Amy Poehler observed Meryl Streep's intense rehearsals for 'SNL50' and stated that she's never seen Streep rehearse with such dedication in a single moment.
Meryl Streep turned heads on the remarkable SNL50 episode with her spot-on performance.
On a recent episode of "Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend" podcast, former SNL cast member Amy Poehler dished about Streep's stellar sketch. Seemingly ecstatic to share a dressing room with the illustrious actress, Poehler revealed the fascinating preparation Streep put into her role for the "Close Encounters" sketch alongside Kate McKinnon, Pedro Pascal, and Woody Harrelson. McKinnon portrayed Colleen Rafferty, a woman with uncensored alien stories, and Streep brought her mother character, who had her own captivating alien encounters, to life.
Poehler shared an anecdote about observing Streep rehearsing intensely for the sketch, remarking, "I've never rehearsed as hard as Meryl Streep did in that one moment." This incident was quite a sight due to the cramped dressing room accommodating numerous guest stars for the 50th anniversary celebration of SNL.
In a fan moment, Poehler casually captured a selfie of the dressing room door bearing her name and Streep's – a genuine highlight for her.
Streep certainly wasn't the only notable celebrity gracing the SNL50 stage.
With a playful tone, Poehler casually mentioned that sitting to her left in the audience was none other than her long-time buddy, the legendary Jack Nicholson.
- Kate McKinnon's captivating portrayal of Colleen Rafferty in the "Close Encounters" sketch was accompanied by Meryl Streep, who brought her mother character to life, alongside Pedro Pascal and Woody Harrelson.
- Amy Poehler, remarking on Meryl Streep's intense rehearsals for the "Close Encounters" sketch, shared that she had never rehearsed as hard as the renowned actress did for that particular performance.
- In a heartwarming moment, Amy Poehler casually captured a selfie of the dressing room door bearing her name and Meryl Streep's, which was undoubtedly a highlight for her, as they both prepared for the 50th anniversary celebration of SNL.
