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Meryl Streep Surprises SNL with Heartwarming Sketch Appearance

6/29/2025

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Meryl Streep graced Saturday Night Live's "Close Encounter" sketch as Kate McKinnon's mother, fulfilling a dream for McKinnon during SNL50. Writer Mikey Day suggested she rely on cue cards, ensuring a smooth performance. Although director Steven Spielberg was slated to join, he was ultimately cut from the show due to time constraints.

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Meryl Streep graced Saturday Night Live's "Close Encounter" sketch as Kate McKinnon's mother, fulfilling a dream for McKinnon during SNL50. Writer Mikey Day suggested she rely on cue cards, ensuring a smooth performance. Although director Steven Spielberg was slated to join, he was ultimately cut from the show due to time constraints.