SNL cast members have tackled some of the trickiest impressions in comedy history, turning challenging personalities into unforgettable moments of humor. From subtle nuances to full-on physical transformations, these performances required dedication and an uncanny ability to capture quirks perfectly. Our lineup highlights iconic takes like Tina Fey’s folksy Sarah Palin, Kate McKinnon’s nuanced Hillary Clinton, Maya Rudolph’s poised Beyoncé, and Melissa Villaseñor’s spot-on Lady Gaga. Plus, witness the comedic genius behind James Austin Johnson’s Donald Trump, Bill Hader’s Keith Morrison, and others who pushed the boundaries of parody with sharp precision and heartfelt commitment. Which impression left you awestruck? Share your favorite in the comments below!

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0:00 Introduction
0:28 Taran Killam as Brad Pitt
1:50 Jan Hooks as Tammy Faye
3:10 Andy Samberg as Nicolas Cage
4:29 Ego Nwodim as Dionne Warwick
6:01 Alex Moffat as Mark Zuckerberg
7:22 Marcelo Hernandez as Maniscalco
8:53 Norm Macdonald as Burt Reynolds
10:13 Darrell Hammond as Bill Clinton
11:39 Eddie Murphy as Stevie Wonder
12:49 John Belushi as Joe Cocker
14:04 Vanessa Bayer as Rachel Green
15:37 Jay Pharoah as Denzel Washington
17:09 Cecily Strong as Jeanine Pirro
19:08 Bill Hader as Keith Morrison
21:13 James Austin Johnson as Trump
23:17 Melissa Villaseñor as Lady Gaga
24:48 Maya Rudolph as Beyoncé
26:42 Kristen Wiig as Bjork
28:33 Kate McKinnon as Hillary
30:46 Tina Fey as Sarah Palin