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Kate McKinnonhas officially departedSaturday Night Liveafter 10 years.
The actress and comedian, 38, bid farewell to the late-night comedy sketch series over the weekend during theNatasha Lyonne-hosted season finale.
After McKinnon’s character detailed what went down during her alien abduction, two government agents told her that she must go with the extraterrestrials “permanently.”
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“Well, Earth, I love you. Thanks for letting me stay awhile,” McKinnon said, getting emotional. After placing her hand on her chest, the star then closed out the sketch with the show’s signature catchphrase, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday night!” as the audience before her erupted with cheers.
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During theSNLseason 47 finale, McKinnon appeared in another sketch later in the evening, where she andAidy Bryant— who also marked her final episode —advertised a hair product for older women.
The evening’s musical guest, Japanese Breakfast, even made a cameo towards the end of the sketch.
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McKinnon previously joined the cast ofSNLduring season 37 in 2012. At the time, she was the first openly lesbian cast member to join the series.
The actress currently holds the record for the longest a woman has stayed on the show’s lineup, according toEntertainment Weekly.
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Over the years, McKinnon became a staple and beloved member of theSNLcast, bringing to life hilarious sketches and perfectly executing impressions of various famous figures, includingRuth Bader Ginsburg,Ellen DeGeneres, andHillary Clinton, to name a few.
McKinnon was nominated for nineEmmy Awardsduring her time withSNL. She won awards in 2016 and 2017, in the outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series category.
The comedian will next be seen in the live-actionBarbiemovie, which featuresMargot RobbieandRyan Goslingalongside a star-studded cast, as well as a voice actor inDC League of Super-Pets.
In addition to McKinnon,Pete Davidson,Kyle Mooney, and Bryant also signed off after Saturday night’s episode.
source: people.com
