Kate McKinnon

Kate McKinnon is an American comedian and actress. She first gained recognition in 2006 on Logo's The Big Gay Sketch Show. McKinnon is best known for being a cast member on NBC's Saturday Night Live from 2012-2022. McKinnon has won two Emmys for playing various characters on the sketch comedy show, including Hillary Clinton, Ellen DeGeneres and Rudy Giuliani. Her most famous films include Ghostbusters (2016), Rough Night (2017) and Bombshell (2019).
Kate McKinnon THE MILLICENT QUIBB SCHOOL OF ETIQUETTE FOR YOUNG LADIES OF MAD SCIENCE
Kate McKinnon Is Ready for the 'Adventures to Continue' in Sequel to Bestselling Children's Mystery Novel — See the Cover! (Exclusive)
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Meryl Streep Breaks Character During SNL Debut in Hilarious 'Close Encounter' Sketch with Kate McKinnon
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Will Ferrell's Fear of the Sunrise, Foo Fighters Karaoke, a Harry Styles and Kristen Wiig Dance-Off: SNL Alums Spill on Their Exclusive After Parties
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Bowen Yang Reveals ‘Chaotic’ SNL Holiday Party Tradition Started by Kate McKinnon and Aidy Bryant: ‘It’s a Mess’ (Exclusive)
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Kate McKinnon Hosts 2024 National Book Awards: 'Writing a Book Is Nothing Short of an Act of Kindness'
Tina Fey, Sarah Palin, Alec Baldwin, Donald Trump, Maya Rudolph, Kamala Harris
Stars Who Expertly Portrayed Politicians on Saturday Night Live
Kate McKinnon at the 96th Annual Oscars held at at the Ovation Hollywood on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Images) Kate McKinnon seen at Warner Bros. "Barbie" Photo Call, The Four Seasons Hotel, Los Angeles, CA, USA - 24 Jun 2023 (Photo by Images for Warner Bros.)
Kate McKinnon Jokes She Likes to Spend 'Zero Minutes' Getting Glam: I Am a 'Person of the Woods' (Exclusive)
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Kate McKinnon to Host 75th National Books Awards With Musical Guest Jon Batiste (Exclusive)
Kate McKinnon, The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science
Kate McKinnon's New Book Feels Like Lemony Snicket Meets Tim Burton: 'Wonderful Blend of Silliness and Heart' (Exclusive)
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Hanson Superfan Kate McKinnon Meets Band and Jokes Her Haircut Was Inspired by Them: 'Been Copying You Guys'
Kate McKinnon, America Ferrera & Ryan Gosling Help Jimmy Kimmel Get to the Oscars
Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera and Kate McKinnon Reprise Barbie Roles in New Oscars 2024 Promo — Watch
Kate McKinnon The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science Book Cover
Kate McKinnon Announces Her New Book for Young Readers (Exclusive)
Kate McKinnon Reunites with Pete Davidson in Hellmann’s Super Bowl Commercial
Kate McKinnon Pokes Fun at Pete Davidson's Dating Life in Hellmann’s Super Bowl Commercial (Exclusive)
Kate McKinnon Channels Her Inner Cat Lady in Teaser for Hellmann's Super Bowl Commercial
Kate McKinnon Channels Her Inner Cat Lady in Hellmann's Super Bowl Commercial Teaser (Exclusive)
Kate McKinnon Monologue - SNL
Kate McKinnon Jokes About 'Being Back at Her Old Job' in First Return to SNL Since Departing Cast in 2022
Kate McKinnons Christmas Wish to Host SNL Comes True Thanks to the Rockefeller Tree and Dropping Her Phone in the Toilet!
Kate McKinnon’s Christmas Wish to Host SNL Comes True — Thanks to the Iconic Rockefeller Tree!
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Hailey Bieber Posts 'Weird Barbie' Throwback Pic in Fun Nod to Kate McKinnon's Movie Role
Leslie Jones arrives at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 24, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada; Director / Producer Jason Reitman attends the 13th Annual Young Literati Toast at City Market Social House on April 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California
Leslie Jones Recalls Jason Reitman's 'Unforgivable' 'Ghostbusters' Comment: 'Damage Was Done'
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'Barbie' Is Now Streaming! How to Watch the Record-Breaking Greta Gerwig Hit from Home
Catherine, Princess of Wales walks down the ramp of a C17 plane during their visit to the Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford on July 14, 2023 in Fairford, England
Did Kate Middleton's Visit to Air Show with Prince William and Kids Hint at Her New Royal Role?
