Leslie Jones is the latest addition to the venerable cast of “Saturday Night Live,” breaking a record in the process of having two women of color on the long-running sketch comedy staple at the same time. Outside of her controversial appearance on Weekend Update, Jones has been writing for the show for just about a year and seems more than ready to take on the role of cast member.
Jones is the latest in a long line of Black performers on Saturday Night Live. Hit the jump for some other familiar faces.
Jay Pharoah
2010-present
Kenan Thompson
2003-present
Chris Rock
1990-93
Maya Rudolph
2000-2007
Finesse Mitchell
2003-2006
Dean Edwards
2001-2002
Tracy Morgan
1996-2003
Jerry Minor
2000-2001
Tim Meadows
1991-2000
Ellen Cleghorne
1991-95/96
Damon Wayans
1985-86
Danitra Vance
1985-86
Yvonne Hudson
1980-81
Eddie Murphy
1980-84
Garret Morris
1975-1980
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