Maya Rudolph’s 17 BestSNLMoments

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Others, especially in the 21st century, have madeSNLa focal point of their prime comedy years.

But, true to Rudolphs talent, her Oprah sketches were very funny.

Its the perfect fusion of over-the-top Winfrey-isms and a nod to Oprahs almost god-like self-possession.

and the real Destinys Child playing the trios first three ex-members.

encapsulate whats so singularly and confidently cracked about this character.

Amazingly, this sketch recurred once more when tennis star Andy Roddick hosted later that same season.

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Here and elsewhere, the different brands of silliness mesh perfectly.

so it makes sense that shes impersonated plenty of more famous, diva-inclined singers onSNL.

Not many other cast members could essentially just riff on a single idea for a few minutes and kill.

Its also highly quotable Sister Maya, was this an act of malice?

During her time onSNL, Rudolph wasnt one for breaking.

(Maybe working opposite the perpetually self-amused Jimmy Fallon and Horatio Sanz sobered everyone else up.)

Fine, lets circle back to Mayas Beyonce.

Her sidekick work on The Prince Show is certainly funny, but its not that close of an impression.

or being kinda boring (the perfect plan!).

But Rudolph finds a way in, as eating nuclear-grade hot wings forms cracks in that beatific Beyonce facade.