Betty Gilpin Is Fascinated By The "Actress On Talk Show" Trope

[@deanbusch2727]

She is a scene stealer, absolutely wonderful actress. Underrated talent. My wife and I binged GLOW sad only 3 seasons, and THE Hunt she showed she can carry a film.

[@op3129]

watch Mrs Davis (if you haven't yet) The Hunt is _so_ good ...

[@96Jazangel]

I could listen to her for hours. She is such an underrated talent of an actor

[@linengray]

She is just a gem. I loved watching her face as she went through those 3 aspects of her character. Charming and talented.

[@divagirllove3977]

I love her more each time I see her on a talk show which makes the things she said even funnier. And her response to Stephen asking her to do her entrance again was absolutely standing ovation applause-worthy! It was in my house, Debby!! This feminist woman loved it. Made my whole day girl. Keep on being your natural whole self. We are noticing! ;)

[@DancingErica333]

Love her realness and she nailed it with having to be the 2 women at sane time: popular pretty girl and wallflower book nerd

[@CassTaz]

What a refreshingly honest interview. Betty Gilpin you rocked it. And thanks Stephen for letting her riff. You trusted she could do it. Nun reference spot on. And the 'walk on' demonstration. Just perfect. Agree about the shoes.

[@TheTexican05]

Props to Stephen for being a great host: -Made her feel comfortable -Never interrupted -Gave Betty the space to be herself and say whatever was on her mind. -somehow kept his eyes above her shoulders the whole time 😎 Betty is always a joy to watch in interviews, and she’s a very gifted writer. I encourage ANY of her fans her to check out her written work. She’s clever, eloquent, poignant and unfiltered, and it’s wonderful to experience her honesty in today’s fake landscape. 🍻 ❤️

[@XV250]

"-somehow kept his eyes above her shoulders the whole time " LOL - I had exactly the same thought.

[@btran213]

he is gay thats y its easy

[@Tulpen23]

Consistently the most charming guest on any show 🤩. Glad Stephen gave her room to be herself and shine.

[@adambrown5894]

If she wanted to promote the decision to get a car wash, I’d watch her do the talk show circuit.

[@timothymclain]

This is why I love Colbert. Fallon would have spent the entire time fauning over her/her work. Stephen is genuine. Refreshing, unforced honesty from top to bottom.

[@oneirishpoet]

Exactly, that's why I never watch Fallon cuz he's such a phony

[@dm8595]

She's excellent on every talk show and one of the best things about her on Fallon is that her stories tend to dominate his nonsense.

[@caniblmolstr4503]

Fallon is such a fake... Plastic looks more natural than him

[@Dudeman9339]

Fallon would have spent half the time trying to spit out one lame joke and then the other half laughing at it.

[@seaninness334]

and Fallon always laughing just too hard....at everything.

[@eric2685]

Only ever seen her in The Hunt . She was excellent in that . Comes across in this interview as an intelligent woman with lots going on in her life . Very best wishes to her .

[@Nunov103]

I just love how funny, cool, witty, smart, classy and unbelievably cute she is, bless you, Betty ✌️

[@ktinxx]

RESPECT!! 👏👏👏 She crushed it, absolutely brilliant! And Stephen was right there with her! This was SO GOOD on so many levels! And I didn't even know she was THAT funny and intelligent. What a woman! 😍

[@trishna_6815]

i loved her in GLOW, had never seen her 'in real life' (as herself) and she is just great, love her!

[@jayweh]

oh, you should treat yourself to more of her interviews. she's a bright mind in how she explains things. very refreshing, always entertaining .

[@mimosameltdown3796]

@@jayweh i was just about to comment the same! she makes me cry laughing in her interviews and she is funnier than most professional comedians - male or female. This book is going to be insanely great

[@jaives]

Just saw The Hunt over the weekend. I was half an hour in when i realized it was Liberty Belle! She was so unhinged in the movie and i loved it.

[@charlesleerae9023]

She's a straight up G... For not doing the retry lol. I love how her sleeve recovering most of her hand remind me of my teenage large sweater high School Days.

[@nyceplayz8051]

I @$%&ing love Betty Gilpin. She's a class act. Please have her on again. Or as a guest host.

