Amy Poehler had a view of Meryl Streep's prep for 'SNL50'

Amy Poehler had a view of Meryl Streep’s prep for ‘SNL50’ and has ‘never rehearsed as hard as she did in this one moment’
Meryl Streep made a surprise appearance on “SNL50” and came prepared. Former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Amy Poehler talked the Oscar-winner’s sketch during a conversation for the “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast.
Amy Poehler Shared ‘SNL50’ Dressing Room With Meryl Streep and Says: ‘I’ve Never Rehearsed as Hard as She Did in This One Moment’
Amy Poehler appeared on the “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast and revealed that she shared a dressing room with none other than Meryl Streep during the “SNL50” special last month. And yes, Meryl Streep took her role in the “Close Encounters” sketch very seriously.
Amy Poehler: Meryl Streep Rehearsed So ‘Hard’ for Her ‘SNL50’ Appearance
According to “SNL” alum Amy Poehler, who was also featured in “SNL50,” Streep rehearsed so “hard” prior to the live taping. Poehler and Streep shared a dressing room during the show, where Poehler witnessed some of Streep’s acting process.
Amy Poehler fangirled over sharing “SNL50” dressing room with Meryl Streep: 'I took a picture of the door'
She also said Streep, who made her "SNL" debut for the special, took her role very seriously. "I remember thinking, 'I never rehearsed as hard as Meryl Streep.'"
Amy Poehler Reveals What Meryl Streep Was Really Like on 'SNL'
It’s not everyday you get to share a dressing room with Meryl Streep. Not unless you’re a cast member on Saturday Night Live. In an interview for the Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend podcast, Amy Poehler revealed that she shared a dressing room with none other than the three-time Oscar winning actress during the "SNL50" special.
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