Kenan Thompson Shares His Favorite Memory From An SNL Afterparty And The Great Maya Rudolph Is Involved

Kenan Thompson definitely eliminated it hosting the 2022 Emmys. He brought all of his appeal and wit to the hosting gig, and we couldn’t have actually been better to see him in action. He is no complete stranger to live tv, as he has actually been on Saturday Night Live for twenty years (and appeared in over 1,500 sketches), making him the cast member with the longest period ever. Over the years he’s satisfied extraordinary individuals, dealt with substantial stars, and naturally, went to many famous SNL afterparties. In a current interview, the Kenan star reviewed his preferred minutes throughout his stint, along with his preferred afterparty minute. Of course it includes the renowned Maya Rudolph!

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter ahead of his hosting gig, Thompson spoke about his relationship with Maya Rudolph, her impact on him as an entertainer, and an afterparty to bear in mind. When asked which afterparty was the most unforgettable, he exposed: 

What an unbelievable program to have actually seen, and it plainly was really unique to Kenan Thompson. Also, now understanding Maya Rudolph carries out in a Prince cover band makes her considerably more cool, which I didn’t think was physically possible. Thompson and Rudolph have actually understood each other for several years. They carried out as cast members on SNL together from 2003-2007, up until Rudolph left the program. Clearly they have actually still stayed buddies, and the love is quite still there. Rudolph has actually returned to the network pillar a number of times for hosting gigs and cameos, most significantly to portray Vice President Kamala Harris.

Maya Rudolph discovered a lot more success following her stint on SNL. She significantly starred in the 2011 funny experience Bridesmaids, along with Grown Ups, Wine Country, and Sisters. She voices the “Hormone Monstress” on Netflix’s Big Mouth, a voice efficiency for which she won an Emmy. She is presently starring in Loot, a funny series that follows a lady who is just recently separated from her billionaire spouse. The program is streaming solely for Apple TV+ subscribers, and has actually currently been restored for a Season 2. Loot is a few of Maya Rudolph’s best work yet.

Following his short-term comedy on NBC entitled Kenan, Thompson is continuing his historical run as a SNL cast member for season 48. The season premieres on October 1st, with several new cast members making their launching. I’m sure Kenan will do a fantastic task revealing the brand-new cast the ropes. 

It most likely won’t be long prior to we see these 2 funny icons carry out together once again, as we are all hoping Rudolph go back to play Kamala Harris this season on SNL. To relive old sketches including Thompson and Rudolph, you can enjoy previous seasons of SNL presently streaming for Peacock subscribers.