Stephen ColbertThe host of ‘The Late Show’ has spoken about his most distracting guest moment during the program’s 11 seasons, revealing that actor. Michelle Williams When he appeared on the show for the first time in 2019, he left it completely unsettled. The candid confession came on a new episode of the ‘Strike Force Five’ podcast, which Colbert co-hosts with late night hosts Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John Oliver. The episode was specifically recorded in honor of Colbert’s recent ‘Late Show’ episodes.The popular late-night program premiered in September 2015 and will air its final episode on May 21, ending Colbert’s 11 seasons as host.
Stephen Colbert on being ‘wildly attracted’ to Michelle Williams
The revelation came after host Kimmel asked the group, “Was there a guest so attractive that you were distracted?” Colbert, 62, was quick to respond. “I’ll tell you who I didn’t expect to be terribly attracted to,” he said. “I didn’t know what to do with myself. I didn’t know what to do with my eyes when Michelle Williams first turned on.”He continued, “He sat down next to me and I was like, ‘F**k, what’s wrong with my head? I better not look directly at him for the whole interview.'” Colbert talked about the ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star’s vibe and face, saying he looked so beautiful.Williams, 45, first visited “The Late Show” in April 2019 to promote his “Fosse/Verdon” miniseries. His last appearance was in April 2025 to discuss his Golden Globe winning series ‘Dying for Sex’. A representative for Williams did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.
Rachel Weisz, Rebecca Ferguson and Andrew Garfield also got mentions
Williams wasn’t the only guest to catch Colbert’s eye over the years. It also nominated actresses Rachel Weisz and Rebecca Ferguson, as well as actor Andrew Garfield.“I used to have a Rachel Weisz problem,” the 56-year-old actress told the hosts of her podcast. “When Rachel Weisz was there, I’d leave the building afraid I’d say something stupid.”As for Garfield, 42, Colbert brought up the moment the two shared an on-screen kiss on ‘The Late Show’ in January 2017. “Andrew Garfield, he’s so hot,” Colbert laughed, as Kimmel reminded him, “And you kissed him!” Colbert replied, “Or he kissed me. We tangled our hands in each other’s hair. It was really cute.”Colbert, Fallon, Kimmel, Meyers and Oliver all came together for the new episode of ‘Strike Force Five,’ specifically in honor of the last episodes of Colbert’s ‘Late Show,’ ending the most talked about show in late night television history.
