'Saturday Night Live' Season 41 News: Hillary Clinton Starring Alongside Miley Cyrus & Appearing In Cold Open?
Hillary Clinton is set to make a cameo appearance on NBC's Saturday Night Live tomorrow; so what does the sketch comedy series have planned?
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Clinton will make an appearance in the cold open of the upcoming SNL season 41 premiere alongside her frequent portrayer, Kate McKinnon, Clinton sources told The New York Times. The presidential hopeful previously made an appearance on the sketch comedy show during the 2008 presidential race, in a sketch with then-portrayer Amy Poehler.
McKinnon told the publication that Clinton is "a staunch, passionate lady, and in our culture, unfortunately, there's something funny about that." The actress has mostly played Clinton as transparently power hungry and willing to do just about anything to win the White House. Will the former Secretary of State poke fun at her own reputation?
Clinton previously spoke of Poehler and McKinnon's respective performances, telling CNN in July that she couldn't pick a favorite.
"Amy's a friend of mine, and Kate's doing a great job," Clinton said. "You're not going to get me to pick one or the other. I think I'm the best Hillary Clinton, to be honest."
This premiere will be hosted by Miley Cyrus, whose recent provocative behavior makes for an interesting contrast to Clinton. There is no word on if Cyrus will appear onscreen at any point with Clinton. The pop star is performing double duty as the musical guest as well.
The season 41 premiere of Saturday Night Live airs Saturday at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.
