in Canada. Ive got to keep my distance, Strong sighed. What is your critique of how the school and the police handled you? STRONG No. So it took another 40 minutes or so to believe it." What did you do to try to capture her voice? Who doesn't love a good dog? Aidy Bryant as Ted Cruz during the Britney Spears Cold Open on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Yeah, I got handcuffed and brought to a cop car and taken to the station. The Unhinged Brilliance of Cecily Strong. It just felt like, I've fallen through the cracks. I was losing my mind. Never had the line from news headline to casting call looked clearer than when Kimberly Guilfoyle gave a very loud speech at the 2020 Republican National Convention. Apparently, the cracker company was listening and liked what they heard, because in 2017, they partnered with Strong for their "Make 'Scuit Happen" campaign. So I really was like, come on, everybody. And I think they knew that about me. GROSS: So when does a decision have to be made? CECILY STRONG I cant believe we didnt get shut down once. We want to hear from you! So, at least for the three of us, I feel like thats become our approach on coming back or, really, about anything. GROSS: Were you thrilled to be doing a commercial? Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information. And I think my uncle probably didn't want me to be an actor as much as I did, just knowing that it was a tough life. Lucy got her head out of the door, making it so Strong couldn't shut it, and started barking. I need to get - I have to practice this fall. The entire town and you just spent the last five minutes singing about corn pudding. 'Cause Kevin can wait, but Syrian refugees can't, OK? But then, I mean, I did go back, and it was important to me, and it felt good to laugh. Since her premiere episode in 2012, Strong has developed into one of this decade's bestSNL's performers. You know, we were getting ready for one of those - I think they were two "Update" specials because it was an election year. You put the corn in the puddin' and the puddin' in the bowl. Click here to subscribe. I am eating ice cream, and the voiceover says, like, well, McDonald's now has ice - soft-serve for 37 cents or whatever it was. STRONG Aidy in those braids is the hardest I laughed this season. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter, Strong took to social media to explain that she was "ready to go" but shared that she had the time of her life on 'SNL.'. In fact, with a whopping 73 Emmy wins (not to mention 275 nominations), SNL has taken home more Emmy hardware than any other television series in history. All Rights Reserved. And we wrote a sketch, actually, that didn't make it onto the show. But if you've got some extry (ph) STRONG: (As Melissa Gimble, singing) I sure would like a taste. How do you make God laugh? WebCecily Strong (@cecilystrong) Instagram photos and videos cecilystrong 649 posts 672K followers following Cecily Strong Actor Dogs rule, homework drools She is, however, All rights reserved. How does it feel? This being her first episode back in some time, she was still required to belt out a few numbers. STRONG: (As Jeanine Pirro) Judge Jeanine Pirro, and it's up to you to decide just what my whole deal is. Whenever the newest woman to fit the bill first makes news, Strong gets flooded with pleas for her to portray her. What did it feel like to be honest and say, I'm not ready, I can't do it yet? She sent the creative team a picture of a magician in a box of wine for inspiration. Do you remember it? But apparently, according to the leprechaun, this isn't true love. As the longest-tenured female cast member in the shows history, Fortunately, it wasnt. I got the recipe. Weve been doing it one way for damn near a decade. Just take it minute by minute and see. It was such a bright spot in a dark time. And I didnt think of it that way at the time. But when its, like, the idea of attacking the LGBTQ community, I can make fun of that all day because its just insane to me to spend your time doing that.. So here's another scene from "Schmigadoon!". (Strongs personal favorite line: Feeling naughty because I got the antibodies.). Along with legendary mainstays like Jeanine Pirro, she introduced new sidesplitting interpretations of folks ranging from former Trump lawyer Sidney Powell to hard-right congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. And she told me I was looking at the world with S - I can't swear - with crap-colored glasses. So I've gotten to see a lot of his shows in New York. So I want to ask