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Jennifer Coolidge Is Impressed by Christmas Stuff

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The setup

Jennifer Coolidge discovers Christmas magic one delightfully awkward observation at a time.

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The premise

Here’s the bit.

SNL cast member Chloe Fineman delivers a pitch-perfect impression of Jennifer Coolidge as she browses through various Christmas items, expressing wonder and delight at each discovery. From stockings to wreaths to eggnog to a menorah, Fineman's Coolidge is amazed by all things related to the holiday season. The sketch showcases Chloe's spot-on impression of Jennifer's distinctive breathy voice, exaggerated lip movements, squinty eyes, circular head motions, and signature mannerisms. Dressed in a sparkling gold gown with her hair in an updo familiar to White Lotus fans, Fineman's Coolidge delivers hilariously inappropriate observations about each Christmas item she encounters.

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Highly quotable.

Oh, look at this! A big sock full of gifts. You know, the ultimate stocking stuffer is a foot.

Mmm, a big cup of eggnog. Kinda weird. Tastes like I'm drinking Santa's c—

Oh, happy birthday!

Behind the scenes

The people who made it.

A little extra

Notes from the archive.

This sketch was previously cut from the Steve Martin & Martin Short episode (Episode 8) before airing in the Austin Butler episode. Jennifer Coolidge herself praised the impression on Instagram, calling Fineman an "exceptionally brilliant impressionist" with a "hilarious imitation" and describing the performance as "What a feat!" The sketch aired during Coolidge's peak popularity from The White Lotus Season 2. This was Cecily Strong's final episode as a cast member. Views on YouTube: 1,430,273. Likes: 21,088.

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