😂

[@offthecuff454]

omg exactly!! me too! :D

[@shireen2296]

Yeah, it's one of the most genuinely hilarious and heartfelt moment I've ever seen on the show!

[@---BAM---]

I am silently laughing with my partner sleeps next to me. Hahaha hah

[@cedarwings82]

It would’ve been funny if at the end of the letter after the PS, it would’ve said PPS. How are your cats? I think Ellen would’ve laughed. Lol.

[@kyabadudu]

My fave thing about Ellen is her laugh… It’s extremely contagious!! Going to miss her soo much 😭

[@rebeccakeld1338]

❤

[@dreamy_souls_]

So true

[@attackdmgcupcakeoce2515]

she's awkward and the complete antithesis of funny.

[@shitface1704]

Ellens fake asf

[@heydeanie]

you did that Ellen...you made a couple generations of us feel safer in our own skin...thank you. endlessly proud of both of you!!

[@corrinvoeller9491]

That was funny and vulnerable and also multi-layered. I’m so happy for them both and wish them all the best.

[@indianastarr]

I love the awkward and sincere energy, I teared up a bit, they have a great friendship

[@jennifercamille16]

I absolutely love Kate. I'm gonna miss her so much on SNL.

[@annevmuhlethaler]

I love them both. Crying laughing. Beautiful souls.

[@kardastrophy]

if i could write a letter to Kate it would sound a lot like that. she's truly my biggest role model.

[@anieshaaa2614]

It literally made me cry when she read it

[@kardastrophy]

me too.

[@charley.barley]

no because seeing kate cry at all literally makes me bawl my eyes outttt she is to me what ellen was to her and I love her so much ps @holtzy I watch your youtube channel and I love it

[@kardastrophy]

yess i recognize you haha

[@kardastrophy]

@@charley.barley and yes i feel like kate is the ellen of our generation

[@hariseldon2450]

Love the letter, Kate! There are so many girls, looking up to you both, because you are real role models.

[@orc1459]

who in their right mind is looking up to Ellen 🤨

[@adolphesax1982]

@@orc1459 Don't be a homophobe 😒 Ellen DeGeneres has done a lot for the LGTBQIA+ community. Hearing Kate's story is very inspiring.

[@datatsushi2016]

@@adolphesax1982 They're talking about how she treated her staff behind the scenes.

[@dundukas7899]

@@adolphesax1982 you're a clown

[@hariseldon2450]

@@datatsushi2016 No, the video is about Kate sharing her experience, about her feelings being alone with her sexuality. Ellen was, and is, a very important role model for many, in the LGBTQAI+community. Now Kate is a role model for the younger generation. It's not often we get to see her so serious so I guess reading the letter was important to her.

[@jadamson1031]

Kate gets me with every interview 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 She never fails to make me also laugh so hard, I cry.

[@filmcrew3531]

Absolutley love Kate, she makes me laugh so hard!

[@JennHolt]

Me, too. If Kate McKinnon is in it, I'll watch it.

[@lsaito4670]

Lol I’m glad she’s the voice of Miss Frizzle because she is literally the live action version of her.

[@Jean-tt6on]

OMG I didn't know!!! Yes, she makes an absolute perfect fit!!

[@KLbSYNCHRONOUS]

I love that Kate can make Ellen laugh for doing almost nothing...it's the same thing for me. Kristen Wiig does that to me too

[@Suemack24]

From one Brisbane McKinnon to another, the bird story was fabulous. Wish I could have seen you in town to thank you for the SNL skits that bring so much laughter and joy and so many other shows of your work and talent.

[@jennyanderson9357]

So heartwarming. These two seem like great friends.

[@kt-df2ww]

Hello greetings beautiful lady 💐 how are you?

[@susanab7]

I thought I was obsessed with my kitty but Kate takes it to a whole new level and I'm here for it, I love her! ❤

[@user-wz4zw6fq2y]

"my favourite moment from this show is...maybe right now"🥺so sweet

[@nickbigd]

That letter is important. It represents so many voices.

[@krazyabtmusic]

This interview has so much chaotic energy, I love McKinnon and am going to miss her on snl

[@cloudsncats]

“P.S. my iguana isn’t eating what do I do” 😂

[@funkmate1547]

Two legends in a video! My two most favourite comedians!! 💜 I love them soooo much!!!

