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5. They Came Together (2014)
Molly, played by Amy Poehler, is the owner of a small candy shop. When Joel, played by Paul Rudd, walks in her life, they both take an instant dislike for each other. Joel’s company is trying to take over her business, and this results in friction between the two of them. But, things change when they get to know each other and fall in love. But then they break up and things are back to square one. Will they be able to find a way back to each other? Or move separately in life?
4. Baby Mama (2008)
Teaming up with Tina Fey, in this film, Poehler played the role of a surrogate mother. Kate Holbrook, played by Fey, always put her career before other things. But, in the late thirties of her life, she decides to have a family. When it is revealed that she can’t bear children, Kate takes the help of Angie, played by Poehler. But, Angie isn’t being entirely truthful with Kate. She fakes a pregnancy and plans to run away with her payment. However, when she gets to know Kate on a personal level, things become complicated for her.
3. Arrested Development (2003-2006, 2013-present)
While not being one of the central characters of the show, Poehler’s character was definitely unforgettable. The first reason being, no one knew her name. Presented as Gob’s (played by Will Arnett) wife, she played the role of an eccentric seal salesperson. Her marriage with Gob was due to a dare that she went through with. However, Gob (hence, the audience) never got to know her name, out of sheer disinterest. Smartly written and accurately portrayed, this character was a cakewalk for Poehler.
2. Saturday Night Live (1975- present)
One of the longest running TV shows of all time, ‘Saturday Night Live’ has been a home to some of the best actors, and comedians. Amy Poehler was a cast member of the series for about seven years. During this time, she was nominated a couple of times for the Emmy Awards for Best Supporting Actress, and was, in fact, the first cast member of ‘SNL’ to be nominated for this category. The show was a turning point in her career, as it provided a strong platform for her to experiment different things and polish her skills. She portrayed various made-up characters and was also applauded for her impressions of celebrities like Hillary Clinton, Julia Roberts, Pamela Anderson, Kim Jong-II, and many more.
1. Parks and Recreation (2009-2015)
This show might not have been the best comedy, but it was a good comedy, nevertheless. The show that was a home to actors like Chris Pratt, Aziz Ansari, and Aubrey Plaza, was centered around a construction pit that creates a debate in the society. Amy Poehler played the leading role of Leslie Knope who is a deputy director at the Parks and Recreation Department. When a man falls into the pit and breaks his legs, his girlfriend demands the pit be leveled. Knope decides to convert it into a park, but it is easier said than done. The politics and the people are in her way.
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