you about another character that you've done, and that's the Girl You Wish You Hadn't Started a Conversation With at a Party. The Florida governor is the Fox-loving, lib-owning successor-in-waiting to Donald Trumps cult of personality. Oh, he'll have to marry me. I have a lot of big huge life changing love to unpack, so this is what I can say tonight, Strong began her Instagram post, reminiscing on how she got her dream job when she landed a spot as an SNL castmember. I have never felt so validated as an actor, Winslet said of the ode to her Delco accent. during the pandemic. Again, my family, everyone I know - huge fans. Although her character in the movie seemed skeptical about the existence of ghosts, Strong is actually less incredulous in real life. This is FRESH AIR. STRONG: Thank you. Cecily Strong is leaving Saturday Night Live after 11 seasons on the show. Its so, so gratifying. Strong also has a new book that will be published tomorrow called "This Will All Be Over Soon." And if they're not, they gotta leave." And my roommates - my COVID roommates, Matt (ph) and Kevin - were helping me shoot everything. Unsurprisingly, the talented comedienne is also extremely close with her own spaniel, Lucy, who she rescued in 2014. The Bravo host, 54, compared the comedy show to being an ex-boyfriend, and Strong couldnt help but agree. Even the way she dunked a glass into the vat and flung wine aimlessly behind her was seamlessit landed right in Josts face. She's nominated for an Emmy for her work on "Saturday Night Live." She is an actress and producer, known for. And so it makes me want to, like, poke harder. STRONG Yeah, those table reads were the hardest. It felt like the government in a fun way that Ill never get. In addition to her work put in at30 Rockefeller Plaza, the extremely talented actress has also appeared in a few comedies, such as 2016's Melissa McCarthy-ledThe Bossand 2016'sGhostbusters reboot alongside her fellow SNL mates Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones, and Kate McKinnon. I was a new cast member. Its just asking yourself, how do we top it? Strong says of how the character has evolved. because everyone in it seems to be enjoying being in it so much. Could be fun. So you're back on Fox? You know, I was much more protected. You put the bowl in your belly 'cause it's good for the soul. BRYANT Tell me if you disagree, gang, but I feel like SNL makes you incredibly good at not banking on anything. It was like, in order to do the show next week, I just need to step away this week. GROSS: To shoot and be in these, like, exuberant, like, joyful production scenes? And you can do things that you couldnt do in any other format, and you can speak directly to the people in a way that you cant with other formats. And you go like, whoa, what's that? Disha Kandpal. And is it hard for you to keep a straight face when he's having trouble keeping a straight face? It's not something we're going to eradicate. STRONG: Yes. And I'm now back to worrying about someone I love with COVID. by Michael Major Apr. And I'm really - I'm so proud of everybody. We'll first hear the voice of Michael Che on "Weekend Update.". I would kick myself." STRONG: (As The Girl You Wish You Hadn't Started a Conversation with at a Party) And I'm sorry. You want to try with other people? STRONG: Yeah, absolutely I do. STRONG Well, I couldnt tell you because then I couldnt do it. The main point that Cecily Strong made is spot on: abortion is a widely shared and common experience, certainly since (the US Supreme Court ruling Roe v. [joking about a series of intruders at the White House] When the President walked in and saw all those bellhops, he said, "Finally, some decent security". 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Given that Strong lives in Los Angeles and works in New York City, Lucy has apparently become quite accustomed to flying on airplanes. The comedian, 39, stopped by Andy Cohens Watch What Happens Live earlier this week where she admitted that its hard for me to watch the show right now.. During her time there, Strong understudied for futureSNL writer Katie Rich on the club's main stage and also performed with their touring company. Cecily Strong said goodbye to Saturday Night Live this weekend. Later that year,she would again address the topic while appearing on Late Night, including a new discovery she made after conferring with a medium. JOST: That's great. GROSS: Oh, yeah. CHE: (As himself) Yeah. I cant believe we made comedy through all of it, says Emmy nominee Aidy Bryant, flanked by her nominated co-stars