2017 Emmys: Spotlight on First-Time Acting Nominees18 of 23
Vanessa Bayer: Herself/Various, "Saturday Night Live"
Emmy Category: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Vanessa Bayer emerged from the backgrounds of "SNL" to become one of the show's most consistently entertaining players. "Rachel from Friends" is one of the greatest imitations to ever come out of Studio 8H, and as "Weekend Update" meteorologist Dawn Lazarus, she exhibited a unique mastery of comedic language. She also managed to become the show's most reliable female lead in a season where Fred Armisen would pop up in a skirt from out of nowhere.
Emmy Category: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Vanessa Bayer emerged from the backgrounds of "SNL" to become one of the show's most consistently entertaining players. "Rachel from Friends" is one of the greatest imitations to ever come out of Studio 8H, and as "Weekend Update" meteorologist Dawn Lazarus, she exhibited a unique mastery of comedic language. She also managed to become the show's most reliable female lead in a season where Fred Armisen would pop up in a skirt from out of nowhere.