You Can Now Buy Kate McKinnon's Weird Barbie from Hit Movie
You Can Now Buy Kate McKinnon's Weird Barbie Doll from the Hit Movie
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Greta Gerwig and Kate McKinnon Made 'Strange Musicals' Together in College Years Before ‘Barbie’ (Exclusive)
Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Ariana Greenblatt, Issa Rae, Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig, Simu Liu and Hari Nef at the premiere of "Barbie" held at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on July 9, 2023
Meet the 'Barbie' Cast: From Past Roles to Off-Screen Relationships
BARBIE; NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 5: Earring Magic Ken, introduced by Mattel as a companion to its Earring Magic Barbie figure, is photographed August 5, 1993 In New York City. This 'hipper' Ken doll features an updated look which includes blonde highlights in his traditionally brown hair, a purple shirt, lavender vest, a necklace with a circular charm and an earring in its left ear. (Photo by Yvonne Hemsey/Getty Images)
These Barbies Are Real! See the Cast of 'Barbie' and the Actual Dolls That Inspired Their Characters
Kate McKinnon on GMA, Barbie Movie still
Kate McKinnon Hilariously Details Creating Weird Barbie’s Marker-Covered Look: ‘It Was Very Exciting’
Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attend the Royal Charity Polo Cup 2023 at Guards Polo Club
Kate Middleton Relaxes with a Glass of Champagne as She Cheers on Prince William at Charity Polo Match
Megan Thee Stallion, Miles Teller
Megan Thee Stallion and Miles Teller to Host 'Saturday Night Live' amid Cast Shakeup
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- Natasha Lyonne, Japanese Breakfast Episode 1826 -- Pictured: Kate McKinnon as Ms. Rafferty during the Final Encounter cold open on Saturday, May 14, 2022 -- (Photo by: Will Heath/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
'SNL' Creator Lorne Michaels Calls Season 48 a 'Transition Year' in the Wake of 7 Cast Members' Exits
Sheryl Lee Ralph accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series award for "Abbott Elementary" on stage during the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on September 12, 2022.
'Abbott Elementary' Star Sheryl Lee Ralph Stops Emmys in Song After Historic Win: 'My Voice Belongs'
74th Primetime Emmys - Arrivals
Kate McKinnon Says 'Barbie' Movie Is 'Epic' as She Recalls Going to College with Director Greta Gerwig
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 16: Kate McKinnon attends "Bombshell" New York Screening at Jazz at Lincoln Center on December 16, 2019 in New York City.
Kate McKinnon Shares the Two 'SNL' Sketches that Made Her Feel 'Most Connected' to the Audience
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Kate McKinnon Says She 'Felt Like It Was Time' to Leave 'Saturday Night Live' : 'My Body Was Tired'
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- Natasha Lyonne, Japanese Breakfast Episode 1826 -- Pictured: Kate McKinnon as Ms. Rafferty during the Final Encounter cold open on Saturday, May 14, 2022 -- (Photo by: Will Heath/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
'SNL' (Re-)Breaks All-Time Emmy Nominations Record with 9 New Nods, Including for Exiting Star Kate McKinnon
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Kenan Thompson on His Career-Launching Secret Weapon as a Comic: 'I Have a Cute Face'
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Chloe Fineman 'Felt Really Lucky' to Be at Kate McKinnon's 'Crazy Emotional' 'SNL' Goodbye
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 01: Kate McKinnon attends Peacock's "Joe vs Carole" Photo Call at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on March 01, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images); NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 04: Hillary Clinton attends the "Hillary" New York Premiere at Directors Guild of America Theater on March 04, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage); NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 05: Pete Davidson attends the premiere of "Big Time Adolescence" at Metrograph on March 05, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Hillary Clinton 'Can't Wait' to See What Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson Do After 'SNL' Departures
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- “Natasha Lyonne, Japanese Breakfast” Episode 1826 -- Pictured: (l-r) Maya Rudolph, Fred Armisen, and host Natasha Lyonne during the monologue on Saturday, May 14, 2022 -- (Photo by: Will Heath/NBC)
Natasha Lyonne Reunites with Ex Fred Armisen and Pal Maya Rudolph During 'SNL' Opening Monologue
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- Natasha Lyonne, Japanese Breakfast Episode 1826 -- Pictured: Kate McKinnon as Ms. Rafferty during the Final Encounter cold open on Saturday, May 14, 2022 -- (Photo by: Will Heath/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
