Meet The Hilarious Kate McKinnon, SNL's First Openly Lesbian Cast Member

The show's newest member, Kate McKinnon cut her teeth as a performer in the Upright Citizens Brigade and the Big Gay Sketch Show. Watch some of her past clips — and her commitment ceremony.

Her mom made her wear that dress.

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A hoarder reads her will.

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Getting commitment-ceremonied.

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An embittered health teacher frightens the youth.

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Vag Magazine: because feminism is about women doing whatever they want.

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And McKinnon already has the endorsement of one SNL alum:

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Twitter: @TheRealDratch

is it true that SNL hired Kate McKinnon as a new cast member? If so, yay! She is a very funny lady.

— Rachel Dratch (@TheRealDratch) March 29, 2012

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