[@timothymclain]

Guest host! Genius!!

[@nyceplayz8051]

@@timothymclain to quote the little floaty thing from TRON: "YES-YES-YES-YES-YES-YES-YES"

[@pupax2000]

I love her as an actress, and now I know that she is also wonderful as a person. Betty all

[@violetqueen450]

He is the best physical comedian! The difference between a TV star and a movie star. Freaking brilliant. Stephen don't ever change!

[@melvinjoseph952]

3:36 Damn, Stephen nailed that shit

[@rebecabpg]

I dont think I have ever laughed out loud on one of this segments but I did. Several times. Betty is so clever and funny. She is incredibly talented.

[@shaynwalker4787]

you should binge all her late night appearances. they are always awesome!

[@RecoveringChristian]

she shouldve been She Hulk. I hope she auditions for Sandman season 2

[@MkurugenziMwenyekiti]

She is so honestly self-aware. I loved this interview. It's such a rare thing these days on TV

[@courtneyn.m.1687]

“How pleasant for the audience to be able to see them” Stephen does emotional labor for this show

[@brooke9297]

She was AMAZING on Glow... Just completely encapsulated the character.

[@fearlesssfcappuccino]

Omg she is delightful!! This was a great watch!!

[@DoubleO7-11]

Netflix needs to bring back GLOW!

[@lauberuin9159]

Yeah!! We need that final season!

[@lauberuin9159]

Yeah!! We need that final season!

[@t_Monique]

Yes!!

[@RichardYu1983]

Totally agree.

[@briannacarlson7567]

Top five best talk show interviews for the purposes of introducing me to the guest and revealing a human connection between the host and guest. Absolutely beautiful. I’ll be looking for tv star vs movie star entrances for the rest of my life lol

[@joliecide]

This woman is bound to win an Oscar in her lifetime.

[@TheSocratease]

I love her! She is so right about the shoes!

[@johnpoole8451]

Stephen has many guests who are simply there to plug a book, movie or show and pal around superficially with him without saying anything substantial or revealing. OTOH, this guest is someone much more substantial and vulnerable. I liked her.

[@Not2Old4TEch]

That was amazing! A journey of inner thoughts brought to fruition. Betty was impressively honest in the portrayal of herself. A tragedy (for sure) that women must still where punitive footwear to embody an image that satisfies the public's preconceived notion of beauty. Regardless, Betty was beautiful.

[@lmpnchi9416]

Nah... Would we have noticed or cared of she'd worn a 2" heal instead of 4"?

[@Taijifufu]

She could have walked on wearing grey sketchers with _that_ dress.💃

[@Bat_Boy]

I had to Google her, because she looked familiar. Holy balls, it’s liberty bell from GLOW. Damn, she fine…both version…skinny (here), va-voom on GLOW.

[@goldytwatus1674]

Absolute pigswiddle, nobody cares what footwear women wear other than other women like her. She's an astrologist

[@t_Monique]

Her last few roles I've enjoyed. I'm a fan. She seems cool, confident, insecure & frustrated at the world at times..RELATABLE. 😊

[@jayweh]

I love betty. so smart, so delightful. her brain truly is intruiging. always enjoy her musings.

[@charliehatch288]

What an amazing actor and person she is. I'm a huge fan of her work, the Hunt is massively underrated

[@mimosameltdown3796]

I'm so happy she wrote this book! I just ordered it and I can't wait to read it!! Betty Gilpin is the most hilarious and intelligent human person. She sees all the stupid bullshit that goes along with being a "hot girl" and she calls out all of the shitty roles that women have been forced to take in order to work for so very long (not just as a professional actor but as a woman in "modern" society). I'm obsessed with her dark biting take on everything. If people haven't watched her other talk show interviews - do yourself a favor and watch them because she is SO FUNNY. This book is going to be fucking hilarious. And on top of all of this she is an incredible actor! I first saw her on Nurse Betty and have watched everything since. What I wouldn't give to be friends with her and just laugh about all the stupid shit in the world. I hope this book flies off the shelves and becomes a best seller. Her kid is going to grow up with such a smart and funny role model as a mom - very lucky little baby!!