[@minkadallas5045]

I love watching them interact it's always hilarious

[@kclemente7301]

Love Kate! This was so good!

[@pavelhristov361]

The moment lovely Kate was saying that slightly boring story about the talents of her cat and Ellen had that look in her eyes - it was only natural that it blew up in that big laugh! This is comedy! Hilarious 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@cherylramdaw7634]

Ellen tries hard to hide her emotions just to keep that smile going but she is human after all, gonna miss her shows , all the best Ellen for ur future endeavors

[@SknezE]

Dying 😂😂😂 My God, I love Kate!! And obviously Ellen! This was hysterical!!

[@veritasnumquamperit1421]

i’m going to sincerely miss Ellen laughing uncontrollably 🗣 HEY LORNE MICHAELS!!!! GET ELLEN TO HOST SNL AFTER THE FINAL SHOW AIRS! just a suggestion 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@margaretelford8309]

Nobody wants Ellen to host snl lol

[@rlgnoles1]

@VXRGO SNL just had their season finale & Ellen plans on dropping off the grid for awhile soooo ... that's unlikely to happen.

[@CC_Babblecock]

Ellen’s cats 😂 Omg I haven’t cry laughed like this for a long time, Kate is amazing and I haven’t seen Ellen lose character like that before 😂😂😂

[@famuzzstarr]

These two need a movie together. Prime... Netflix?

[@Km-rz2gh]

Hello beautiful ☺️ lady, how are you?

[@Boujeekitty]

Such beautiful souls these 2 lovely woman have 😍❤️‍🔥

[@juliefisher5377]

Yep! It's a true inspiring friendship ❤️

[@rasclotify]

6:39 Kate, please for the love of the goddess, please, please tell us you remember Fitzwilliam though! That detail was beyond iconic!

[@KCNwokoye]

Love Kate"...he uses it as a trampoline..."Ellen lost it!

[@IvanMartinez-tt2yh]

I'm gonna miss Kate in SNL sooooooooo much. :(

[@cascade00]

Woa i feel like this segment brings it full circle. I still love these ladies and always will.

[@publiceyes473]

That was the most beautiful. cat ...astrophe. I really needed a good laugh

[@carriecardwell608]

This had me in tears laughing so hard! I adore both of these ladies so so much! Definitely needed some comic relief this morning and this did the trick 😂

[@dragoti1122]

Kate McKinnon is so adorable and very, very talented!! I can’t wait until SNL comes back next season! 👏❤💯

[@hellonheels9217]

It was Kates last show last night

[@user-wz4zw6fq2y]

......She just left SNL OMG i start crying again😭😭😭

[@akonkitty9824]

I'm so in love with Kate!!

[@joanneweiss3864]

Funniest women alive & best role models, eyes leaking...if I'd had them & all the others to look up to in the 70s, I wouldn't have waited til way after college to come out bc in early 70s, teacher parents & small college town, noone did 💕💕💕👏👏👏

[@rifumomaluleke6154]

Love Kate ❤️😂😂😂I laughed all the way 😂😂😂

[@carolsampietro9873]

Great interview! So funny & sweet!❤️

[@qua9]

I never expected dead cats to be so unintentionally awkward and funny.

[@leahtreck1083]

Aloha, thank you Ellen and Kate for your deep, heartwarming, magnificent honesty and for sharing your gift of humor 😭. I have always loved you both, love at first sight❤️.

[@amandaprifti]

Think this was the best interview!!!!! Everybody was nice and real AF!

[@Km-rz2gh]

Hello beautiful ☺️ lady, how are you?

[@johnedwardjones999]

Fun, funny and inspirational.🤗🤗

[@CharlesQuiles86]

This interview should win an award

[@mindheartgut2832]

Her RBG impressions are my favorite

[@enikofazekas1655]

Loved the letter!! ❤

[@katebussert882]

5:05-6:24 is a total lesbian spiral and I loved every second of it

[@louh4452]

Yes 😂

[@Mmclyattt3535]

Love them!!!

[@carlycoppi4769]

Oh my God this is freaking amazing 🥰🥰🥰

[@vera_sunrise4925]

I love Kate so much🥰

[@noelleli4187]

Kate will always on my list.

[@Mmclyattt3535]

So sweet!

[@susancrowley7991]

Love these two ladies!

[@Km-rz2gh]

Hello beautiful ☺️ lady, how are you?

