Top 100 Saturday Night Live Impressions

#100: Marcello Hernández as Sebastian Maniscalco

Fresh-faced Hernandez slipped effortlessly into Maniscalco mode, pacing the set and side-eying the world like it personally offended him, going viral in the process.

#99: Kristen Wiig as Björk

This take on the Icelandic avant-garde musician felt like a lovable alien who knits music out of moonlight and considers every appliance a potential duet partner.

#98: Scarlett Johansson & Jimmy Fallon as Ivanka Trump & Jared Kushner

Self-assured Ivanka was a perfect foil to Mickey Mouse-voiced Kushner, encapsulating the absurdities of the first Trump administration.

#97: Kristen Wiig as Kathie Lee Gifford

Wiig uncorked a Kathie Lee powered entirely by daytime TV adrenaline, chatterbox bravado, and a mimosa IV drip.

#96: Bowen Yang as JD Vance

Donald Trump’s vice president is known for his bluntness, and Yang — a left-field casting choice — turned it to eleven.

#95: Noël Wells as Lena Dunham

Wells channeled the Lena who narrates her own life as it’s happening, turning every shrug into a statement and every cringe into a thesis.

#94: Jason Sudeikis as Wolf Blitzer

The future “Ted Lasso” star, not primarily known for impressions, found the humor in the CNN mainstay’s no-nonsense, all-business delivery.

#93: Jay Pharoah as Kanye West

Pharoah dropped into Yeezy’s orbit with full confidence, swagger, and a monologue cadence that felt like it could turn into a think-piece or a mixtape at any second.

#92: Andy Samberg as Mark Wahlberg

Suddenly Marky Mark sounded like a guy who genuinely believed he could negotiate peace between himself and a random goat, and America just rolled with it.

#91: James Corden as Boris Johnson

Corden captured the former UK prime minister’s bumbling bluster, especially as he tried to look cool in front of Jimmy Fallon’s Justin Trudeau and Paul Rudd’s Emmanuel Macron.

#90: Jason Sudeikis as Joe Biden

Here’s the vice president as the chatty, overconfident neighbor who insists he knows a shortcut, misses three turns, and somehow still makes you glad you came along for the ride.

#89: Sarah Sherman as Matt Gaetz

Sherman was an inspired choice to play Gaetz, and she totally pulled it off. It’s safe to say that her take on the disgraced former congressman haunts our dreams.

#88: Taran Killam as Brad Pitt

Killam’s Pitt floated in with a dreamy half-grin and surfer-dude confidence, like he just fell out of a cologne commercial and didn’t bother dusting himself off.

#87: Jon Lovitz as Michael Dukakis

Lovitz’s sullen, resigned version of Dukakis was a man forever two poll points away from greatness… and completely baffled by the math that put him there.

#86: Darrell Hammond as Regis Philbin

As portrayed by Hammond, Regis became a caffeinated game-show musketeer, charging into every scene like all of America had exactly five seconds to answer the next question.

#85: Dana Carvey as Johnny Carson

Master of impressions Carvey gave us Carson as the king of the pause-and-smirk kingdom, living proof that a raised eyebrow could carry an entire monologue.

#84: Norm Macdonald as David Letterman

Norm channeled Letterman with that “too cool to care” dryness, like a guy reading cue cards just to see how far he can push them… before they catch fire.

#83: Jay Pharoah as Kevin Hart

Pharoah bottled Hart’s rapid-fire storytelling energy, all high-octane riffs and exasperated disbelief, like life itself was roasting him in real time.

#82: Jay Mohr as Christopher Walken

Underrated cast member Mohr proved himself as an expert mimic by making a slam dunk of the oft-imitated Walken.

#81: Melissa Villaseñor as Dolly Parton

Villaseñor sailed into Dolly territory with a sparkle, a wink, and a voice so sweet you could taste the buttercream frosting baked right into every syllable.

