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The actress and comedian, 35, marked the end of herSNLrun over the weekend during the series’Natasha Lyonne-hosted episode.
Bryant got a sweet sendoff during the show’sWeekend Updatesegment, where she appeared alongsideBowen Yangfor the duo’s beloved “Trend Forecasters” bit.
After showcasing which fruits are in for the summer, Bryant and Yang, 31, then spoke about time trends, where they broke character and subtly referenced Bryant’s history with the late-night comedy sketch series.
“In: 10 nice years,” Bryant said, as Yang added, “In: A friend I couldn’t have done this without.”
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AfterWeekend UpdatehostMichael Cheasked about future trends, Bryant’s character responded that “her best guys” bestowing her with a kiss was “in,” which prompted Che, 39, and Yang to each smooch Bryant on the cheek.
Bryant also appeared in two sketches withKate McKinnon, who also bid farewellduring theSNLseason finale— their fan-favorite “Close Encounter” cold open and an ad for “Grey Adult Pigtails.”
TheShrillactress first joinedSNLback in 2012. She was later upped to a more prominent role during her second season on the series.
Throughout her tenure, Bryant starred in an array of hilarious sketches and parodied many famous faces, among the likes ofTed Cruz,Sarah Huckabee Sanders, andWynonna Judd.
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Bryant has been nominated for threeEmmy Awardsfor her work onSaturday Night Liveover the years, as well as a nomination for her Hulu series in 2021.
In addition to Bryant and McKinnon, Saturday evening also marked the final episode forPete DavidsonandKyle Mooney.
source: people.com
