Scarlett Johansson's Hilarious Portrayal of Sen. Katie Britt in a Satirical SOTU Rebuttal on 'SNL'
Experience the comedic brilliance of 'Saturday Night Live' as they tackle the State of the Union with an unexpected twist featuring Scarlett Johansson as Sen. Katie Britt in a side-splitting parody.
"Saturday Night Live" kicked off the weekend with a sketch based on the State of the Union, followed by a surprise appearance.
Scarlett Johansson, also known as Mrs. Colin Jost, made a special guest appearance during the show's opening. She portrayed Alabama Sen. Katie Britt in the widely discussed GOP response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech on Thursday.
Johansson, dressed as Britt, stood with one hand raised firmly while calling out Biden's "performative" qualities. She made her remarks from her kitchen, emphasizing that she is more than just a mother. According to Johansson, she is a wife, a mother, and described herself as the wildest person in the Target parking lot.
During the State of the Union Cold Open on SNL, the skit ended with a clever spoof of Jordan Peele's "Get Out." Scarlett Johansson stirred a teacup, causing Kenan Thompson to freeze with a tear rolling down his cheek.
Mikey Day returned as Biden for his speech, teasing Punkie Johnson as Vice President Kamala Harris about skipping leg day. Johnson humorously sat, stood, sat, and stood during the address.
Michael Longfellow played Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. Day-as-Biden noticed Johnson shaking his head whenever he mentioned his "predecessor," comparing it to someone accidentally catching a glimpse of the show 'Euphoria.'
The episode was hosted by “Dune: Part Two” star Josh Brolin – who got into an actual ice bath for a cold plunge during his monologue – and musical guest Ariana Grande.
Editor's P/S:
The "Saturday Night Live" sketch was a clever and entertaining way to satirize the State of the Union address and GOP response. Scarlett Johansson's portrayal of Senator Katie Britt was particularly spot-on, capturing her fiery rhetoric and conservative stance. The skit's use of pop culture references, such as the "Get Out" spoof, added an extra layer of humor to the commentary on politics.
Overall, the sketch served as a reminder of the enduring power of satire to critique and expose the absurdities of political discourse. It also highlighted the importance of representation in media, with Johansson's appearance as a female senator providing a counterpoint to the predominantly male-dominated political landscape.
