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    Maya Rudolph's Triumphant 'Saturday Night Live' Return: Takes On Beyonce, No Whitney Houston

    Access Hollywood – Sun, Feb 19, 2012

    Former "Saturday Night Live" castmember Maya Rudolph made a triumphant return to the "SNL" stage this weekend - this time as host -- and while the actress' signature Whitney Houston impression was appropriately absent, among the many side-splitting sketches was a tribute to Beyonce and Jay-Z.

    Maya donned her best Beyonce wig and sparkling mini-dress for the skit, with Jay-Z (Jay Pharoah) by her side, as various celebrity guests dropped by their New York home to meet the couple's newborn daughter.

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    First up? Prince (Fred Armisen), whose dramatic entrance was announced by "White Butler" (Andy Samberg). He gave the couple "a smirk" as a gift for Blue Ivy.

    Next up was LL Cool J (Kenan Thompson), who wore his "formal Kangol" topper to in honor of the "special occasion."

    VIEW THE PHOTOS: The Magnificent Maya Rudolph!

    Beyonce explained her birthing experience to LL through (what else?) song, saying she asked the doctor, "Did I have a boy?" (to the tune of her hit ballad "If I Was A Boy"), but the doctor said, "No, you had a single lady."

    Nicki Minaj (Nasim Pedrad) delivered a jarring rap lullaby for Blue (scaring Prince, who hid behind the bassinet), while Brad Pitt (Taran Killam) and Angelina Jolie (Abbey Elliot) arrived after being tipped off by the "tingling" of Angelina's "baby sense."

    Taylor Swift (Kristen Wiig) dropped by, excitedly walking through the room looking shocked and surprised while never uttering a word.

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    The final guest drew rousing cheers from the "SNL" audience, as Justin Timberlake made a surprise appearance as Bon Iver's Justin Vernon.

    Complete with a wispy receding hairline, the singer said, "Sorry I'm late... whatever. I was just wandering barefoot in the woods of Wisconsin. I fashioned this guitar out of a canoe and I wrote a song for your baby."

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    "But Bon Iver, we were just about to put our baby to sleep!" Maya's Beyonce exclaimed.

    "Trust me, this will help," JT's Justin said, before launching into a song.

    B & J weren't quite sure what to think of the Bon Iver sleepy ballad, but did note that "White Butler" was "really into it," before the musician put himself to sleep with his own music.

    Click HERE to watch the sketch!

    "SNL" alum Amy Poehler also made a surprised appearance in the episode, returning for "Bronx Beat" with Maya, where Justin and Andy Samberg joined the two ladies during the hilarious talk show sketch.

    Click HERE to watch the clip!

    Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

     

