Danai Gurira Gets Why We Live for the Living Dead

[@solidsnakeneo]

I will never understand how this woman isn't more popular. She's just awesome in everything she does!

[@misscissy23]

Danai Gurira blows my mind at every interview. She's amazing *-*

[@ZZ-mh2nv]

he is one of the few hosts that can keep up with her inteligence...great interview

[@ragnarock75]

She is so beautiful. Mind and body.

[@zenmastah9051]

+ragnarock75 Truly. The katana helps too.

[@chachatheone1]

Shell is stunning!!

[@bluemoon7785]

Nice to meet a fellow atheist

[@biesslng_8960]

Oh, yeap, she has an amazing body😍

[@gpeddino]

I love that Stephen actually took his time to talk about her plays. Class act. Plus, Danai rocks. I first found out about her in "The Visitor" (2008), an awesome film.

[@ndo533]

Gui Porto mother of George. She's fantastic.

[@highlyfavored2434]

The Visitor was amazing... Jenkins was also great in 'The shape of water'

[@civi554]

I really like how Colbert talks about the obvious things that people are involved, in this case Danai Gurira (The Walking Dead) but, he also gives atention to the personal projects of the people being interviewed. I think that's why he's one of the best.

[@ms.bubs4fun506]

And he always get into a deep philosophical conversation with his guess. He's intelligent.

[@abriaangel9986]

Danai is cool af and her style is awesome!

[@DeadFan52]

Danai's so charming, always love to watch her interviews!

[@ilovenickbutidontlikeyou2464]

She's so bubbly too 😍

[@audreymaria117]

God, she is so lovely.

[@larnizzo91]

She's ridiculously articulate. And on such a successful rise for both her plays and her amazing role as the deadly strong and sexy michonne ha king Rick and queen michonne. May their apocalyptic dynasty reign!!!!!

[@arikeer]

+larnizzo91 Yessss!!!! This comment trumps everything in life. I love Danai. She is a triple threat. Smart, sexy and a black woman. I live!

[@lisa_squared]

+larnizzo91 Yasss, girl. Yass :)

[@Poopie22]

Why wouldn't she be? 😂😂😂

[@ndo533]

She speaks like a writer. And she is

[@jasonlewis3499]

love her. She's so bright, in every sense of the word. Gotta see those plays, and she would make an excellent Storm.

[@irahkimberly7260]

When words come out of her mouth you would surely have to listen. It's like music.

[@SanjayJenkinsIsFun]

This individual is absolutely brilliant.

[@lisa_squared]

Danai

[@KSangel180]

love this! She is a refreshing person!

[@fayfalcon7642]

Stephen.. Danai blows everyone’s mind every time she’s opens her mouth or just stands In silence. She’s that amazing ❤️

[@amatagirapinkheartemoji]

I don't know why I JUST realised this but Stephen's interviewing skills and the questions he asks are just great💖💖

[@beachfanatic2010]

She needs to be in something big but ON HER OWN. I really do believe she is commercial! She is such a sweet person and so talent! She is the bomb!

[@brianamills6440]

It's weird seeing her so smiley, considering she burns souls with her eyes in the show lol! Gorgeous lady.

[@MONET8iAM]

I could see her playing Nina Simone

[@AfreensHair]

+MONET8iAM i more than agree. ... but, haven't you heard? they've ousted zoe saldana in favor of jared leto

[@islandgirlruby2750]

AfreensHair I agree, or Lupita could have played Nina Simone. Not Zoe, that was a huge mistake.

[@amihiroshi576]

MONET8iAM or storm from xmen

[@allieSunl]

Woah!! Her take on the zombie symbolism was dope!!!

[@Vediboi]

am i the only one freaking out because she was NOT what i expected coming directly from the walking dead? This is the first interview ive ever seen her in and damn she is so different from her character in a brilliant way. Damn!

[@MissRedSkittles]

This woman is blowing my mind.

[@topgurl9313]

my god she is adorable

[@niftyfangirl]

What an incredible and intelligent person! She's a joy to listen to and I truly think this is one of the few interviews where Stephen was actually intrigued by his guest

[@giacomobiagini9263]

damn. she's the Beauty...

[@rosapittman3975]

Danai summarized up the idea of zombie themes absolutely perfectly, but we should expect nothing less from such a brilliant artist!! Would love to go see either one of her plays, but especially the one about Zimbabweans growing up in America.

[@josephvickrey5396]

I am in love with this woman.

[@MrUndersolo]

Joseph Vickrey Get In Line!

[@EFUwazurike]

She won me over with the Fela "Zombie" reference

[@MrUndersolo]

Emeka Francis Uwazurike I really couldn’t believe it when she mentioned one of my favourite songs.

[@Coloradiohead]

i like that she referenced fela kuti's zombie album. very cool! she a bad ass!!

[@hyacinthdibley2420]

Oh YAH!!! I too was impressed. She's amazing. :)

[@lilifunke7298]

She sure is!

[@gpeddino]

By the way, she could play Storm in a X-Men movie.

[@beautifulnewsboy2270]

YAAAAAAAS

[@sodeiku]

she's already being okoye

[@deem6077]

She can't play Storm. Storm is T'Challa's wife (and then ex-wife). Having already played Okoye that doesn't seem likely.

[@gravics]

I adore her.

[@LeeHutchingsdrumsUK]

Great interview, Stephen. And what an interesting, intelligent and well spoken guest.

[@whitneymckinnon2470]

This woman needs to be in all the things.

[@Scientist118]

I just found my thesis.

[@Eldrad235]

Danai Gurira should play storm in Xmen who else agrees?

