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Kenan Thompson Reflects on His Legacy and Hosting the Emmys

Bray Lawrence

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- “Selena Gomez, Post Malone” Episode 1825 -- Pictured: Kenan Thompson during the “Three Daughters” sketch on Saturday, May 14, 2022 -- (Photo by: Will Heath/NBC)

Kenan Thompson is having a great year that just keeps getting better. After wrapping up his 19th season on SNL and receiving a Hollywood Star, he will now be hosting the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, September 12, 2022 on NBC and streaming live on Peacock.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE — “Natasha Lyonne, Japanese Breakfast” Episode 1826 — Pictured: (l-r) Kenan Thompson, Kyle Mooney, and Cecily Strong during the “Summer Gig” sketch on Saturday, May 21, 2022 — (Photo by: Will Heath/NBC)

For almost 30 years, Kenan has been a creative force in comedy. From his early days at ALL That to his forever plan on Saturday Night Live, Kenan Thompson has shown what hard work and talent can do.

I spoke with him about his almost 30-year career, sketch comedy, his time at SNL, and hosting the Primetime Emmy Awards.

Check out the interview below!

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