Scarlett Johansson’s unexpected appearance on SNL as Katie Britt, mimicking the senator’s peculiar State of the Union response, quickly drew attention. Senator Katie Britt’s dramatic and somewhat “disastrous” address prompted comparisons to a Saturday Night Live skit, which the show didn’t hesitate to exploit. Johansson’s surprise portrayal of Britt, complete with a comedic monologue, became an internet sensation.
During her 17-plus minute retort to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech, Britt took jabs at Biden’s age and policies. “Bidenomics is working,” she sarcastically remarked, implying skepticism. “Goodness, y’all. Bless his heart. We know better.” Britt’s exaggerated portrayal drew criticism and inspired memes across social media platforms.
Johansson’s portrayal of Britt on SNL captured the essence of the senator’s speech with humor and satire. “Good evening, America. My name is Katie Britt, and I am honored to represent the people of the great state of Alabama. But tonight, I’ll be auditioning for the part of scary mom,” Johansson quipped, perfectly mirroring Britt’s tone and demeanor.
The sketch continued with Johansson’s Britt recounting a story of encountering a sex-trafficked woman in Texas, blaming Biden’s border policies for the incident. However, it was later revealed that the incident occurred during George W. Bush’s presidency, adding to the absurdity of Britt’s speech.
Johansson’s portrayal brilliantly parodied Britt’s sudden shifts in tone, transitioning seamlessly from dark anecdotes to shameless product promotions. She even joked about the setting of Britt’s speech being in a kitchen, sarcastically remarking on family conversations and domesticity.
The sketch concluded with Johansson’s Britt delivering a bizarrely reassuring message to struggling Americans, ending with a humorous reference to migrants in kitchen fridges. Overall, Johansson’s portrayal provided a satirical take on Britt’s speech, offering viewers a comedic perspective on the senator’s exaggerated performance.