 Fey and former SNL <unk> Amy Poehler starred in the 2008 comedy Baby Mama . The movie was written and directed by Michael <unk> . The plot concerns Kate ( Fey ) , a business woman , who wants a child but , discovering she has only a million @-@ to @-@ one chance of getting pregnant , decides to find a surrogate : Angie ( Poehler ) , a white @-@ trash <unk> . Baby Mama received mixed reviews , but critics enjoyed Fey 's performance . Todd McCarthy of Variety wrote : " Fey is a delight to watch throughout . Able to convey Kate 's intentions and feelings through the simple looks and <unk> , she never <unk> her situation ; nor does her efficient , <unk> side become overbearing . " The movie grossed over US $ 64 million at the box office . 
