Top 30 SNL Impressions the Real Person Loved

VOICE OVER: Emily Brayton
WRITTEN BY: Tal Fox

From political powerhouses to pop icons, some of the most famous figures have taken “Saturday Night Live” impressions in stride — even loving the hilarious caricatures of themselves. This look back celebrates unforgettable moments where celebrities and politicians showed major appreciation for the talented cast members who made them laugh, admire, and occasionally, embrace their TV doppelgängers. Whether it's Maya Rudolph's Kamala Harris, Chloe Fineman's Jennifer Coolidge, or Dana Carvey's George H.W. Bush, these impressions have won over the real deal with charm, wit, and spot-on humor. Who was your favorite impression that earned the real person's seal of approval? Let us know in the comments below!

  • #30: Miley Cyrus as Michele Bachmann
  • #29: Kenan Thompson as Steve Harvey
  • #28: Bill Hader as Keith Morrison
  • #27: Tina Fey as Sarah Palin
  • #26: Chloe Fineman as Jennifer Coolidge
  • #25: Ana Gasteyer as Céline Dion
  • #24: Chris Farley as Newt Gingrich
  • #23: Cheri Oteri as Judge Judy
  • #22: Jimmy Fallon as Barry Gibb
  • #21: Norm MacDonald as Bob Dole
  • #20: Chloe Fineman as Alex Cooper
  • #19: Scarlett Johansson as Katie Britt
  • #18: Mikey Day as Sean Evans
  • #17: Cecily Strong as Gretchen Whitmer
  • #16: Brad Pitt as Dr. Anthony Fauci
  • #15: Will Ferrell as James Lipton
  • #14: Vanessa Bayer as Miley Cyrus
  • #13: Various Cast Members as the Co-Hosts of "The View"
  • #12: Kate McKinnon as Ellen DeGeneres
  • #11: Dana Carvey as George H. W. Bush
  • #10: Bowen Yang as Charli XCX
  • #9: Maya Rudolph as Oprah Winfrey
  • #8: Jay Pharoah as Denzel Washington
  • #7: Maya Rudolph as Donatella Versace
  • #6: Vanessa Bayer as Jennifer Aniston
  • #5: Chloe Fineman as Drew Barrymore
  • #4: Larry David as Bernie Sanders
  • #3: Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris
  • #2: Ariana Grande as Céline Dion
  • #1: Kate McKinnon as Hillary Clinton

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