Cecily Strong (left) and Kate McKinnon. Although details on the project are still largely under wraps, Variety reports that the show, which is penned by Despicable Me screenwritersCinco Paul and Ken Daurio, will follow a couple who discovers a mysterious town calledSchmigadoon during a backpacking excursion. Cecily, your rendition of My Way, as Judge Jeanine Pirro in a giant box of wine, from the season finale was a real standout. STRONG: Well, it was sort of a mix of, like, I'm making fun of myself, and then I'm thinking about people I'd seen on Facebook. GROSS: Reports are that you're not sure whether you're going back to "SNL" in the fall. And then they kind of looked - they made, like, a show of it and looked in every pocket but that pocket and then said, OK, you're good to go. Our relationship [with Israel] will be better in the next administration, just as soon as Israel makes a generous donation to the Clinton Foundation. I feel like we could all come up with Gemma pop songs with the amount of time we spend at home alone now, Strong cracks. Alec Baldwins Trump puts in a meditation tape, which is really just a recording of the amped-up conclusion to Guilfoyles RNC speech. Now that delta is causing this resurgence, what's your level of anxiety now? Cecily Strong as Goober The Clown and anchor Colin Jost during "Weekend Update" on SNL on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Its the gift of 2020 and 2021. Competing on her second consecutive Emmy nomination for outstanding comedy supporting actress, Strong broke down her many brilliantly unhinged creations from this past season for Vanity Fair. As it would turn out, anchoring the "Weekend Update" segment wasn't the only time that Cecily Strong followed in Seth Meyers' footsteps. The Fox News host has developed into Strongs most iconic role in the years shes been playing her. I just really wanted to spend a night on land at some point again," Strong recalled. GROSS: And who did you think of as being the girl? And this is how important it is to manage it. Fri 14 January 2022 9:17, UK Updated Tue 4 April 2023 15:34, UK. The SNL actress appeared in a pair of their commercials, proving that she was the perfect fit for the brand. The women are wearing long, colorful prairie dresses with big petticoats. It's such a contrast for me seeing the joy in "Schmigadoon!" And then it just - my bubble just burst. And so I think they thought that might be a good outlet for me. And he was showing me clips of her, like, doing man on the street interviews. But apparently, some cosmic verdict has been reached. Can you believe this, that we lost Hal, you know? It's still - and I think, like, even though that seems crazy to say in the middle of summer, I think it's been a wild couple of years, and so I'm just - I'm OK with not knowing. And I think, because my - we'd already gone through things with my brother. GROSS: You did you first paid gig when you were 10. What did you think about Molly Shannon hostingSNLlast weekend and has there been any talks of you coming in and hosting as well? the talk show emcee said about Shannon, 58, who was a cast member on SNL from 1995 to 2001 and guest-hosted the April 8 episode. This is FRESH AIR. And I always wanted to be an actor since I was little. by Michael Major Apr. Tables, microphones. Then I kind of want to, like, go further. It's very beautiful there. One of the most experienced members of the current crew is Cecily Legler Strong, who joined the show in its 38th season. STRONG: No. The AFI Life Achievement recipient discusses her most memorable filmsand what moviegoers actually misremember. It is understood that Strong had always planned to return for only the first half of season 48, as she looks forward to new opportunities. And then just being loud and over annunciating and trying to have a stern look, you know? We'll talk more after a break. But I was just always performing around the house. Throughout her tenure on SNL, Strong had a strong celebrity impersonation game. I am ready to go, but Ill always know home is here, she penned on social media at the time. She shared a story about her first night at Studio 8H, recalling that after she said goodbye to her new co-workers, she couldnt find the secret night time elevator, so she had to return and ask for help. The series is streaming on Apple TV+. (McKinnon gets emotional.) If I cant find something fun enough, then it just feels icky; if theres not a way to turn someone into my own thing and a clown character, I dont necessarily want to push them as a public figure, she says. In