The actor surprised and delighted on last night’s SNL with her impression of Senator Katie Britt. NBC via YouTube March 10, 2024, 12:17 PM ET When Senator Katie Britt of Alabama gave the Republican response to the State of the Union address last Thursday, she introduced herself to America with a bizarre, dramatic speech. Set in a stark kitchen, and veering between folksy and distressed, it was ripe for parody. Naturally, Saturday Night Live would tackle it. But, unexpectedly, it did so with the actor Scarlett Johansson—a much more familiar face to many Americans—who handled Britt’s odd performance brilliantly. Johansson showed up during yesterday’s cold open wearing a replica of Britt’s green blouse and cross necklace. She spoke with an emphatic over-enunciation, her eyes wide open, sometimes appearing to barely blink. She delivered theatrical emotional swings: At times, the actor flitted between flirtatious laughter and alarmed stares as she used mechanical hand gestures for emphasis. In one beat, Johansson could seem like she was about to break into tears. The next she was giggling maniacally. …