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Kate McKinnon Reflects on SNL's Emotional Farewell

10/31/2025

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Kate McKinnon discussed final moments on Saturday Night Live in a podcast with Amy Poehler.
She revealed her original last-sketch idea involved kissing every cast member, later deeming the alien-themed sketch more meaningful.
McKinnon said reading critics' reviews during SNL tenure negatively affected her.
She reflected on a decade with SNL, expressing love for the show and the emotional difficulty of leaving after returning to host and starring in Barbie.

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Kate McKinnon discussed final moments on Saturday Night Live in a podcast with Amy Poehler.
She revealed her original last-sketch idea involved kissing every cast member, later deeming the alien-themed sketch more meaningful.
McKinnon said reading critics' reviews during SNL tenure negatively affected her.
She reflected on a decade with SNL, expressing love for the show and the emotional difficulty of leaving after returning to host and starring in Barbie.