December 2022, Strong revealed she was leaving SNL, after being with the cast for 10 years. (Laughs.). STRONG: You know, we definitely loved the exclamations, you know, saving those for the - what. The men are dressed like they're in old-fashioned barbershop quartets. She has a new memoir called "This Will All Be Over Soon," and she stars in the new series "Schmigadoon!," a satire of classic musicals from the '40s and '50s. Her reactionsit was like, wow, shes just screaming. And, like, I'll never understand why they took joy in that because it was such a huge and awful moment in my life. And I was really, like, a kid who sort of wanted to stay under the radar, anyway. While it's not uncommon for celebrities to forge partnerships with products and brands, Strong joining with Triscuit had a nostalgic meaningfor her. On one particular occasion, Strong's puppy pal caused quite an embarrassing scene when the actress accidentally opened the bathroom door with her pants around her ankles. (SOUNDBITE OF KEITH JARRETT TRIO'S "CONCEPTION"). This was a standout season for Strong, even though she largely only appeared in the back half, having been busy filming her AppleTV+ vehicle Schmigadoon! We actually wrote her and brought it to the table for the first show I came back on [in December], and it [felt] too crazy. RELATED: Cecily Strong Says Farewell To Saturday Night Live On Weekend Update As Cathy Anne, A post shared by Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl). STRONG What do they say? GROSS: They didn't connect to the world I lived in. (2021) and The Boss You've just really got her down (laughter). Looking back, what was your favorite performance? GROSS: There's times on "Update" when Colin Jost has been laughing, like, so hard because you're so funny. But at that point, I think I had started getting pretty depressed, and I - because of the time I missed. Schmigadoon's citizens all behave like they're in a 1940s musical production! And I loved school, so it was really tough being expelled. It was just such a big part of my life and theres so many people I love there, so I feel like I would just be in a swamp of sadness, just my heart would break, she said. Why couldn't we cross? And I think that's probably why I enjoy rewatching it so much, is just taking myself back there. KEY: (As Josh Skinner) No. In Season 1, couple Melissa ( Cecily Strong) and Josh ( Keegan-Michael Key) hit a rough patch in their marriage and wind up stuck in Schmigadoon, a magical Or I'll go to my garage. GROSS: You're nominated for an Emmy, second year in a row. UNIDENTIFIED CHORUS: (As characters, singing) Then he says something mean to get her back. The final episode of Schmigadoon! It's brought me such pleasure at a time when I think we all need some pleasure. The Super Mario Bros. Movie Is The First 2023 Movie To Make Over $1 Billion Worldwide. Michigan Gov. Do you even know what women have to do when we go vote, Michael? And that's according to doctors, Michael Che. It was sort of like in that robotic tone that you get kind of when you're depressed, when it's like, this is just the reality of - this is what I want. So thanks a lot, Barney. GROSS: Were you surprised that you told your mother about how you were feeling and about having thoughts about suicide? You're in a safer place, safer in the sense that you can go outside without having to go down an elevator and walk through a lobby and be - you know, be in the middle of Manhattan. But in order to develop that point, UNIDENTIFIED CHORUS: (As characters, singing) You put the corn in the puddin' and the puddin' in the bowl. Cecily Strong Delivers a Hilarious and Heartfelt Goodbye on SNL. Thirty-seven cents - it must not be very good, something that - and then I made a face like, huh? I didnt know if anybody knows who she is, Strong recalls. "When I was younger, I would enjoy Triscuit crackers with my mom, and to this day they're still a great go-to snack for me. Who would've guessed!? Strong made quite an impression on her new collaborators. I think I took my first drama class when I was 3. A red dress approximating the one Guilfoyle wore was sent over from New York. STRONG: No, I would - it feels great because, this past year especially, I'm just - I'm so proud of the show and being a part of the show. The opportunity to debut the character arrived later, though, when Dominion Voting Systems decided to take legal action against Powell and company. It feels like this year, especially, anything that weve said that might be too crazy has actually worked out really well, she says. "It was like