10 SNL Impressions Performed in Front of the Actual Celebrity

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In today’s countdown, we’re looking at ten of the best Saturday Night Live impressions ever performed right in front of the real celebrity — the kind of moments that make audiences laugh, cringe, and cheer all at once.

From Eddie Murphy teaching Stevie Wonder how to be… Stevie Wonder, to Jimmy Fallon nervously doing Jerry Seinfeld right next to Jerry himself — these sketches prove why SNL remains the gold standard for live comedy.

Every moment on this list shows the ultimate comedic risk: impersonating someone while they’re watching you do it. Some celebrities burst out laughing. Others just stare in disbelief. But all of them helped create legendary TV moments that fans still talk about decades later.

If you love SNL impressions, celebrity reactions, and behind-the-scenes comedy moments, this video is packed with everything that makes Saturday Night Live iconic.

So sit back, relax, and let’s count down 10 SNL Impressions Done in Front of the Actual Person — from hilarious to downright unbelievable.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Intro
00:46 – #10 Eddie Murphy as Stevie Wonder
02:09 – #9 Abby Elliott as Zooey Deschanel
03:14 – #8 Vanessa Bayer as Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston)
04:16 – #7 Mike Myers as Mick Jagger
05:11 – #6 Jimmy Fallon as Jerry Seinfeld
06:15 – #5 Bill Hader as Dave Matthews
07:18 – #4 The Cast as Adam Sandler
08:20 – #3 Tina Fey as Sarah Palin
09:35 – #2 The Cast as Christopher Walken
11:00 – #1 The Cast as Jim Carrey
12:40 – Final Thoughts + Audience Question

💬 ABOUT THIS VIDEO

These sketches aren’t just funny — they’re legendary. SNL has always been the stage where comedy meets chaos, and nothing captures that energy better than when celebrities see their own exaggerated reflections live on national TV.

From the SNL golden years of the ’80s with Eddie Murphy and Stevie Wonder, to modern classics featuring Jimmy Fallon, Bill Hader, and Tina Fey, this list is a love letter to the show’s boldest performers.

Which impression do you think was the most accurate?
Which celebrity handled it the best? 👀
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