#80: Aidy Bryant as Ted Cruz

Bryant carved out a niche by playing the Texas senator as a subservient, perpetual sad-sack… and managing to imbue him with sheepish charm.

#79: Beck Bennett as Vladimir Putin

Bennett’s constantly shirtless Putin nailed the real deal’s uniquely Eastern machismo.

#78: Jimmy Fallon as Adam Sandler

The standout of the “Sandler Family Reunion” sketch didn’t even need a single, coherent word to steal the show.

#77: Phil Hartman as Frank Sinatra

The "Chairman of the Board" never looked more intimidating—or hilarious—than when Hartman channelled Sinatra’s legendary swagger.

#76: Kate McKinnon as Kellyanne Conway

It’s no “alternative fact” that McKinnon’s impression of the Trump political advisor was yet another home run for the “SNL” superstar.

#75: Amy Poehler as Christopher Walken

No Walken family reunion is complete without Poehler’s hilariously straightforward Maxine. What her impression lacks in technical accuracy, it makes up for in sheer absurdity.

#74: Mike Myers as Elon Musk

Bringing his signature eccentric flair to the tech mogul, Myers highlighted Musk’s awkward public persona and grand ambitions with a touch of classic “SNL” irreverence.

#73: Molly Shannon as Courtney Love

According to Shannon, the real Love confronted her at 30 Rock over this impression… which we’d say is a testament to how good her impression is.

#72: Mikey Day & Alex Moffat as Donald Trump Jr. & Eric Trump

This dynamic duo turned political commentary into a hilarious sibling rivalry, portraying Don Jr. as the slick mouthpiece and Eric as the wide-eyed, fidget-toy-loving tagalong.

#71: Jay Pharoah as Denzel Washington

Uncanny vocal precision and mastery of Washington’s rhythmic bravado make Pharoah’s impression feel less like a parody and more like a glitch in the Matrix.

#70: Bobby Moynihan as Guy Fieri

Moynihan perfectly captures the high-octane energy and "Out of Bounds" appetite of the Mayor of Flavortown, turning every Weekend Update appearance into a frosted-tipped fever dream.

#69: Aidy Bryant as Sarah Huckabee Sanders

This impression is a perfect blend of smoky-eye drama and "southern belle" toughness, usually delivered with a side of acidic condescension.

#68: Jimmy Fallon as Jerry Seinfeld

Jimmy nailed the rhythmic "What’s the deal?" observational style so well that you’d swear the real Jerry was standing behind the Weekend Update desk.

#67: Alec Baldwin as Tony Bennett

While his Trump got the headlines, Baldwin’s Tony Bennett was pure joy, radiating a grandfatherly positivity that was impossible not to smile at.

#66: Kate McKinnon as Robert Mueller

Drowned in prosthetics (but not drowned out), McKinnon played the Special Counsel like a stoic superhero lurking in the shadows.

#65: Jay Pharoah as Will Smith

Jay doesn't just do the voice; he captures that specific “movie star” charisma and the trademark laugh that makes you feel like the Oscar winner just walked into the room.

#64: Kate McKinnon as Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Turning a Supreme Court Justice into a feisty, “g

insburned” powerhouse, Kate’s RBG was the high-energy grandma we all wished we had.

#63: Chloe Fineman as Jennifer Coolidge

Virtuoso impressionist Fineman’s take on the “White Lotus” star is pure magic, capturing that breathy, wide-eyed wonder that’ll make you feel like the Fourth of July.

#62: Cecily Strong as Melania Trump

By interpreting the First Lady into a glamorous, "trapped" protagonist of her own dramatic miniseries, Strong almost made us feel bad for her.

#61: Vanessa Bayer as Miley Cyrus

Bayer brought a “pretty cool” energy to Miley, making us all fall in love with those squinty eyes and that gravelly, high-energy charm.

#60: Kenan Thompson as Steve Harvey

Between the giant suits and the total bewilderment, Kenan’s Steve Harvey is a masterclass in the "confused-but-confident" reaction shot.