[@poopsonastick13]

I’m about an hour into the audiobook and my life has already been changed forever. Enjoy!!!!

[@poopsonastick13]

I’m jealous of her maternal figure, she’s probably an even better mother herself ❤

[@akshayde]

Jeez calm down. Your simping sounds toxic. Focus on your life instead of making assumptions about somebody you see on tv

[@poopsonastick13]

@@akshayde ummm are you ok sweetie? I’m listening to her autobiographical book right now, so I’m not making ANY assumptions, just sharing what I’ve learned. Consider therapy…

[@akshayde]

@@poopsonastick13 still doesnt change that your adoration is kinda creepy, almost simpy. Reading her book is still not knowing her. Its still just a performance

[@marcelomatiello77]

I first saw her in the Hunt. She was amazing in that. Now I am watching that wacky Mrs Davis because of her!

[@Jaybers100]

Good mix of sass and class, Betty is always good to watch or listen to as a podcast guest. Smarter than most for my money, level headed & non pandering. Very genuine lady 👌

[@wendy645]

Oh, she's great! I've never heard of her or seen any of her stuff, but she seems like a real class act - kind, clever, caring, comedic... The kind of person I'd love to hang out with some time just for the great company and conversation. 🙂 I love spending time with people like that.

[@archer1949]

Check out GLOW and The Hunt. Great stuff.

[@elSweetPeaScott]

This was an absolute Gem of an interview, Betty is so genuine and relatable! My daughter in law had recently expressed this about herself, being just like this book! She's getting it for her birthday...what perfect timing!

[@ImnotassweetasIusedtobe]

I'm always happy for her, and glad (and jelly) that she's a mom! I hope she keeps getting good work, because I think she's smart and so talented. Also the postpartum thing explains why on the podcasts I listened to with her during COVID she sounded super depressed, exhausted, and out of sorts. 4th trimester is all of those things, and the US offers no support to new moms. And I will always hate Netflix for cancelling GLOW, especially so cruelly.

[@aiai-j7i]

Hear hear! on all accounts!

[@Howitchewstofeel5gum]

Wtf I didn't even know it was canceled, I was still waiting for the last season lol (yeah call me slowpoke I guess). What an absolutely terrible decision.

[@V.L.R.]

I became a huge fan of Betty Gilpin after watching THE HUNT, twice in theaters. We instantly looked up every project she was in.

[@cthulhutheendless1587]

Ikr. That movie isn’t even that great but she’s fantastic in it

[@V.L.R.]

@@cthulhutheendless1587 #RIGHT

[@willienelsongonzalez4609]

I was so upset when Glow was cancelled. Great show and Betty Gilpin was brilliant in her role. The whole cast were fantastic and I hope (pray to the Gods) that Netflix re-think their disastrous decision and bring the cast and writers back together.

[@blingVolcano]

This is what Netflix does. They create a show, and as soon as the viewership dips below a certain threshold, they cancel it, despite the loyal fans still sticking with it. They do not care about artistic integrity as illustrated by them throwing billions of dollars at every project pitched to them in the last 10 years. Netflix is trash, and people should stop pitching ideas to them.

[@missoli]

Me too, I’ll never forgive them for that lol

[@belindahanley7582]

Thank you, Betty, for speaking the truth. Stop wearing heels

[@MrSparkula]

This is one of the best interviews I’ve ever watched.

[@DolphinsAreBetterThanHumans]

She's hot gorgeous beautiful witty smart funny. What i'm saying is she's a goddess & perfection. Whoever's her husband is a goddamn luckiest man in the world.

[@epi2045]

I agree 100%. Some guys have all the luck.

[@robertodelosangeles3247]

I absolutely loved her in The Hunt! I mean she’s good in everything she does, but she proved she could be a true badass Pam Grier-style action star in that movie. And all the idiosyncratic little tics she brought to the character were just great.