Kate McKinnon Says Goodbye to 'SNL' with Emotional Farewell: 'Thanks for Letting Me Stay Awhile'
Aidy Bryant attends the 2021 American Museum of Natural History Gala on November 18, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images); Kate McKinnon attends the CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards at Omnia Nightclub at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, on April 26, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images); Kyle Mooney is seen leaving the 'Brigsby Bear' Philadelphia Screening at Ritz Five on July 10, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images)
Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant and Kyle Mooney Leaving 'Saturday Night Live' : Report
Kate McKinnon, Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton Says Grandkids, 'Forest Bathing' and Historical Fiction Keep Her Spirits Up
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Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin Are at War in Kate McKinnon's New 'Tiger King' Series — First Look
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10 of Kate McKinnon's Best Impressions Ever
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Paul Feig Slams 'Ghostbusters' Box Set for Excluding His 2016 Reboot: 'Must Be a Mistake'
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John Cameron Mitchell Compares Playing Joe Exotic to Shakespeare: 'Chance of a Lifetime'
Ghostbusters
Melissa McCarthy on Ghostbusters Reboot Backlash, Five Years Later: 'I Just Don't Get It'
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Hannah Waddingham Tears Up as She Wins Emmy and Thanks Jason Sudeikis: 'You've Changed My Life'
Amanda Seyfried
Amanda Seyfried Spotted for the First Time as Elizabeth Holmes on 'The Dropout' Set
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Melissa Villaseñor Hilariously Impersonates Owen Wilson and Kate McKinnon at 2021 Independent Spirit Awards
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John Cameron Mitchell Cast as Joe Exotic in Upcoming NBCUniversal Series Opposite Kate McKinnon
Amanda Seyfried, Kate McKinnon
Amanda Seyfried Takes over for Kate McKinnon in Hulu's Elizabeth Holmes Drama
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Kate McKinnon Stars as Dr. Anthony Fauci in Hilarious SNL Sketch About COVID-19 Vaccine
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5 Great Moments from 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center — ' Including Dolly Parton and Her Guitar!' '
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Adele Previews Her Comedic Talents in SNL Promo Alongside Kate McKinnon and H.E.R.
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Kate McKinnon Honors Ruth Bader Ginsburg During SNL Season 46 Premiere: 'Rest in Power'
Kate McKinnon Carole Baskin
Kate McKinnon's Joe Exotic Series Gets TV Order, Will Air on NBC, Peacock and USA
Jonathan Van Ness and Kate McKinnon read Harry Potter
Kate McKinnon Calls Harry Potter 'Utterly Fabulous' as She Reads Chapter with Jonathan Van Ness
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Kevin Bacon Says He'd Play Tiger King's Joe Exotic 'In a Second': He's 'My Type of Guy'
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Kate McKinnon Stars with Pet Cat — Who Also Does Great Impressions — in 'SNL at Home' Sketch
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'SNL' Alums Virtually Gather to Honor Late Music Producer and 'Wonderful Friend' Hal Willner
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Kate McKinnon Set to Star as Carole Baskin in TV Series Based on Tiger King Subjects
Kate McKinnon during a taping of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show"
Kate McKinnon Says She Totally 'Blew It' with Beyoncé and Jay-Z at the Golden Globes
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Chris Evans Brought His Brother to the 2020 Golden Globes & 8 More Celebs Who Took Family Members as Dates
Breaking Down the Biggest Moments From the 2020 Golden Globe Awards
People Now: Breaking Down the Biggest Moments From the 2020 Golden Globe Awards  - Watch the Full Episode
Ansel Elgort and Dakota Fanning
The 14 Most Talked About Moments of the Golden Globes
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Kate McKinnon Holds Back Tears at Golden Globes Remembering How Ellen DeGeneres' Coming Out Inspired Her
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Kate McKinnon and Sister Walk the Red Carpet at the 2020 Golden Globes
Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie and Charlize Theron 'Bombshell' film premiere, Arrivals, Regency Village Theatre, Los Angeles, USA - 10 Dec 2019
Charlize Theron on Working With Women Versus Men: 'You Never Have to Wait for Women'