Maya Rudolph’s First Emmy Win is Overdue, and Richly Deserved (Column)

Maya Rudolph has opened up about what it was like workingon Saturday Night Live's season 46 premiere amid the rapidly changing news cycle and only a day or so after Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis.

Maya Rudolph’s stellar portrayal of Kamala Harris stole the spotlight during the season 46 premiere of Global’s Saturday Night Live over the weekend. However, the actress’ magnetic comedic appearance seems even more impressive when you learn how little prep time there was before the show went live.

Maya Rudolph's stellar portrayal of Kamala Harris stole the spotlight during the season 46 premiere of over the weekend.

Maya Rudolph can do no wrong when it comes to portraying Kamala Harris. During 's cold open, the comedian stepped on stage as the voice of reason and strength after Alec Baldwin's Donald Trump and Jim Carrey's Joe Biden bickered back and forth during their presidential debate. The Democratic vice presidential nominee took on the role of stern teacher, telling Trump to «not treat my Joe like that.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticEven before Lorne Michaels announced who would be playing Joe Biden on this season of “Saturday Night Live,” there was no doubt that it would be a celebrity rather than one of the show’s castmember.

Saturday Night Live will kick off its 46th (!!!) season on Saturday, October 3, with guest host and musical guest Megan Thee Stallion.

Saturday Night Live has just been released – check it out below.Series creator Lorne Michaels confirmed earlier this month that Carrey would be taking over the role from Woody Harrelson.Michaels said that Carrey put himself forward for the role directly, to portray the democratic presidential candidate in the comedy show’s 46th season.“There was some interest on his part,” Michaels told Vulture. “And then we responded, obviously, positively.

"Saturday Night Live" is widely known for its nearly relentless parodies of politicians during election season. The likes of Alec Baldwin, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler have played politicians on the show, and now, Jim Carrey and Maya Rudolph are suiting up to portray Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, respectively.

shared a sneak peek of Jim Carrey as Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and Maya Rudolph as running mate Kamala Harris ahead of Saturday’s premiere.

Jim Carrey will be making his debut as Joe Biden on this weekend’s season premiere of Saturday Night Live and the first look clip was just revealed!

Maya Rudolph considers it an “honour” to play Kamala Harris on “Saturday Night Live”. The actress has portrayed Harris since “SNL”‘s 45th season premiere last year, and she’s hoping she’ll get to continue to play her for years to come.

Maya Rudolph considers it an «honor» to play Kamala Harris on. The actress has portrayed Harris since 's 45th season premiere last year, and she's hoping she'll get to continue to play her for years to come. «It's really such an honor to be involved in any presidential race, and this one is a real doozy.

2020 Emmys ended up more memorable for what they got right than wrong. Variety’s chief TV critics Daniel D’Addario and Caroline Framke discuss.Daniel D’Addario: Am I wrong to think that was the best Emmys ceremony in years?Obviously, it’s desirable to have everyone back in the same room together for many reasons.

Caroline Framke Chief TV Critic“Euphoria” starts inside the head of teenage addict Rue (Zendaya) and never fully leaves. Even as episodes start to focus on other characters, Rue’s sardonic voiceover never leaves, making it clear that no matter whose story she’s telling, her perspective is the one holding them all together.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticWithin the first fifteen minutes of the 2020 Emmys, it became clear that “Schitt’s Creek” would own the night as, to the cast’s mounting disbelief, it went on to sweep every major comedy award like no other show ever had. And yet, with every new award, I couldn’t summon a single ounce of surprise.

Eddie Murphy and Maya Rudolph won Emmys Saturday for their guest roles in the same episode of Saturday Night Live. Murphy won the Emmy for outstanding guest actor in a comedy series for his hosting turn on the NBC sketch show in December 2019.

Maya Rudolph is now a two-time Emmy winner!

Maya Rudolph is real, y'all! After the former star won her first-ever Emmy award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance for voicing Connie the Hormone Monstress on Netflix's acclaimed animated series,, she took home a second Emmy for her portrayal of presidential hopeful-turned-Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Saturday.On Thursday, the Television Academy accepted the win for Rudolph's voice-over performance on her behalf, though she later reacted to the news via Instagram