During her appearance on Howard Stern’s radio show on Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris discussed her portrayal on “Saturday Night Live.” Stern expressed his displeasure at seeing her mocked on the show, stating, “I hate it. I don’t want you being made fun of. There’s too much at stake. I believe the entire future of this country right now … it’s literally on the line.”
However, Harris, aged 59, shared that she finds actor Maya Rudolph’s impersonation of her amusing. “It was funny,” she remarked. “I am a huge fan of Maya Rudolph, so I think she’s put a lot of time into doing the piece and the character.”
Rudolph returned to her role as Harris this season, having first portrayed the former California district attorney during the 2020 election period. On the same day, Harris also spoke about the “SNL” skits during an appearance on “The View.” She was shown a video of Rudolph’s performance that she had not seen before. “Maya Rudolph. I mean she is so good. She has the whole thing — the suit, the jewellery, everything, the mannerisms,” Harris commented.
“Maya Rudolph … I mean she is so good. She had the whole thing, the suit, the jewelry … the mannerisms.”
On #TheView, Vice Pres. Kamala Harris watches — and shares her thoughts — on Maya Rudolph playing her on ‘Saturday Night Live.’ pic.twitter.com/q7wSaiAZx6
— The View (@TheView) October 8, 2024
These media appearances are part of Harris’s new tour with less than a month remaining until Election Day. She has previously been interviewed on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast to engage younger audiences, appeared on “60 Minutes,” and is scheduled to be on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” later tonight.
What Other Media Are Saying
- The Independent reports that Kamala Harris praised Maya Rudolph’s spot-on SNL impersonation, highlighting Rudolph’s accurate portrayal of Harris in a 2024 election cycle sketch.(read more)
- The New York Times reports on Vice President Kamala Harris’s lively hour-long interview with Howard Stern, covering personal anecdotes and Harris’s presidential agenda, emphasizing her familiarity and audience connection.(read more)
- Business Insider reports on Howard Stern’s interview with Kamala Harris, where Stern expressed dislike for her SNL depiction, while Harris found it funny, highlighting their differing reactions to political satire.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What did Howard Stern say to Kamala Harris about ‘SNL’ mocking her?
Stern said he hates seeing her mocked and believes the country’s future is at stake.
How does Kamala Harris feel about Maya Rudolph’s impersonation of her on ‘SNL’?
Harris finds it funny and is a huge fan of Maya Rudolph.
When did Maya Rudolph start impersonating Kamala Harris on ‘SNL’?
Rudolph began her impersonation during the 2020 election run-up.
Where else did Kamala Harris discuss the ‘SNL’ skits?
Harris also addressed the skits on ‘The View’ earlier in the day.
What is Kamala Harris’s current media tour for?
Harris’s media tour aims to reach various audiences with less than a month until Election Day.
