IN CHARACTER
A face you won’t forget
Aunt Jemima
Played by Maya Rudolph
The historical pancake-brand mascot Aunt Jemima. Maya Rudolph portrays her in SNL’s Uncle Ben, defending her job and cooking while objecting to the condition she describes as slavery.
1sketch in the archive
1performer in the role
In character. On screen.
Their moment in the spotlight.
Behind the character
The people in the part.
A little character study
More to the story.
Seen in the same sketches
They’re in good company.
One great character.
A whole cast to discover.