Yvonne Hudson holds a unique place in SNL history as the first Black woman to be a featured player on the show, appearing from 1980 to 1981. During a tumultuous season, she was a versatile performer in a variety of sketches. However, she was not brought back for the following season as the show underwent a change in leadership. Her brief tenure was a significant, if often overlooked, milestone for the show’s diversity. After leaving SNL, Hudson’s career in the public eye was limited, but her role as a pioneer in the show’s history remains important.