SNLs new Close Encounters sketch introduces Kate McKinnons mother Meryl Streep

SNL brought back its Close Encounter sketch for its 50th anniversary special, featuring Kate McKinnon, Pedro Pascal, Woody Harrelson, and Meryl Streep.

Feb 17, 2025 - 12:02
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SNLs new Close Encounters sketch introduces Kate McKinnons mother Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep, Kate McKinnon, Pedro Pascal, and Woody Harrelson in

SNL brought back its Close Encounter sketch series during its 50th anniversary special this week, with blasé alien abductee Colleen Rafferty (Kate McKinnon) recounting her experiences to Pentagon officials (Aidy Bryant and Jon Hamm) alongside two others (Pedro Pascal and Woody Harrelson).

Though Colleen is unfazed by the whole ordeal by now, the fifth time apparently still isn't the charm, as her latest encounter with the extraterrestrials is still notably less awe-inspiring than the other interviewees' experiences. Fortunately, she isn't the only one getting repeatedly pantsed by aliens. It seems garnering alien disrespect runs in the family, with Colleen's mother (Meryl Streep) joining in on the interview as well.