#59: Abby Elliott as Zooey Deschanel

Elliott, the daughter of former cast member Chris, perfectly parodied the “adorkable” essence of the “New Girl” star, nailing her ukulele-playing quirkiness on the “SNL” stage.

#58: Norm Macdonald as Bob Dole

Another masterclass in deadpan comedy from Macdonald, who used a third-person narrative style and a pen-clenching fist to make the Senator among the show’s funniest ‘90s creations.

#57: Melissa Villaseñor as Owen Wilson

From the impeccable “Wow” to the whispery, laidback delivery, Villaseñor’s Wilson is a total delight that captures the comic actor’s sun-drenched spirit.

#56: Beck Bennett as Mike Pence

Bennett played Donald Trump’s first VP with a stiff, “Father knows best” stoicism that served as an understated foil to the chaos happening around him in Washington.

#55: Jim Breuer as Joe Pesci

“The Joe Pesci Show” was a ‘90s staple, spoofing the actor's tough-guy persona with a short-fused temper that always ended in a baseball bat beatdown.

#54: Bill Hader as James Carville

Hader imbued the “Ragin' Cajun” with a frenetic energy and a high-pitched drawl that turned political strategy into one of the most quotable recurring bits on the show.

#53: Jay Pharoah as Jay-Z

Pharoah did New York proud with this one, capturing the Brooklyn rapper’s cool confidence and that signature laugh with ease.

#52: Shane Gillis as Donald Trump

Although he never made it to the “SNL” mainstage as a cast member, host Gillis delivered a shockingly precise take on the former president, nailing the squint, the hand gestures, and that unmistakable flow.

#51: Melissa Villaseñor as Lady Gaga

With her incredible vocal range, Melissa harnessed Gaga’s theatrical intensity and powerhouse pipes, making us believe she was born to play the pop icon.

#50: Will Ferrell as Robert Goulet

Will Ferrell took the legendary crooner and cranked up the absurdity, giving us a Goulet who was painfully out of touch… and maybe better left in the past.

#49: Vanessa Bayer as Jennifer Aniston

Every “Rachel Green” vocal tic and staccato laugh is accounted for in this nostalgic performance that reminds us why we all fell in love with Aniston in the first place.

#48: Taran Killam as Jim Carrey

It takes a special kind of physical commitment to replicate the “rubber-faced” antics of the 90s king of comedy without devolving into caricature, but Killam pulled it off with charm to spare.

#47: Jimmy Fallon as Mick Jagger

Matching the rock giant pout-for-pout, Fallon’s legendary “mirror” sketch with the real Rolling Stones frontman stands as one of his great “SNL” moments.

#46: Will Ferrell as Harry Caray

Baseball commentary turned into a cosmic journey through Ferrell’s eyes, all delivered in that iconic voice.

#45: Kate McKinnon as Ellen DeGeneres

Between the signature dance moves and the constant declarations that, yes, she was Ellen, this impression parodied the daytime TV queen’s restless, seemingly infinite energy.

#44: Chloe Fineman as Drew Barrymore

A dose of pure sunshine graces the screen every time Fineman leans into the flower-child whimsy and breathy, warm-hearted charm of this daytime talk show icon.

#43: Andy Samberg as Nicolas Cage

High-octane madness is the name of the game in “Get in the Cage,” where Samberg nails the actor’s unique brand of “nouveau shamanic” intensity.

#42: Ego Nwodim as Dionne Warwick

Nwodim’s pitch-perfect take on the opinionated legend of soul and R&B was co-signed by Warwick herself — and with good reason.

#41: Bill Hader as Al Pacino

The unpredictable Oscar winner’s essence was captured by Hader with hilarious precision. Every sentence feels like a gravelly explosion of theatrical bravado.

#40: Kate McKinnon as Elizabeth Warren

Watching the Senator “pivot to a plan” was never more delightful than when McKinnon brought her buttoned-down enthusiasm to the debate stage.

