Kate McKinnon on Making Her SNL Hosting Debut and Living in a Snake Condo

Kate McKinnon talks about her giant water jug, living amongst snakes and giant snapping turtles at her house in the woods and hosting Saturday Night Live for the first time.


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[christineherrmann]

"It's not a person, it's a jug." And then she pets it and scratches the spout. Underrated comedy gold.

[lenevee]

I love Kate, she is such a natural comedian. I can just look at her and start laughing.

[lynnebucher]

She was one of the best on SNL and I loved her deadpan delivery, especially when she was in her alien abducted character.

[verdatum]

This snake story could blur into one of her abduction sketches SO EASILY.
There is such a void in SNL since she left. She was the powerhouse of the show for so many seasons.

[mismissy]

I truly miss her on SNL. She was one of the best

[BriRog]

Kate doesn't even have to speak and I'm laughing...a true comedian 😂♥️♥️

[Ri-ver]

This woman is a treasure. I will never feel like I understand why she's so funny, she just is

[rangemuffin]

Fun fact, garter snakes are ovoviviparous, meaning they give live birth. So Kate will also have a bunch of cute babies under her porch too! 😂

[TheFMHatter]

Kate is going to kill it as host she's always been hilarious on SNL and my Christmas wish has come true

[katiekraning]

Matter of factly "that's more of a turtle thing." 😂
I can't tell with these two what is a bit and what is real; as it should be.

[wyskass]

She embodied everything that SNL and sketch comedy is supposed to be. Variety of characters and impressions unlike most who have almost no range. She can play main or supporting just as well.

[ChipCain]

I’ve never been more gutted to lose an SNL Cast member.

[gwen]

One of the funniest people on the planet right now you need your own show Kate!!❤❤❤❤

[patriciamurfitt]

When Kate is taken by the aliens, is the best SNL skits ever 😅😅

[DNTXPCTMCH]

Thank you for being yourself Kate. You let me giggle and laugh out loud with your shenanigans. My kids love you as Ms frizzle and in Nature Cat (PBS)!! Thank you for all the laughs you bring to the world

[SHAWNSSPORTS]

This interview is so unhinged and I’m all here for it 😂

[NewMessage]

Well. Did not expect a herpetology lesson, but it made my day.

[julesbower]

Can't wait to see her host.
Always great when a former cast member does.
Everyone on their best for it.

[JRMagro]

Billie and Kate on the same episode?! I hope they collaborate on a sketch, both of them are so out there, who knows what theyd come up with 😂

[Thediscohkidd]

Kate hosting SNL is all I want for Christmas. #grateful🙌🏼