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Why Amy Poehler's TIME 100 Tribute 'Means So Much' to Maya Rudolph (Exclusive)


The 'Loot' actress spoke with ET at the TIME 100 Gala in New York City on Thursday.

The Loot star attended the TIME 100 Gala on Thursday -- held at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City -- and she spoke with ET's Rachel Smith about being selected for the annual list of the 100 most influential people of the year. - Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty ImagesShe also got to share the moment with Poehler, another person she loves, as her former Saturday Night Live co-star was tapped to pen a short essay about Rudolph and why she has a place on the prestigious list. - Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesAs the show approaches its incredible 50th anniversary, many are looking forward to whatever special event executive producer and creator Lorne Michaels has in store to commemorate the milestone.

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