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Cheri Oteri Channels Barbara Walters from Heaven
5 Jul
Summary
- Cheri Oteri impersonated Barbara Walters from the afterlife.
- Oteri discussed earthly adversaries and hot topics with deceased celebrities.
- The impersonation occurred during CNN's 250th anniversary of the U.S. celebration.
During CNN's special coverage leading up to the 250th anniversary of the United States, actress and comedian Cheri Oteri made a surprising appearance, embodying the late Barbara Walters.
Oteri, channeling Walters from what she described as the afterlife, engaged in humorous discourse. She mentioned that her friend Tupac Shakur facilitated her joining the program, allowing her to offer commentary on America's birthday from an "ethereal presence."
Her impersonation included witty observations about contemporary issues and celebrity figures. Oteri, as Walters, humorously discussed "Earthly hot topics" and "adversaries," listing celebrity feuds and public figures among them. She also quipped about needing cosmetic procedures for Lady Liberty.
Oteri's appearance, which also featured her mentioning interactions with other deceased personalities like George Carlin and Richard Pryor, elicited laughter from hosts Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper. This was not Oteri's first time portraying Walters for the network; she previously appeared as the legendary journalist on New Year's Eve in 2019.
