Kate McKinnon: “Saturday Night Live” Cast Member

The hit comedy sketch show “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) has cast few LGBTQ+ actors. When Kate McKinnon joined the cast, she was the first gay woman since the 1980s (Danitra Vance).

McKinnon won Emmy Awards for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series (SNL) in 2016 and 2017, and she received nominations several other years. Her impersonations on SNL have drawn praise, including Hillary Clinton, who appeared together with McKinnon in the premiere episode of season 41.