#39: Cecily Strong as Jeanine Pirro

Total chaos is the only way to describe this impression, which usually involved Strong leaning dangerously far over the Weekend Update desk while clutching a giant glass of wine.

#38: Phil Hartman as Bill Clinton

Few sketches are more iconic than Hartman’s Clinton stopping at a McDonald’s to explain complex policy while shamelessly stealing fries and nuggets from unsuspecting customers.

#37: Maya Rudolph as Oprah Winfrey

From the booming "You get a car!" energy to her hilarious obsession with bread, Rudolph managed to capture the larger-than-life warmth and absolute authority of the Queen of Daytime.

#36: Matt Damon as Brett Kavanaugh

In a surprise cameo that went instantly viral, Damon tapped into a vein of pure "keg-is-half-full" frustration, delivering a high-decibel performance that satirized a tense political moment.

#35: Fred Armisen as Prince

Prince Armisen found the comedy in the Purple One's legendary mystique, portraying Prince as a soft-spoken, elusive icon who could turn even a mundane conversation into a theatrical event.

#34: Jim Carrey as Joe Biden

Bringing his trademark physicality to the 2020 campaign trail, Carrey played the future President as a “super-powered” grandpa who was always one step away from a finger-gun explosion.

#33: Norm Macdonald as Burt Reynolds

Whether he was demanding to be called “Turd Ferguson” or simply chewing gum with aggressive indifference, Norm’s Reynolds stole every “Celebrity Jeopardy!” segment he was in.

#32: Darrell Hammond as Donald Trump

Long before the role became a political lightning rod, Hammond’s version was the gold standard, focusing on the real estate mogul's “Apprentice”-era bravado.

#31: Eddie Murphy as Stevie Wonder

In one of the most charming moments in “SNL” history, Murphy didn't just nail the singer's mannerisms; he did it while standing right next to the real, visibly amused Stevie Wonder.

#30: Kate McKinnon as Justin Bieber

The Canadian pop star’s “toddler-at-a-club” swagger was front and center in McKinnon’s starmaking take on the Biebs.

#29: Amy Poehler as Hillary Clinton

Poehler’s Hillary was defined by very palpable ambition, making no secret of how badly she wanted the top job in the country.

#28: Bill Hader as Keith Morrison

Lean in for the thrill of the “Dateline” mystery with Hader’s take on the true-crime correspondent, whose creepy excitement over murder details is both unsettling and hysterical.

#27: Kate McKinnon as Jeff Sessions

Portraying the former Attorney General as a tiny, possum-like creature hiding under the desk, McKinnon found a way to turn a dry political figure into a weirdly adorable cartoon character.

#26: Darrell Hammond as Bill Clinton

Hammond’s "slick Willy" persona—complete with the thumb-point and the raspy Southern charm—remains a presidential benchmark.

#25: Eddie Murphy as James Brown

“I feel good!” never sounded so funny as it did when Murphy’s Godfather of Soul braved a “Celebrity Hot Tub” in a performance of pure, high-pitched comedic gold.

#24: Kristen Wiig as Liza Minnelli

With jazz hands flying and a signature “cha-cha-cha,” Wiig perfectly parodied the theatrical, high-drama energy that only a true Broadway legend can provide.

#23: Will Ferrell as Janet Reno

Ferrell brought a “tough-love” physicality to the former Attorney General, famously hosting her “Dance Party” in a basement.

#22: Darrell Hammond as Sean Connery

The ultimate “Celebrity Jeopardy!” antagonist, Hammond’s Connery exists solely to torment Alex Trebek with legendary insults and increasingly ridiculous misreadings of the category board.

#21: James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump

Widely considered the most technically accurate version of the 45th and 47th president, Johnson nails the rambling, stream-of-consciousness “weaving” that makes the impression feel startlingly real.

