Weekend Update: Cathy Anne Says Goodbye for Now - SNL

Cathy Anne (Cecily Strong) stops by Weekend Update to reflect on her time on SNL.

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[quiquiqui]

Cecily was the most versatile cast member in years and I feel like she didnt get the credit she absolutely deserves! Legend!

[TheMaynne]

She FINALLY LIT THE CIGARETTE! That's the longest payoff EVER! Best wishes, Cecily. You were absolutely hilarious.

[douglaslowe]

damn..didnt realize this was her last show. one of best cast members ever

[heslom]

Her wink to Colin at 2:26 just speaks to the volumes of love between the SNL family. I understand people were hoping for a more spectacular sendoff but I have a feeling that this was exactly what she wanted. All the love to her & her fellow inmates 🤍

[elizao.hernandez]

The tearful eyes at the end of the Cecily's speech break my heart, there goes another legend of the cast🥲

[egod]

That was the saddest “I’m Colin Jost, goodnight, ” ever. Colin is all of us in this moment, really taking in the loss of Cecily Strong.

[dougcaron]

When she partially breaks character at 2:52 to say goodbye is a very touching tribute to fellow cast. This caught me off guard a little.

[lorinotarius]

I can't believe Cecily is leaving, We all will miss her as much as the cast shedding a tear will. Thank you for being such a brave, tireless advocate for women's rights and keeping our freedoms, and for being a LOUD voice for those silenced into barely managing a whisper. You are so STRONG!!!

[wille]

She did a good job hiding her tears. But I cried enough for the both of us. 😭😭😭

[ja]

To me, in a way, she feels like the last one of an incredible generation at SNL. She was my favorite cast member and definitely one of the most talented. I hope to see her in other things soon.

[wandrewmclarty]

The throw away “I’m Collin Jost” was perfect. Such love and respect for what was really important, giving Cecily the love and respect she deserved after an amazing tenure at SNL. She’s the GOAT and I won’t change my mind in that. Also, really gonna miss her VO for commercial parodies. Also, her Serial Podcast parody. Her voice is honey.

[ericb]

Since 2012, Cecily Strong put a smile on my face every Saturday with her wide cast of characters and voices. She impressed with her angelic singing voice and incredible stage presence.

Like the alumni that came before her like Molly Shannon, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Vanessa Bayer, Rachel Dratch, Maya Rudolph, Cheri Oteri, and Gilda Radner, Cecily is a legend.

I'll miss her like I miss Kate, Aidy, Leslie and Melissa. But my god, what a run.

[jiveturkey]

This genuinely makes me sad. Her talent was unmatched, she never skipped a beat, and left me at many times, speechless than laughing. In my opinion, her accolades put her next to the higher greats of the SNL alumni, and she will be missed.

[NayatSarı]

I didn’t understood that it was her last show till she said “I got friends on the inside, they seemed to be doing okay”… Cecily is an icon of SNL! I think we all hear some tear in our eyes when she had. You will be missed Cecily! ❤

[madnessbydesignVria]

I hope she continues the tradition of coming back from time to time. She was really one of the best... :)

[markhiablack]

I’m really gonna miss her so much:)😭 her literally breaking character, made me cry

[SyzygyNoon]

I feel sick knowing this was her farewell. She deserves all the love we can give her. Cecile, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being a part of something very special. Something that will never come again.😢
You’re a legend.

[bubwalxifan]

Cecily is one in a million. She will be missed. You can't but love her, she is awesome in the skits and you look forward to seeing her each week.

[cloudwatcher]

Cecily was probably the best sketch actor this show has ever seen. Others were perhaps funnier in individual ways, but Cecily was rock solid in every sketch she did, no matter how stupid the premise. She was able to make those sketches that you couldn’t believe made it to air bearable to watch, even memorable at times. Her impressions had the perfect mix of accuracy and parody.

Thanks for the laughs, Cecily Strong

[splashgirl]

I love this lady, good luck in all your ventures. I have a feeling we will be hearing her name! SNL legacy will live on! Eyes leaking…😢