Colbert Talks Emmy Win and Shaves His Beard Off on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Stephen Colbert appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! for a candid interview covering topics from his Emmy wins to his beard and upcoming Lord of the Rings film.
- Colbert expressed relief at no longer hosting late night, enjoying a break from daily news, and joked about the “endangered” status of late night hosts after his show's cancellation.
- He revealed his wife dislikes his beard, which he promised to shave off if he won an Emmy, and humorously declined to comment on any congratulations from CBS.
- Colbert shared anecdotes about his suits from The Late Show, a red wine spill incident, and a playful encounter with Steven Spielberg regarding his secretive Lord of the Rings project.
- The interview ended with Colbert gifting Kimmel a replica Captain America shield from his previous show, which Kimmel plans to display permanently on his set.