    22 comments

    • rightous
      rightous  •  Jamaica, New York  •  3 mths ago
      Props to the late Minnie Ripperton, Maya's mom, for raising such a beautiful and talented daughter, I hope Minnie is up in heaven and looking down and laughing proudly with her daughter.
      • Ebony Palin
        Ebony Palin 3 mths ago
        I didn't know that was her MOM! no way! thanks for that info!
      • John
        John 3 mths ago
        minnie ripperton did not raise maya. she did not get a chance before dyng from breast cancer. maya was a little girl when her mother died and one article said she does not remember a whole lot about her mother. The raising was done by her jewish father. don't know if minnie would be proud or ashamed
    • ex-client
      ex-client  •  Houston, Texas  •  3 mths ago
      Great show! Poor music guests though...couldn't hear the girl ...maybe a good thing..
    • R.K.P.
      R.K.P.  •  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  •  3 mths ago
      Its always good to all the friends from SNL.I love them all.
    • Stephanie
      Stephanie  •  Richmond, Virginia  •  3 mths ago
      It was a great show. Maya did a great job. The rest of cast were very good also. Die hard SNL fan. Love when old cast members show up for support.
    • Joe
      Joe  •  3 mths ago
      She was funny. I didn't know that she could sing so well. But speaking of singers, the singing act was something awful!A band named Sleigh Bells? Seriously? #$%$ was that? 2 guitars bookending a "singer" with a whole lot of speakers in the background that were cranked up so loud that I could barely hear what the woman was trying to "sing". They should have given her a mattress to perform on as she seemed to be better at wiggling her body provocatively than carrying a tune! Sheese.
      • Mike Johnson
        Mike Johnson 3 mths ago
        I know they sucked if your werent on meth you was terrible!
      • Tbaby10
        Tbaby10 3 mths ago
        Maya's mother was a singer named Minnie Riperton and she definately passed her talent on to Maya.
      • Jennie
        Jennie 3 mths ago
        Last weeks musical guest was terrible too! I skipped this weeks show actually because last week was so bad...miss the good writers of old.
    • Bro's before yard too ...
      Bro's before yard too ...  •  Bluebell, Utah  •  3 mths ago
      seth meyers is hilarious
    • Miles J
      Miles J  •  Colorado Springs, Colorado  •  3 mths ago
      Love Maya Rudolph! Sexy yet sort of weird looking!
      • Patricia
        Patricia 3 mths ago
        Well she is half and half.
      • Patricia
        Patricia 3 mths ago
        Maya is one of the most talented and funniest woman on television. She seem so down to earth and normal I can't stand that four eyed on who does the Sarah Palin impersonation on Saturday Night Live. I don't think she's so funny but she does do a funny Sarah impression.
      • DJC
        DJC 3 mths ago
        That "four eyed" who does the Sarah Palin impression is named Tina Fey.
    • Patsy
      Patsy  •  3 mths ago
      Man OR woman: who thinks that Maya Rudolph is, like, the perfect woman?
      • Will Tyler
        Will Tyler 3 mths ago
        She's on top of my "exception" list.
    • royalviking
      royalviking  •  ,  •  3 mths ago
      Favorite was that skit she did w/Amy Poehler. That was brilliant.
    • Brian
      Brian  •  Mishawaka, Indiana  •  3 mths ago
      Maya was looking good as usual! Beyonce better watch out!
    • meh
      meh  •  3 mths ago
      she is my dream woman!
    • Malinda
      Malinda  •  3 mths ago
      I was so excited when I read a few weeks that Maya Rudolph would be hosting. And when the Bronx Beat skit started, I was already laughing. Great show (except for Sleigh Bells - ugh!). Wish SNL powers-that-be would stop with the indie/youtube acts already!
    • Ben Dover
      Ben Dover  •  3 mths ago
      SNL has gotten really awful over the years, but Maya was always worth watching. Her host episode is a classic - one of the very best ever.
    • Stryder
      Stryder  •  3 mths ago
      Maya is so hot in that dress. Hotter than Beyonce.
    • RadCatRuss63
      RadCatRuss63  •  3 mths ago
      Usually the only funny segment on SNL is Weekend Update. This episode was truly funny for the most part. Even the origin cast was a bit uneven. But almost every show had a classic TV moment, SNL now is a pale imitation of its old self. Last night's episode proved it might still be worth checking out from time to time.
    • Zhimbo
      Zhimbo  •  3 mths ago
      This article was just as good as when your non-funny friend tells you about a skit the next day. In fact, it was EXACTLY like that.
      • monkeyboy
        monkeyboy 3 mths ago
        Agreed - most of the article is devoted to describing one sketch in excruciating detail. Geez.
    • JMBFP
      JMBFP  •  Chicago, Illinois  •  3 mths ago
      I got a chance to see the show and it was hysterical! I was laying there laughing like a fool! My hub must of thought I was nuts!
    • Mike Johnson
      Mike Johnson  •  Kansas City, Missouri  •  3 mths ago
      Maya is so talented. She has the ability to change her entire persona in a flash almost before your eyes. She has no type cast.
    • Sullyboy
      Sullyboy  •  West Hartford, Connecticut  •  3 mths ago
      This regurgitated show sucks balls EVERY week
    • I love anderson cooper
      I love anderson cooper  •  3 mths ago
      this is one black women that doesn't act black at all. as far as talking like Beyonce Beyonce doesn't shake her head when talking soo.. i didn't get that at all but she was still funny!!! and also Kate Upton show up looking super ugly who thinks she's hot is a perv and a idiot
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