A comedic of astounding talent, Kate McKinnon could wring laughter from a single, strange glance or a contorted physical pose. Her energy was delightfully unhinged, and her character work was brilliant, surreal, and almost always over the top. She was a lot like a female version of Martin Short. McKinnon created unforgettable and deeply weird characters. Her impressions of Hillary Clinton and Justin Bieber were transformative and hilarious. Since leaving, she has brought her unique energy to films like Barbie.