Kate McKinnonis famous for herSaturday Night Liveimpressions. But impersonatingReese Witherspoonhad … mixed results.
During a new episode ofBilly on the Streetwith hostBilly Eichner, McKinnon attempts to fool New Yorkers into believing that she’s the 43-year-oldBig Little Liesactress. And while some fall for it, others see straight through the hilarious stunt.
“Hey guys, it’s Billy and I’m out here today and it’s one of the biggest days we’ve ever had onBilly on the Streetbecause joining us for the first time is one of my favorite actresses and yours. FromLegally BlondetoBig Little Liesto one of my personal favorites,Election, please welcome toBilly on the Streetfor the first time, Academy Award winner Reese Witherspoon,” Eichner, 40, kicks off the video.
The first person the duo encounters is a female violinist, who sawLegally Blondeand believes McKinnon to be Witherspoon. “You’re awesome,” the woman says.
When the woman asks, “What’s the meaning of life?” McKinnon, 35, replies Witherspoon-style, “It is tough to tell in this heat, y’all. I don’t know. I think be yourself and just love who you love, I guess.”
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The pair continues to come across multiple people who believe McKinnon to be Witherspoon, including a man who recalls meeting theBig Little Liesstar at an event.
“Reese, how are you? You and I have Mary Kay and Nancy Meyers in common. We were at Nancy Meyers’ daughter’s film and remember we had a long conversation,” he says, noting that he is “Sheila’s husband.”
“She is spectacular,” he says about Witherspoon before he proceeds to invite her to “come to dinner my love the next time you’re in town.”
When Eichner asks a young woman if she thinks “Reese Witherspoon is grateful for the freedom of speech,” the woman points out, “Well, this is Kate McKinnon.”
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And the next person they come across isn’t convinced either.
While a man notes that the woman before him “is the bomb,” he points out that she’s on “SNL.”
“No, it’s Reese Witherspoon,” says Eichner.
Clearly not believing the spoof, the man fires back, “No, yeah right.”
source: people.com