[@browe]

Other commenters here already touched on this to some degree, and I'll add that this exchange is yet another example of how Ms. Gilpin & Mr. Colbert show the potential of this format, even in 2022. Is there artifice--for the camera, the audience, the recording? Of course. Are they presenting 100% themselves here, unfiltered? No, and zero expectation for that. Still, there's a self-aware, wry deconstruction of what's happening in this odd, contrived circumstance; they both lean into it and expose it with humor. I'm continually impressed by the intelligence of this show, of Colbert, and how they push against familiar patterns while at the same time aping them for effect. Cheers!

[@ericbrammer2245]

THIS LADY, Is Amazing. So Vibrant, so Aware, so ready to put-aside who she is, to-be, what's shown on-screen! An Actress, first class!

[@dm8595]

LOVE HER! Her fascination with actors on talk shows is hilarious considering she is one of the best guests. Cannot believe she auditioned for She-Hulk and didn't get it? Was it just the show or actually Shulkie? Like, who says no to Betty-freakin-Gilpin?! Would love to see her as a superhero.

[@PH10001]

I think She would fit perfectly into the Star Wars universe as a Rebellion Leader Or a Mandalorian

[@karlxmit]

@@PH10001 or an elf !

[@Swenglish]

Tatiana Maslany is tough competition, to be fair. And there are plenty of Marvel characters who don't transform into a big CGI person, so there may be future opportunities.

[@jlbueno0611]

She will get another role... Tatiana is doing a Great job as she hulk , and she hulk wasn't a tall person in the comics. Also is hard to say, "no one notices me as Jen, but everyone loves to see me as she hulk " when you look like Betty Gilpin 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@dm8595]

@@Swenglish Definitely. I LOVE Tatiana and would much rather Betty get a role like Dazzler or Emma Frost, I'm just curious to know if it was actually Shulkie or she meant she auditioned for the show in general.

[@ATLsF1N3ST91]

She's so amazing...in EVERY way...

[@gatb4387]

My admiration with how respectful Colbert is with women. More of this, please!

[@samiam4544]

She is a bright spot in my day. Thank you Betty!

[@Macklive]

Betty Gilpin is a complete knockout bombshell, intellectually charming.

[@johnmcdairmant3498]

What a delightful segment. Self-aware, but not cloyingly so.

[@laalaa99stl]

She'll never forget that one time Stephen taught her how to movie star.

[@divagirllove3977]

and we'll never forget the time she told him what it's like to be a stunning woman. W-O-M-A-N. Heels and all ;)

[@peterbathum2775]

Very smart, great actress, normal people, sensible as can be. thanks for sharing your time.

[@Reciprocity_Soils]

Brilliant, engaging person. Way to go, Betty Gilpin.

[@joeohhboy5384]

Stunning woman !! Inside and out.

[@hadoken95]

This might be my favorite clip from your show. Very good, very real, very honest. Yet still funny and entertaining.

[@TheKeelanstuart]

Betty Gilpin is lovely in every sense of the word.

[@TheChonaman]

A totally awesome gal and superb interview. This is why we watch the Late Show!

[@hupka3145]

She is a brilliant actress and now that I saw this interview I fully believe she is an awesome person as well. She seems like she could be equally comfortable at a 4 star restaurant or hanging out at a bush party.

[@GS-gq5is]

Just an amazing woman. Bright, beautiful and bold, with enough self-awareness to be authentically humble.

[@nonamenoone1484]

The drop dead gorgeous Betty Gilpin everyone, and a truly beautiful human, give her a round of applause please!!!

[@ofthenearfuture]

Betty is awesome, one of the best interviews I've seen in a while!

[@Zamix25]

She’s so honest. Iloveyou Betty Gilpin

[@gregkrazanski]

she just rocks. i remember the first time i saw her was nurse jackie and she was so hilarious and such a scene stealer

[@breathebeloved]

One of the best interviews I've seen on this show, and that is saying something for sure.

[@darthvirgin7157]

i saw her first in ELEMENTARY. i thought her character had so much potential in that show, but the writers just couldn’t figure out a way to utilize her character fully. and i think the problem was sherlock’s and watson’s relationship on the show hampers any kind of relationship sherlock might have with other women brought on the show.

[@desireeespinosa3954]

“I want to light a bodega on fire just to feel something.” Lmao I know that lady

[@davidpasteelnick4711]

I didn't really know Betty Gilpin until just now watching this, but now I love her!

