Maya Rudolph Resurrected Her Beyoncé for SNL 40

By Jamilah King Feb 16, 2015

Maya Rudolph made her return to "Saturday Night Live" for the show’s 40th anniversary, and she brought out one of her most beloved characters: Beyoncé. She joined Martin Short for a segment that was just over 12 minutes long, and pretty hilarious. Watch.

Beyoncé has become one of Rudolph’s most adored characters when she returns for guest spots. (She was on the cast from 2000 and 2007.) Here’s a look at her in character last year:

And here’s a look at her doing impressions of Beyoncé on "Ellen."