being on a vacation. Menu. GROSS: That's Cecily Strong is Judge Jeanine Pirro. while putting Powell on the back burner. Let's start with "Schmigadoon!," which is filled with references to classic musicals, like "Oklahoma!," "Carousel," "The Music Man," "The Sound of Music" and, of course, "Brigadoon." Im yelling, these camerapeople are just kind of standing there. The Emmy-nominated SNL star reflects on a season of wild glamour girls, from Kimberly Guilfoyle to Jeanine Pirro. My heart is bursting. Its a real honor, Strong says wryly of the typecasting. And actually, I flew out of the chair the first time because, you know, I hadn't done much physical comedy on the show at all. Let's get back to my interview with Cecily Strong. But of course, like, everything's bad timing over the past couple of years or whatever. This season I did a [Weekend] Update where I broke character and just talked to the audience about how messed up I felt, and you cant have that kind of connection with such a large audience in any other venue. And I was talking about something else, and then I sort of made fun of myself, like, yeah, because, you know, that's - well, that's an important thing for society to hear or something. GROSS: And I wish her the best. And she just told me she's got COVID. It felt as impossible to leave that night as it does now. Cant we just keep using the wheel? You're nominated for an Emmy for your work on "SNL," and so are some of the other cast members. If an alien visited Earth and wanted to learn a bit about American culture, watching a few episodes of Saturday Night Live would probably be an appropriate place to start. So I don't know what you do with that. She actually played on a traveling team until she was 14 but ultimately decided to focus more on acting. I'm Terry Gross, and this is FRESH AIR. As she describes it: Its too much. "If I hadn't passed by the box office that night, she might still be answering phones," Halpern said. It's a journal of her first year of the pandemic, dealing with anxiety and depression. STRONG: (As Melissa Gimble, singing) And it may be a waste. Cohen then asked her if she would ever return to host the show in the near future. I was being dried off, wiping grape juice off of myself. For Jeanineand for Strongit couldnt have gone any other way. And it's like, this is still when New York City is really the epicenter, and our show is so about New York City. I wish your mother well. I'll do anything. I guess I knew it as a job. In her first episode back in studio, she debuted the character of Ms. Billie Moon, an outdoor cabaret singer paired in a kind of Barbra-Judy number with Bowen Yangs Charlie Vig. STRONG: I mean, I think I just felt smaller and smaller and smaller. Is everyone OK today? Thats all going through your head. GROSS: This is FRESH AIR. The Emmy-nominated SNL star reflects on a season of wild glamour girls, from Kimberly Guilfoyle to Jeanine Pirro. You bought some weed with a friend, put it in your backpack, then school security discovered the backpack, and you were actually handcuffed and arrested? Movies. Normally wed see each other on Monday and Tuesday, and in this scenario Wednesday was our first day coming into the office. Please, no song. A leprechaun has explained to the couple - in song - that they can't leave Schmigadoon until they find true love, which means the depth of their love is about to be tested. Just like the idea, you know, that it's like, you can have so much passion and feelings about these things that you don't really understand and haven't given much thought to and using them to sort of put down other people. Austin Butler and Cecily Strong during Strong's last 'Saturday Night Live. She had a backup planflash-dancing with the chair to What a Feelingin case it couldnt come together. But I've heard through the grapevine that she watches the show and she likes it." [joking about Rand Paul] Well, he's just taking over the family business of not getting elected President. Find ratings and reviews for the newest movie and TV shows. You know, I wasn't a super popular kid. Im used to a wine glass, though, thats for sure.. And I was like, I'd also kind of had a breakup kind of the night before. Strong made her debut on SNL as a featured player on September 15, 2012, and was upped the following year starting with Season 39. And you know, there is still an element of, like, you're playing with your friends. And it seems like - you know, my other thought is, like, COVID is something we have to learn to coexist with.
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