Cecily Strong and Goober the Clown: The Story of a Woman Who Had an Abortion on Her 23rd Birthday
Cecily Strong, who made viewers hysterical with her spot-on impressions of celebrities, politicians and “The Girl You Wish You Hadn’t Started a Conversation With at a Party,” is leaving Saturday Night Live.
She leads the comedy ensemble on Apple TV’s musical parody series “Schmigadoon,” which is executive produced by “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels and is set to return for a second season.
The series featured many memorable characters, such as Girl You Wish You Hadn’t Started A Conversation With At A Party and a British singer named Gemma, that were established by Strong.
Last year, Strong memorably dressed as character named Goober the Clown, who led a conversation on abortion in light of the controversial Texas law that barred most abortions at the onset of a fetal heartbeat.
The actress shared a story of a woman who decided to have an abortion on her 23rd birthday in order to make it easier for the audience to understand.
I had been so anxious, and frustrated that I had decided I was going to write essays for nobody, or I were going to put this on the show. And luckily … right away, the show was very supportive. I think it was the only thing I’ve ever done where I haven’t had any notes. I don’t think anyone wanted to give us notes.
What does Cecily Strong think about the political climate? (Comment on Strong’s Final Performance at the Radio Shack, San Diego, April 17-26, 2005)
After 11 years as a cast member, Strong made herFinal appearance on the show’s final episode of the year,Hosted by actor Austin butler and featuring musical guest Lizzo
She had a new accent, a new character, and a new look every time she showed up. She had a great performance that made the people that worked at radio shack remember why they loved their job.
She poked fun at the political climate by portraying characters like a chain-smoker who has a distorted understanding of the news, a valley girl who plays devil’s advocate but is distracted on her phone, and a man with a distorted understanding of the news.
“I don’t have time to think Seth. This election is a mockery. Okay? It’s a bom-nation,” Cecily Strong performed in one of many memorable appearances on Weekend Update. Who do we think we are? And who do you think you are Seth? Because guess what, you’re not.”