If there's one thing we learned Wednesday morning, it's that two Ellen DeGenereses is even funnier than one.
The talk show host invited comedian and actress Kate McKinnon onto her show and she had everyone seeing double.
"I love her so much. She impersonates me on 'Saturday Night Live.' She's beautiful, she's smart, she's charming, she's hilarious -- she's me, is what she is," DeGeneres said of McKinnon. "She really is hilarious, but it's weird to have somebody do impressions of you because you hear it and you're like, 'Well, that's such an exaggeration. I mean, it's funny, but it doesn't sound like me at all.'"
The next thing we know, McKinnon, dressed exactly like DeGeneres (in her standard uniform of a collared shirt, slacks, a jacket and sneakers), joined the host for the opening monologue. (Note: McKinnon previously appeared on "Ellen" as Ellen in 2013.)
"I'm Ellen. I got this blondie, so step aside," McKinnon said, before going on to deliver the monologue herself.
As McKinnon, in character, talked about Portia De Rossi, the couple's house and their animals, DeGeneres couldn't help but break into tiny fits of laughter.
"Hi, y'all. Happy Wednesday. I gotta tell you about something that happened last night up at the house. Portia and I got a puppy and we named it Kid to make it sound like we have a kid. Funnily enough a kid is a baby goat. And I love baby goats! I love 'em! I love baby goats!" McKinnon said in character. "True story: I once went on a ski vacation with a baby goat."
DeGeneres couldn't help but correct her, noting, "That's not a true story."
When McKinnon finished her monologue, DeGeneres asked, "Well, Ellen, do you know what happens now?"
"Of course I do. I'm Ellen," McKinnon replied. "We dance."
And the two Ellens danced their way through the crowd.
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Ellen DeGeneres Through the Years
Porcelain Doll(01 of22)
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Baby Ellen was such a doll -- just look at those curls! (credit:Ellen DeGeneres)
A Star In The Making(02 of22)
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Scheming up ideas for "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" from an early age. (credit:Ellen DeGeneres)
Don't Worry, I've Got This(03 of22)
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Confident, spunky and fun -- we love that Ellen's not afraid to show off her true personality. (credit:WireImage)
PJ Twins(04 of22)
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Who wouldn't love to have a slumber party with Ryan Gosling and Ellen? (credit:Ellen DeGeneres)
Fifteen-Love(05 of22)
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Is Ellen training to be the next U.S. Open champion? (credit:Getty)
Don't Test Her Swag(06 of22)
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Comedian, talk show host and model? Ellen rocked it at the Richie Rich Spring 2011 fashion show. (credit:Getty)
Trick Or Treat?(07 of22)
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Snooki's poof ain't got nothing on Ellen's 2010 Halloween costume. We love her creative ideas! (credit:Ellen DeGeneres)
Love Birds(08 of22)
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We love how happy and in love Portia and Ellen always look. Not to mention how well they coordinate their outfits. (credit:Getty)
Oscar Baby(09 of22)
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Pregnant? No -- that's just Ellen's Oscar baby at the 2007 Academy Awards. (credit:Getty)
Olé!(10 of22)
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Even in a sombrero, Ellen looks good! (credit:Ellen DeGeneres)
Keepin' It Simple(11 of22)
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Her vegan diet and campaign to stop animal cruelty led her to be named PETA's 2009 Woman of the Year. Work it, girl! (credit:Getty)
Multitasking Genius(12 of22)
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Sit-ups while holding the Olympic torch? What a woman! (credit:Getty)
It's A Man, It's A Plane...(13 of22)
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... No, it's just Ellen dressed as Spider-Man while presenting at the 2004 MTV Movie Awards. (credit:Getty)
Peace For All(14 of22)
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What better way to show off a cause that you support than on your tee? (credit:Getty)
Studious Duds(15 of22)
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Ellen shows everyone that reading can be ― and is ― cool. You tell 'em, girl! (credit:Getty)
Happily Ever After(16 of22)
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We couldn't think of a more perfect couple! (credit:Ellen DeGeneres)
Domestic Miss(17 of22)
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Who needs a janitor when Ellen DeGeneres is at the Grammy Awards? (credit:Getty)
Swan Lake(18 of22)
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Bjork, is that you? No, it's Ellen at the 53rd Annual Emmy Awards. (credit:Getty)
Musical Future?(19 of22)
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If her talk show doesn't work out, we're sure Ellen can land a gig in a folk band. We love that she's rocking a vest! (credit:Ellen DeGeneres)
Fore!(20 of22)
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We want to play a round of golf with these two! Where do we sign up? (credit:Getty)
Preparing For The Runway?(21 of22)
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Ellen in platform heels? We never thought we'd see the day! (credit:Ellen DeGeneres)
Favourite Daytime TV Host(22 of22)
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We're not surprised she took home honors at the 2012 People's Choice Awards. Ellen, don't ever change! (credit:Getty)
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