Keke Palmer Wants Jimmy Fallon and Amy Poehler to Bring Her to Life on SNL
So, Keke Palmer is not just slaying the game as a multi-talented queen; she also has her sights set on having a couple of “Saturday Night Live” legends impersonate her. During the red carpet festivities at the ‘SNL50: The Anniversary Special’ on January 16, Palmer spilled the tea on her top choices for would-be impersonators—none other than Jimmy Fallon and Amy Poehler. “Oh my gosh. I would probably want Jimmy Fallon to impersonate me. I just think he’d be really good,” she confessed, which honestly makes total sense considering the two share the stage in NBC’s game show “Password.”
These days, Keke is pretty hot in Hollywood, thanks to her remarkable hosting skills. In fact, she recently made history as the first woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Host of a Game Show in 15 years, breaking the glass ceiling at the 75th Creative Arts Emmy Awards. Talk about a milestone! During a November 2024 chat on “The Tonight Show,” which Fallon hosts, he jubilantly celebrated her success, calling her “so fun to work with” and reminding us just how tight-knit the Hollywood family is.
But it doesn’t stop there: the love-fest continues with Amy Poehler, who has also thrown down some major compliments for Palmer. When Poehler guest-starred on Palmer’s podcast “Baby, This is Keke Palmer” in June 2024, she couldn’t contain her admiration, dubbing Keke a “genius” and expressing her joy in their collaborative moments. So, it seems a Keke impersonation by either of these icons wouldn’t just be a fun skit, but a tribute to her blossoming career that’s all about female empowerment and creativity.
With Palmer taking names and winning awards, it’s no wonder she’s looking to the comedic greats for some impersonation love. And with both Fallon and Poehler backing her, one can only wonder if an “SNL” skit featuring Keke in the near future would become a reality. The fanfare for Palmer continues to grow, and who wouldn’t want to be impersonated by such comedic royalty? Stay tuned!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and People Magazine, NBC, Emmy Awards
