Maya Rudolph Reflects on Portraying Kamala Harris on SNL

Maya Rudolph, a veteran of "Saturday Night Live," hinted at the possibility of reprising her popular parody of Vice President Kamala Harris as the 2024 election season heats up. During a recent appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," guest host RuPaul inquired about the potential return of her character. Rudolph humorously noted that no one had previously asked her about it, expressing her excitement about the current political climate and her past experiences on the show. Rudolph reflected on her journey, recalling the moment she learned of her confirmed return to "SNL" coinciding with Harris's candidacy announcement. She described the experience as "tremendous" and "exciting," emphasizing the significance of her role in portraying a candidate who resembles her. In 2020, Rudolph received an Emmy Award for her portrayal of Harris, marking a notable achievement in her career. The actress expressed her disbelief at the idea of playing a presidential candidate, stating, "I would never have believed you if you'd said one day you're going to be playing the presidential candidate." She acknowledged the historical context of her role, noting that for years, she watched others portray candidates without seeing anyone who looked like her in the race. While Rudolph did not confirm her return as Harris, she left the door open, saying, "I mean, I don't know. We'll see!" Fans of both Rudolph and "SNL" eagerly await any developments as the election approaches.