Cecily Strong’s Joyful Celebration
Cecily Strong, the beloved alum of ‘Saturday Night Live,’ recently celebrated her first Mother’s Day in an unforgettable way. Welcoming her baby daughter with fiancé Jack in April, Strong marked this special occasion by bringing her little one to the SNL stage. On May 12, she shared a heartfelt Instagram post, expressing her joy over what she deemed the ‘best first Mother’s Day ever.’

A Special Moment at SNL
In her touching post, Strong recounted how her baby daughter met various friends and colleagues at the studio, including Colin Jost, who humorously wore a parka for their first meeting. The proud mother expressed her delight in introducing her daughter to several significant figures in her life, including the longtime stage manager Gena and SNL creator Lorne Michaels. Strong humorously mentioned Lorne’s comment about her daughter being ‘the future of television,’ which added a light-hearted touch to the occasion.
Reflections of a New Mother
The journey into motherhood has been full of treasured moments for Strong. In her message, she reminisced about her own beautiful Mother’s Days spent at SNL with her own mother. She fondly reminisced that this particular day, surrounded by loved ones and colleagues, stands out as the most special. Strong’s loving message to her daughter reflected her hopes for their future connection, as she humorously anticipated the teenage years when she might be seen as ’embarrassing.’
As she continues to embrace her new role, Cecily Strong remains grateful for the joy her daughter brings into her life, celebrating both her family’s growth and her return to SNL.