Maya Rudolph Didn't Disappoint On Her Awaited 'SNL' Return As Kamala Harris

LOADINGERROR LOADING“Saturday Night Live” has kicked off its 50th season premiere by taking jabs at the 2024 presidential election with a gang of star-studded cameos.During the show’s cold open on Saturday, former “SNL” cast member and “Big Mouth” star Maya Rudolph saddled up again for her Emmy-winning role as Vice President Kamala Harris.Advertisement “Well your fun aunt has returned,” Rudolph declared as she appeared onstage.

Rudolph was joined by returning cast members Dana Carvey as President Joe Biden, and Andy Samberg as Harris’ husband, Douglas Emhoff, as well as James Austin Johnson as former President Donald Trump.Bowen Yang also joined the mix of famous political faces with his portrayal of Trump’s running mate, Ohio Sen.

JD Vance.“SNL” alum Jim Gaffigan appeared in this episode to portray Harris’ running mate and Democratic VP nominee, Tim Walz.

“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!”Advertisement Social media users on X, formerly Twitter, reacted over the show’s cameos.

Maya Rudolph has gotten Kamala’s voice DOWN now.She deserves job security for the next four years, thanks.

#SNLPremiere pic.twitter.com/cx96UyP0ZH— VK (@votekamala) September 29, 2024Maya Rudolph and Jim Gaffigan are perfect! #SNL doing Kamala Harris.She is too good! pic.twitter.com/kyK5FytVta— Lucifer (@krishnakamal077) September 29, 2024Holy shit, I hope Kamala Harris and Tim Walz win, because Jim Gaffigan is GREAT as Tim Walz! pic.twitter.com/p6HitCt81b— BrooklynDad_Defiant!️ (@mmpadellan) September 29, 2024Support Free JournalismConsider supporting HuffPost starting at $2 to help us provide free, quality journalism that puts people first.Can't afford to contribute? Support HuffPost by creating a free...