Sean Spicer

American press secretary

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portrayal by McCarthy

  • Melissa McCarthy
    In Melissa McCarthy: Roles from the late 2010s

    In 2017 McCarthy impersonated Sean Spicer, then White House press secretary for Pres. Donald Trump, in a series of skits on Saturday Night Live, including an episode in which she was the host. For that appearance, McCarthy received an Emmy Award as best guest actress in a comedy series.…

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White House press secretaries

  • Jody Powell
    In White House press secretary: Press secretaries in the 21st century

    … appointed as his press secretary Sean Spicer, who had served as communications director for the Republican National Committee. Spicer quickly became known for his combative interactions with the press. He also made numerous false and controversial statements. Upon his resignation later that year, Spicer was replaced by Sarah Huckabee Sanders,…

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