#20: Bill Hader as Vincent Price

Transporting viewers back to the golden age of horror, Hader’s version of the macabre icon is a campy delight, especially when he’s visibly annoyed by his underwhelming holiday guests.

#19: Jay Pharoah as Barack Obama

Pharoah took over the role with startling accuracy, conquering the President’s charm with deliberate pauses like it was nothing.

#18: Will Ferrell as Alex Trebek

As the straight-faced anchor of the Celebrity Jeopardy! chaos, Ferrell’s Trebek was a brilliant study in exasperation, playing the only sane man in a room full of famous lunatics.

#17: Maya Rudolph as Beyoncé

Whenever “Queen Bey” made an appearance, Rudolph gave pure, unadulterated diva energy that was as fierce as it was funny.

#16: Darrell Hammond as Al Gore

Hammond’s take on the former Vice President leaned into the "lockbox" of stiff mannerisms and sighs that defined the 2000 election.

#15: Larry David as Bernie Sanders

In a match made in comedy heaven, the “Curb Your Enthusiasm” creator brought his signature brand of “pretty, pretty good” frustration to the Vermont Senator, making it hard to tell where the man ended and the impression began.

#14: Melissa McCarthy as Sean Spicer

The “Spicey” phenomenon took the world by storm when McCarthy appeared as a guest to unleash a motorized podium that became the definitive satire of the 2017 news cycle.

#13: Joe Piscopo as Frank Sinatra

Piscopo captured the swaggering "Old Blue Eyes" era of Sinatra with such a cool, brassy confidence that he helped set the gold standard for how to parody a living legend.

#12: Dana Carvey as Ross Perot

Carvey transformed the independent billionaire into a folk-hero-style character that arguably became more famous than the candidate himself.

#11: Dan Aykroyd as Julia Child

Aykroyd brought a surprising amount of heart—and a chaotic amount of stage blood—to his portrayal of the beloved French Chef, creating a sketch that remains a foundational masterpiece of the genre.

#10: Chevy Chase as Gerald Ford

As “SNL’s” first true political caricature, Chase’s Ford didn't bother with a voice or makeup, instead using legendary physical pratfalls to define an entire presidency.

#9: Phil Hartman as Ronald Reagan

In one of the smartest sketches the show ever produced, Hartman played the “Great Communicator” as a secret, high-level mastermind who dropped the grandfatherly act the second the cameras left the room.

#8: Gilda Radner as Barbara Walters

Affectionately known as “Baba Wawa,” Radner’s take on the broadcast legend was a gentle-yet-sharp parody, becoming an instant classic bit in the process.

#7: John Belushi as Joe Cocker

The raw, physical power of this performance remains a high-water mark for the original cast, with Belushi mirroring the singer’s characteristic movements.

#6: Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris

Stepping into the role of “America’s Cool Aunt,” Rudolph got the Vice President’s signature laugh and debate-stage energy down-pat, proving she’s still the show's ultimate secret weapon.

#5: Kate McKinnon as Hillary Clinton

Bringing hardened grit and intensity, McKinnon’s Hillary was a poignant and hilariously ambitious anchor for the show during one of the most turbulent elections in history.

#4: Will Ferrell as George W. Bush

Ferrell found the comedic heart of the 43rd President by leaning into a "strategery" of charming goofiness and squinty confidence that made his Oval Office feel like a frat house.

#3: Dana Carvey as George H.W. Bush

“Not gonna do it!” became a national catchphrase thanks to Carvey, who took the 41st President’s specific, hand-wavy mannerisms and turned them into a beloved caricature — approved by Bush himself.

#2: Alec Baldwin as Donald Trump

With a signature pout and a bully’s bravado, Baldwin turned his recurring guest spot into an era-defining, Emmy-winning performance.

#1: Tina Fey as Sarah Palin

A cultural earthquake in 2008, Fey’s portrayal was so definitive that her thoughts on “Russia”—while not a direct quote—became the legacy of the real Vice Presidential candidate.

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