Julia Louis-Dreyfus made her last appearance on Stephen Colbert's The Late Show on Tuesday, sharing both laughter and sentiment. Paramount's decision to cancel Colbert's top-rated late-night program shocked the industry, including Louis-Dreyfus. "I can't wait to see what he does," she told The Hollywood Reporter about Colbert's future.
Kissing Colbert and Emotional Goodbyes
Discussing their on-air kiss, Louis-Dreyfus described it as awkward, especially with her husband and Colbert's wife backstage. "It was so awkward," she admitted, laughing at the memory. Over the years, she visited the show seven or eight times, and the final appearance was emotional. "I was struck by the heaviness of this moment," she said, reflecting on her time with the show's writers.
Colbert's Impact on Late Night
Louis-Dreyfus praised Colbert for holding a "powerful mirror up to our democracy," expressing concern over losing his voice in late night TV. "It's the comedians who we rely on in these trying times," she asserted, valuing the cultural impact of his show.
Friendship and Comedy
Her friendship with Colbert is one of ease and shared values. They both attended Northwestern University and have mutual connections in the comedy world. "We have a shared set of values," she explained, adding that her bond extends to Colbert's wife, Evie.
Veep's Influence and Future Projects
For Colbert's farewell, Louis-Dreyfus revisited her Veep character, Selina Meyer, roasting him humorously. Collaborating with writers like Lew Morton and David Mandel, she crafted a segment filled with laughter. She also discussed her upcoming project, Nanny Squatter, for Apple TV. Meanwhile, she's in Europe for the Cannes Film Festival, promoting her animated feature Tangles.
Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/julia-louis-dreyfus-roasting-kissing-stephen-colbert-late-show-1236595165/
