Amy Poehler Leaving SNL

Amy Poehler announced that she is leaving Saturday Night Live after the 2008 - 2009 season. Poehler was on the show for seven years and has decided to leave to focus on her family. Poehler is expecting her first child with actor and comedian Will Arnett.¹

Fast Facts

Amy Poehler was a comedian on Saturday Night Live for nearly seven years
Poehler plans to stay on the show until her baby is born
Poehler is reportedly working on her own show with the producers of The Office
Poehler portrayed various people in the news on SNL including Hillary Rodham Clinton
Poehler began her career in the Upright Citizen's Brigade
She co-owns New York UCB Theater
Starred in Baby Mama
Married to Will Arnett

Quotes

"SNL was dangerous, late-night, last-minute and star-studded, but like any good drug, you need to know when to put it down."--Amy Poehler¹

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