[@AbigailButcher]

Betty is the only person I get excited for whenever she’s the guest on any show. She is so witty and entertaining, I wish Hollywood would cast her in more stuff, she is so good.

[@tabularasa]

I have loved her since Nurse Jackie. Such a talent, very funny, and incredibly self-aware to boot

[@captainlou9677]

I would love to have a chat session with Betty. She seems very insightful and intelligent and a stream of consciousness just waiting for the right questions.

[@MawileMage]

Stephen nailed that difference between TV stars and movie stars making an entrance on a talk show PERFECTLY.

[@Pogol13]

Didn’t he, though?! Absolutely nailed it!

[@lgwave88]

Absolutely LOVE her, genuine, funny and smart! Really enjoyed her book 👍🏽

[@michelesw1]

I loved this interview so much and love when Stephen is equal partaker in the interview

[@h20cycle1]

Had never seen or heard of her before but I am now infatuated with her. Well played Betty, well played!

[@RLSchanneltwo]

I actually had to go back and watch her entrance again after Stephen’s tutorial. Brilliant observation Mr. Colbert! Betty Gilpin has such a fine tuned awareness of human behavior. She’s incredible and amazing.

[@johnchiu]

I love Betty. I would trade all my goats for her. (Needless to say, she is hilarious.)

[@oscarinacan]

I will deliver her for 217 goats

[@mm-qd1ho]

How ever many goats you have, I would trade twice as many

[@chocoolatina]

Love it! Yes why why are we still walking on these impossible shoes. 😆 oh vanity! Lol

[@efemdesign]

I like her. it was a great interview and i liked how the spoke about the tv actress interaction. good insight.

[@ruthk618]

Well she is an absolute delight

[@sanzreub]

Wow. Sight for sore eyes! What a truly beautiful woman.

[@aiai-j7i]

I love her!! She is so funny and intelligent and gorgeous. Great wit! I was so bummed that Glow did not get another season--she was so great in it! Fangirling big time here. She also has the most amazing physique....

[@hafizimranYT]

Whaattt? Why didn’t GLOW get another season?! I thought it was brilliant!

[@edavis6077]

She’s amazing

[@karincerstvik3840]

FaBULOUS dress!

[@debhil226]

I first saw her in Elementary. She was a scene stealer then and she's still one of my favorites!! LOVE her!!

[@solidsnake58]

First saw her on GLOW and really didn’t like her character. Then I saw her in The Hunt and realized she’s actually a really good actress with comedic timing and range. Then I heard her interviewed on podcasts and saw her on talk shows and I finally figured out she’s a beautiful human being.

[@babuddha]

Gilpin is quite engaging. Don't know Gilpin and don't often follow the celeb interviews. But, saw Gilpin before and was not disappointed that this clip summmoned me over a couple of days to watch.

[@MrLordMooMoo]

What an interesting guest. I wish we got to see a bit more. The axing of Glow was a tragedy.

[@AbbreviatedReviews]

She's absolutely amazing. I don't know how anyone couldn't love her.

[@dkpqzm]

She was awesome in the movie "The Hunt" She's a badass chick.

[@Kherce73]

Though nothing can assuage the loss of Betty White... at least we still have this Betty to adore 💛💛💛

[@gingerhitzke9185]

This is the most remarkable woman I have seen in so long that I am not sure I have even seen a woman more remarkable.

[@RingoLoadagain]

She's so attractive. And so talented.

[@stevebarrios4626]

She's beautiful!

[@blain5827]

Amazingly honest interview pulling the curtain back on the façade of being famous

[@juliocesarpereira4325]

I watched 'Gaslit' and Betty Gilpin was one of the highlights of this series that had Julia Roberts and Sean Penn on leading roles.

[@Russy76]

It felt like she knew exactly what i was thinking as she did that interview. Been a fan since Elementary, but her stock just rose a few points in my books!

[@TheDesignerXD]

I LOVE this! That was an amazing dialogue.

[@muzzymuzzy12]

She graciously schooled Colbert! She is so genuine and down to earth!

[@johaniojo]

Wow, what a lovely woman!

[@sahamation]

She is just🔥🔥 astonishing