Maya Rudolph returns as Kamala Harris in SNL Season 50 premiere star-studded cold open

Mamala’s back!Maya Rudolph returned to the “Saturday Night Live” stage to revive her Emmy-winning role as Vice President Kamala Harris for the show’s milestone Season 50 premiere.“Well your fun aunt has returned,” Rudolph said.The comedian, 52, appeared as the Democratic presidential nominee, 59, on Saturday in a hilarious skit with Andrew Dismukes and Jim Gaffigan, who portrayed ABC moderator David Muir and Harris’ running mate Tim Walz, respectively.

“I’ve got to be honest here folks.When Kamala Harris called and asked to be her Vice President, I said, ‘uh, yeah,'” Gaffigan — as Walz — said.

“This is personal for me.I love this country.

And as a former teacher, I need the money.This suit is from Costco!”“SNL” alum Dana Carvey also made his triumphant return to 30 Rock for the first time in nearly eight years to play President Joe Biden.“A lot of people forget that I’m president – including me,” Carvey said as he resembled Biden’s stare into the camera.

“But guess what … and by the way, I think I did a pretty good job.I passed more bills than any president in history but there’s still work to do.

And guess what … and by the way…” Andy Samberg starred as Harris’ husband Douglas Emhoff.James Austin Johnson reprised his role as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump while Bowen Yang starred in his JD Vance portrayal.

Rudolph was a cast member on “SNL” from 2000 to 2007.She first played Harris on a Sept.

28, 2019, episode for the NBC sketch comedy’s spoof of the Democratic primary debate alongside featured host Woody Harrelson as Joe Biden, Larry David as Bernie Sanders, Kate McKinnon as Elizabeth Warren, and Bowen Yang as Andrew Yang.The “Bridesmaids” actress’ portrayal of Harris became an instant hit, earning her an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in 2020.The impersonation even won over Kamala’s heart.“That girl being played by @MayaRudolph on @nb...