Stephen Colbert recently revealed that actress Michelle Williams caught him off guard during their first interview, leaving him so flustered that he struggled to maintain his composure. The Late Show host made this candid admission on the Strike Force Five podcast when fellow late-night host Jimmy Kimmel asked if any celebrity guest had ever been so attractive that it became a distraction.
Without hesitation, Colbert named Michelle Williams as the unexpected source of his distraction. He explained that he did not anticipate being so captivated by her presence, confessing, “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.” The 62-year-old comedian praised Williams not only for her striking appearance but also for her overall vibe, describing her as “so beautiful.”
Williams, known for acclaimed roles in films such as The Fabelmans, Brokeback Mountain, and the TV series Dawson’s Creek, has long been regarded as one of Hollywood’s most talented actresses. However, Colbert admitted that her impact on him during their initial encounter was unexpected.
In a significant development, this revelation comes as Colbert prepares to conclude his 11-year tenure on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He has recently been sharing more personal anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories from his years of interviewing top-tier celebrities.
Notably, Williams was not the only star to leave Colbert starstruck. He also mentioned having a “Rachel Weisz problem,” joking that he sometimes left the studio before interviews to avoid saying something foolish. Additionally, Colbert reflected on actor Andrew Garfield, laughing about how he found Garfield “so attractive” after they shared an on-screen kiss during a 2017 episode of The Late Show.
