Saturday Night LivestarEgo Nwodimhas received the Dionne Warwick seal of approval.
The legendary singer called the performer’s impersonation of herin asketch this weekenda “hilarious birthday gift.”
“Thank you, @nbcsnl.
Dionne Warwick and Ego Nwodim.Credit: Michael Tullberg/Getty Images
In another tweet, she praised Nwodim specifically, writing, “You are a star.”
“One last question, Harry Styles,” she said in the sketch.
“Why is Wendy Williams being a bitch to me?
She started beefing and now she’s acting like she can’t finish.”
Nwodim-as-Warwick ended her talk show Oprah-style, telling her audience to look under their seats.
When they found nothing, she responded, “That’s right I don’t owe you anything.
Thank you for watchingThe Dionne Warwick Talk Show.
Snoop, call me, baby.”
On Instagram, Nwodim said Warwick’s praise has been “making her cry.”
“Extremely touched by Ms. Dionne’s kindness and generosity of spirit.
so glad I did her proud,” she added.
Watch theSNLsketch below:
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