**Maya Rudolph's Kamala Harris Impression Hailed as Best in Decade on SNL's 50th Season Premiere**

The return of "Saturday Night Live" for its landmark 50th season was met with enthusiastic applause, particularly for veteran comedian Maya Rudolph’s portrayal of Vice President Kamala Harris. Reprising her role, Rudolph, 52, once again delivered her acclaimed ‘fun aunt’ or ‘Funt’ persona, as she stood at the podium impersonating the Democratic presidential hopeful.

Fans took to social media in droves to express their admiration for Rudolph's performance. One fan declared the sketch "literally the best thing SNL has done in like a decade," while another concurred, saying, "Best I've seen. And I've seen every SNL episode." The wave of online approval extended to various platforms, with one commenter on X suggesting, "More Maya Rudolph on TV for the next eight years should be a campaign talking point for Kamala."

Critics and viewers alike praised Rudolph’s meticulous attention to detail, especially her ability to mimic Harris's hand gestures when standing at the podium. An impressed viewer noted, "She even has the clasped hands perfected, Miss Rudolph has been STUDYING. A true artist." Another fan added, "Maya Rudolph has gotten Kamala's voice DOWN now. She deserves job security for the next four years, thanks."

The premiere episode featured light-hearted jabs at both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s 2024 election campaigns, maintaining the show's traditionally Democratic-leaning stance by reserving its sharpest satire for Trump. James Austin Johnson portrayed Trump, who humorously acknowledged people heading for the exits during one of his rallies.

Rudolph's performance was full of memorable quips, including a playful reference to the Fast & Furious franchise: "The Funt has been rebooted. 2 Funt 2 Furious." She also drew laughs by comparing her campaign to a Sabrina Carpenter song: "The lyrics are vague but the vibe slaps." In a witty nod to her husband's forgetfulness, she added, "Now this election is about moving forward. You see, Donald Trump is stuck in the past, but it's like I say to my husband Doug when he leaves his phone at the Chili's, ‘We are not going back.’"

The episode also featured Jim Gaffigan as Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Dana Carvey returning as President Joe Biden, rounding out a star-studded start to the show's 50th season.