10 Most Obnoxious Celebrities Getting Owned on SNL

10 Obnoxious Celebrities Getting Owned on “SNL”


Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at the times that “Saturday Night Live” took aim at public figures who arguably had it coming.

Elon Musk

Whether you think he’s a visionary who’ll get humanity to Mars or a grifter hell-bent on dismantling the U.S. government, it’s hard to deny that the South African-born Musk’s hunger for the spotlight can be… a bit much. That’s why this 2025 “SNL” roast hit so hard. Coming off of Musk’s then-recent wielding of a chainsaw at a conservative rally, this cold open parodied a truly disastrous meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In a cameo appearance that audibly delighted the studio audience, “SNL” alumni Mike Myers expertly captured Musk’s public persona. Musk reacted simply but derisively to the sketch, posting to X that “Humor fails when it lies.”

The Kardashians

Sometimes, a roast works better when you keep it in the family. That was the case in this 2021 sketch as part of an episode hosted by socialite Kim Kardashian. Parodying arbitration-based reality court shows like “Judge Judy,” this version puts a unique spin on the genre: “The People’s Kourt” is hosted and presided over by Kardashian’s real-life sister Kourtney (lovingly played here by Kim). Described by the narrator as being basically the same as “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” (but with a little more structure), “The People’s Kourt” also sees Kim’s sister Khloe and mother Kris playing themselves. For those who have a less-than-favorable opinion of their family, this is your chance to unabashedly point and laugh.

Carole Baskin

Oh, yeah… remember “Tiger King”? The reality show that gripped society in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, “Tiger King” was a larger-than-life tale with even larger characters. As such, it was only a matter of time before the legendary NBC sketch show set its sights on the major players of “Tiger King”. Cast member and master impressionist Chloe Fineman, during one of the show’s COVID-era episodes, parodied eccentric conservationist Carole Baskin as part of a “MasterClass” spoof (that is, an excuse for Fineman to trot out her best impersonations). Alongside Timothée Chalamet and Jojo Siwa, Fineman’s Baskin inexplicably teaches biking… and casually reiterates the fact that she definitely didn’t play a part in her ex-husband’s mysterious disappearance.

Brett Kavanaugh

Any time a media circus erupts in the public eye, you can bet “SNL” will be front and center taking notes. The 2018 controversy over then-Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is a prime example of this, with his Senate confirmation proceedings being widely publicized over his past conduct. The season 44 cold open tackled the contentious sessions with aplomb, casting surprise guest star Matt Damon as the nominee. Parodying the hearings’ most cringeworthy moments, Damon was Emmy-nominated for his shockingly spot-on Kavanaugh impression, which poked fun at the associate justice’s volatility, seeming lack of accountability, and… well, let’s call it “passion.”
Meghan McCain
This TV personality and daughter of the late senator John McCain may have interned at “Saturday Night Live” in the late ‘90s, but that didn’t give her a free pass from being roasted on the show. Case in point: Aidy Bryant’s hilarious, relentless impression of her. The former first daughter of Arizona co-hosted “The View” from 2017 to 2021, earning a reputation as the show’s firebrand token conservative. This 2019 sketch blasted McCain’s on-air persona, poking fun at her penchant for outlandish, often incendiary comments. Although the real McCain reacted positively to the sketch at the time, she has since distanced herself from those comments. Watching this sketch, it becomes clear as to why.

Kendall Jenner

After the reality show star and social media personality’s appearance in the “Live for Now” advertising campaign, it was hard to look at a can of Pepsi the same way again. Intended to “project a global message of unity, peace, and understanding,” the ad was lambasted for its reductive, insensitive portrayal of hot-button issues like police brutality. Of course, “Saturday Night Live” was right there to bask in all of its cringeworthy glory, depicting a fictionalized “making-of” process. Beck Bennett’s naive director is initially optimistic about the commercial’s potential… before quickly realizing that his set is a ticking time bomb. Cecily Strong’s Jenner appears at the tail end of the sketch, only serving to confirm Bennett’s character’s worst fears.

Sarah Palin

Tina Fey’s iconic impression of the former Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential candidate is obviously now the stuff of American comedy legend. Perhaps Fey’s finest moment in character, this sketch found Fey and co-star Amy Poehler parodying a real-life series of interviews between then-Governor Palin and journalist Katie Couric. In a fitting testament to the strength and impact of Fey’s impression, some of her lines here weren’t written for her at all — in fact, Fey-Palin’s response to a question about job creation was ripped verbatim from the original interview. Given the unintentionally humorous tone of Palin’s statements, maybe she would have been better off as an “SNL” writer?

O. J. Simpson

There are no shortage of “SNL” moments spoofing the infamous Buffalo Bills running back. Former cast member Norm MacDonald was notorious for making fun of Simpson’s ‘90s legal drama, in which he stood accused of murdering his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ron Goldman. However, we ultimately had to go with this 2017 sketch, featuring Kenan Thompson’s chipper, recurring O. J. impression. Episode host and “Wonder Woman” star Gal Gadot plays a woman meeting up with a Bumble date — who turns out to be Simpson. Thankfully for the fictional O. J., she is blissfully unaware of his controversial past, and ignores a number of red flags that will freak out those familiar with the case.

R. Kelly

Woof. Where to even start with this one? For this parody of the trainwreck “CBS This Morning” interview, “SNL” writers barely even had to alter real events. Kelly, accused of a wide range of crimes like harassment, abuse, and even holding women hostage, appeared on the CBS program as a way to defend his honor. What happened instead was a juvenile tantrum for which King was praised for her coolness and steely resolve. Unsurprisingly, Kenan Thompson shines as the disgraced Grammy winner, mocking Kelly’s various public scandals and controversies, as well as his music career. Come for the hilarious impressions, stay for the moment in which Thompson’s Kelly reveals that he thinks his interviewer’s name (and job title) is “Jail King.”

Kanye West

Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Watching this sketch representing Donald Trump’s first term in office now feels worlds away — and almost quaint. “SNL” parodies of Trump, in which the president was famously played by Alec Baldwin, tended to focus on the sheer weirdness of his first administration. One of those moments was rapper Kanye West’s real-life visit to the Oval Office, which Baldwin’s Trump assures audiences is definitely not a publicity stunt. Chris Redd, sorely underrated as an “SNL” cast member, nails West’s loose, stream-of-consciousness style of speaking, and does a lot to remind us that we miss the old Kanye.

Are there any “SNL” celebrity roasts that we missed? Be sure to let us know in the comments below!