[@SummerTyme2023]

Kate is my favourite snl actress ❤😍♥💕💖😄❤😍♥💕💖

[@aruushijain8338]

You go Kate and Ellen!! ⭐

[@Jean-tt6on]

Crying laughing at Ellen's cats! Omg rest in peace kitties.

[@destinypalin5657]

Love you Ellen 💗 thanks for everything for making me laugh cry and smile and love soo soo grateful 🥲

[@alwaysbecrazy]

This woman is my spirit animal !!!! LOVEEEE HER ahah XD

[@Kristy770]

5:46. I can relate to the awkward, inappropriate laughter SO HARD!!!🤦🏻‍♀️

[@kt-df2ww]

Hello greetings beautiful lady 💐 how are you?

[@emilyevans3629]

They are so funny together. Like long lost besties

[@clarajoao3359]

OMG! KATE!

[@timothy4545]

Kate McKinnon is beautiful and funny women. I have a lot of respect for this woman. She is a good woman who has a great deal of respect of a woman. I love Kate McKinnon.

[@joncal6079]

Gotta love her😫😍

[@kingamajda3367]

I love you both🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Queens🙌

[@michaelscot4816]

LOVE BOTH 💜💜💜

[@pattybrunnette1886]

I’m crying!!

[@MissAwa515]

I’ll miss Kate so much in SNL…!!!!! She was the reason for watching SNL!

[@bonniematthews2500]

Love em both!!!!!!😃😃😃

[@Km-rz2gh]

Hello beautiful ☺️ lady, how are you?

[@CerysEmily]

KATE WEARING A THUMB RING IS MY RELIGION 😻😻

[@citytrees1752]

Kate almost said 'I luv ya' but caught herself and we are glad.

[@TengAi21]

A fockin' awesome ending!!! I love it!!!

[@meldy2473]

Ilove them both 🥺🥺

[@Filthyrebel]

Love Kate!

[@Sunny11626]

I love this so much.

[@Forever_OctobersJ]

"no one told me" 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@alienmoosestudios]

So awesome!!!!!!! ...and hilarious...lol

[@maryrobinson4572]

I’ve never seen Ellen laugh so hard!

[@louh4452]

I think Ellen had a major crush on her 🤣

[@zahrah5923]

Kate is so funny. it was great. Thank you. and Ellen you are amazing, I don't care what everyone says. I love you and admire you a lot.

[@karlajourney2540]

Love Kate...she is a hoot!!

[@kt-df2ww]

Hello greetings beautiful lady 💐 how are you?

[@beau3700]

KATE💖💖💖

[@VocalSpiritPresents]

Love Kate. Love Ellen.

[@lindacreesy3909]

Love me some Kate McKinnon

[@brianbaker31]

To meet your childhood hero who is famous as Ellen is then become friends with her and they think your good at what you do, has to be surreal

[@MaxineAndrew]

When they both broke, my goodness 😂😂😂

[@CoachingHigher]

🤍🤍🤍 Love Kate!

[@ixgia]

I love you kate

[@durbaraha9574]

Kate is the best 😆😆

[@therealmrduber]

love to see Kate and Ellen both portray Justin Timberlake

[@jizbotika]

I'm not crying, you are....

[@goddess9592]

Kate, my cats do the same exact thing. I'm glad I'm not alone lol.

[@jwulf]

Kate is a treasure to this world. One of the super-greats like Gilda, Cheri, Tiny, Amy, and Kristen before her. Such an appropriate send off!

[@olliesweirdworld]

Tiny 🤣

[@jwulf]

@@olliesweirdworld LOL oops, TINA!

[@highnoon9333]

Gonna miss Kate and Aidy so, so much on SNL

[@kt-df2ww]

Hello greetings beautiful lady 💐 how are you?

[@marybanitskas3500]

Best episode!

[@kt-df2ww]

Hello greetings beautiful lady 💐 how are you?

[@sgd.6830]

I don’t know this guest 🤷‍♂️ but I loved her and laughed so much 🤣😂

[@ellenorchid01]

Watch SNL and see all her great clips on KZbin

[@frankievalentine6112]

Do you live under a rock?!

[@JennHolt]

You have to watch her do Angela Merkel :D

[@R0tten.p3ach]

I wish this interview had been even longer this is probably the best one yet. I kinda wish kate had been able to share her story a little bit