Kamala Harris Joins Maya Rudolph for Election Day Pep Talk on ‘SNL’: Watch

Kamala Harris makes a surprise appearance on SNL with Maya Rudolph in the cold open, days before Election Day 2024. Catch the latest episode now on Peacock!

Vice President Kamala Harris surprised audiences with a special appearance on Saturday Night Live (SNL) on November 2, 2024, energizing viewers just days before Election Day. Hosted by comedian John Mulaney, the show’s cold open featured Maya Rudolph returning as her fan-favorite Harris impression, sharing the screen with the actual vice president in a humorous and inspiring skit.

Harris Joins SNL’s Pre-Election Cold Open

In a clever parody of a CNN news segment, Chloe Fineman played anchor Kaitlan Collins, reporting on a fictional rally where James Austin Johnson took on the role of Donald Trump and Bowen Yang portrayed J.D. Vance. The scene then switched to a campaign stop in Pennsylvania with Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris, alongside Andy Samberg as Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff, Jim Gaffigan as Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and Dana Carvey as Joe Biden.

Kamala Harris and Maya Rudolph’s Hilarious Interaction

Rudolph’s character, after giving a rally speech, looks into a mirror, only to see the real Kamala Harris appear as her reflection. Harris shares a motivational moment, telling Rudolph’s character, “You got this because you can do something your opponent cannot: open doors.” The two then engage in witty wordplay, blending Kamala’s name into catchy phrases like “take my palm-ala” and “end the drama-ala.”

Highlights of the Nov. 2 SNL Episode

John Mulaney made his sixth appearance as the show’s host, while Chappell Roan performed live as the musical guest. Roan delivered two songs, “Pink Pony Club” and her new country single, “The Giver.”

For fans who missed the live broadcast, SNL’s episodes, including this “2024 Pre-Election Cold Open” sketch, can be streamed on Peacock. By subscribing to Peacock, viewers gain access to all previous SNL seasons, making it easy to catch up on the latest laughs.