Stephen Colbert Reveals the A-List Star He Was ‘Wildly Attracted To’ Ahead of Final Show đŸ’„

Stephen Colbert has revealed his most 'distracting' crush on an A-list guest as he prepares to bid farewell to his talk show after 11 seasons
Stephen Colbert has revealed his most ‘distracting’ crush on an A-list guest as he prepares to bid farewell to his talk show after 11 seasons

As Stephen Colbert prepares to say goodbye to The Late Show after 11 seasons, he’s opening up about a surprise crush that took him by surprise. The married host, 62, revealed on the Strike Force Five podcast that he was “wildly attracted” to a much-younger star during her appearance on his show in 2019—and it left him “not knowing what to do with his eyeballs.”

The married talk show icon, 62, whose show was canceled last year after a decade on-air, reminisced on a time he was 'wildly attracted' to a much-younger star in 2019 and 'didn't know what to do with his eyeballs'
The married talk show icon, 62, whose show was canceled last year after a decade on-air, reminisced on a time he was ‘wildly attracted’ to a much-younger star in 2019 and ‘didn’t know what to do with his eyeballs’

Colbert, known for his comedic chops, was asked by co-host Jimmy Kimmel if any guest had been so attractive it became distracting. His response? “I didn’t know what to do with myself when Michelle Williams was on for the first time. I went, ‘F**k, what is wrong with my head?’ I’d better not look directly at her during this entire interview.”

Colbert admitted: 'I’ll tell you who I did not expect to be wildly attracted to. Like, I didn’t know what to do with myself. I did not know what to do with my eyeballs when Michelle Williams was on for the first time.' Above, with Williams in 2019
Colbert admitted: ‘I’ll tell you who I did not expect to be wildly attracted to. Like, I didn’t know what to do with myself. I did not know what to do with my eyeballs when Michelle Williams was on for the first time.’ Above, with Williams in 2019

The Dawson’s Creek star, now 45, was a guest to promote the Fosse/Verdon miniseries. Colbert admitted he was taken aback by her beauty, even calling her “so beautiful” as he praised her “vibe” and “face.”

'She sat down across from me and I went, ‘F**k, what is wrong with my head? I’d better not look directly at her for this entire interview' he said. Above, the actress on the show last year
‘She sat down across from me and I went, ‘F**k, what is wrong with my head? I’d better not look directly at her for this entire interview’ he said. Above, the actress on the show last year
Colbert has been married to 62-year-old Evelyn McGee since 1993
Colbert has been married to 62-year-old Evelyn McGee since 1993
Williams has been married to Thomas Kail, with whom she has three children, since 2020
Williams has been married to Thomas Kail, with whom she has three children, since 2020

The two shared an on-air moment that turned into a memorable episode. After her appearance in 2019, Williams returned to Colbert’s show again in April 2025 to discuss the series Dying For Sex. During this time, Colbert couldn’t help but recall his earlier thoughts and admitted that he “didn’t know what to do with his eyeballs” in front of her.

Colbert also revealed he 'used to have a Rachel Weisz problem,' detailing how he would have to 'leave the building' when she was on the show for 'fear I would say something stupid.' Above, with the star in 2023
Colbert also revealed he ‘used to have a Rachel Weisz problem,’ detailing how he would have to ‘leave the building’ when she was on the show for ‘fear I would say something stupid.’ Above, with the star in 2023
Strike Force Five includes Colbert (center) and, from left,  Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver and Seth Meyers
Strike Force Five includes Colbert (center) and, from left, Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver and Seth Meyers

Colbert’s confession sparked a flood of reactions from fans, as he has always maintained a professional relationship with his guests. Fans were quick to respond, sharing their thoughts on Colbert’s candidness, with some jokingly calling it “the most relatable thing he’s ever said.”

In addition to his admiration for Williams, Colbert also reflected on his “Rachel Weisz problem,” explaining how he would have to “leave the building” when she appeared on his show for fear of saying something “stupid.”

Colbert’s final days on The Late Show are drawing near, with his show officially concluding on May 21. In the meantime, Colbert has secured a new post-cancellation project, co-writing a new Lord of the Rings film with his son and screenwriter Philippa Boyens.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/

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