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Teyana Taylor Channels Angela Bassett in SNL Promo
21 Jan
Summary
- Taylor mimics Angela Bassett's iconic scene from Waiting to Exhale.
- The SNL promo involves a humorous dispute over stolen eggplant parmesan.
- Taylor is a recent Golden Globe winner and Oscar contender.
Golden Globe winner Teyana Taylor brought fierce energy to a promotional video for her upcoming guest hosting appearance on Saturday Night Live. The segment features Taylor adopting the persona of Angela Bassett's character, Bernadine Harris, from the 1995 film 'Waiting to Exhale.'
In the clip, Taylor and SNL cast member Ashley Padilla confront Andrew Dismukes over a stolen eggplant parmesan. Taylor, embodying Bernadine's iconic room-trashing scene, dramatically wreaks havoc in Dismukes' dressing room, complete with a dramatic quote from the movie.
Taylor is currently generating Oscar buzz for her role in 'One Battle After Another' and also stars in 'The Rip.' She is set to host SNL with musical guest Geese.