[@MIchelle4reel]

would be interesting

[@RichTake]

She can actually fight so it would be a much better Storm imo

[@miamia5161]

I think that's a good idea anyone but Halle berry again

[@shieldyjean-louis2768]

She’s taken @the moment 😂😂

[@pepperdiao37]

The Strom with the mohawk version. At that time Ororo lost her mutant powers so she has to adapt and master hand-to-hand combat skills. Danai would be awesome for that role.

[@klijnsmitguitars2979]

She is very intelligent and articulate.

[@corbelius6]

She is amazing! and beautiful. Much respect!

[@mybrainsondrums]

had no idea she had so much going out outside of TWD. she's amazing on the show, but holy cow, what a talent all around!

[@chancecan08]

"When this is eventually made into a Hollywood movie what white man would you like to play the lead?" So hilarious Steven Colbert, you hit the nail on the head. That is the problem with Hollywood.

[@ms.bubs4fun506]

I thought he was flirting but I guess he was being "woked." lol

[@forestnymphconfessions3596]

Considering that it was an all-Black cast, I think he was mocking that white people historically took on MUCH different roles but Broadway is in New York, Hollywood is in California so I don't know what that has to do with anything.

[@nebulousisgod]

That’s only one of many problems with the eternal Hollywood entertainment industry. But it has no more problems than our govt or any other industry that makes that much money.

[@toonycartoons]

Shes awesome in real life and on TWD!

[@gabbyburton1999]

I love her energy and spirit, man. It's like everyone around her just love her, like I'm going on a walking dead cast interview binge and I see the way they look at her and interact with her, and really respect her, especially Andy and Norman(I love how the three of them are the best of friends). She's really down-to-earth, but at the same time just out of this world. I really am starting to look up to her. I want to sit down on a park bench and just have a discussion with her. I would really love to get inside of her head.

[@melaneasparks476]

What a classy, intelligent woman.. so much respect for her

[@johnpalermo4466]

So.. Not only am I a huge fan of michonne I am now also a fan of Danai. She is not only talented as well as beautiful she's also like super nice and respectful. Serious michonne/danai fan right here! lol

[@muckinabaht]

I love that peaks of a British accent come out every now and then. And good on Stephen for not making it all about TWD.

[@witchplease9695]

She's not British.

[@Naamy19X9]

Lots of british influences in Zimbabwe (previously known as Rhodesia).

[@coffeehigh8624]

She's great, one of our favorites!

[@thestone9134]

When she started talking about people losing there minds but still functioning kinda like human beings would be such a good joke about Trump voters!

[@kinkiesse7736]

Yup, perfect description of Trumpz fan base...

[@INRamos13]

She's a playwright? Wow, never expected that. She's incredible.

[@Wh1tn3y]

She made me smile the whole interview! Love her

[@Lvl22Cowboy]

She is gorgeous

[@Torihappyness]

i want to be danai gurira when i grow up!!! shes too awesome!

[@shakaama]

notice how he makes a joke about hollywood racism by saying: when it's turned into a movie what white man would you like to play the lead.

[@brianamills6440]

I notice that too but I think he more than likely was just bantering.

[@Anna-ok2qs]

Shakaama Also, he hasn’t figured out that Africans and African Americans are not the same. She corrected him to state she basically hires only Africans from the continent. They don’t care for black Americans because of the US media.

[@forestnymphconfessions3596]

It's not racist, it was just a joke. It's got an all black cast and mostly women. He was in no way implying white privilege, he was actually mocking it. He's actually making fun of racism.

[@forestnymphconfessions3596]

Also, Broadway is in New York and generally refers to plays, Hollywood is in California which is primarily FILM studios so those two aren't really comparable.

[@Zsnakeistaken]

excellent interview. It's great to have an interviewer and guest be on the same intellectual plain.

[@ZZ-mh2nv]

wow i just made a similar comment above. I'm not the only one who noticed that. most other hosts can't keep up with her. he was able to be both funny and insightful with witty comebacks. other interviewers just have blank faces when she talks...

[@tizodd6]

she's gorgeous and I've been a colbert fan since the colbert report. fun interview

[@TheJulianna0229]

I love her... She's amazing! And Stephen did an excellent job!

[@Maat-obabaa]

What a great interview! Love Danai! Such an inspiration

[@horneybadger86]

That lipstick colour suits her

[@happyparadox6756]

She's a wonderful actor and writer. She has an amazing uplifting personality. So gorgeous as well! :)

[@drew5907]

Is she not absolutely gorgeous!!?

[@kilombo6702]

I didn't know this sister was this well spoken, well read and well rounded. Damn

[@manai7007]

Danai's so pretty and amazing

[@joshuaolsen6509]

This is one of those women who is so attractive it's almost annoying.

[@Slaphappy1975]

That really is a beautiful dress. Anybody know what brand that is?

[@shiningstar7775]

+luckystriker I'd like to know too. The contrast against her skin is beautiful.

[@TomCatFromMA]

+luckystriker It's not the dress, it's who's wearing it. Trust me.

[@MonikaLukunde]

Way to kill my dreams! Lol

[@gak2008]

lmao...awesome response

[@mashamendez2012]

It's called mind by euoroun bizz

[@a.w.3438]

You won't get bored when she's having an interview.

[@francisturner2482]

DANAI IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND BRILLIANT, MICHONNNE RULES

[@genevieve5480]

I thoroughly enjoyed this interview. :-) Go Danai!

[@adebrysi]

i've never seen her in an interview before, she seems cool af

[@Bookishbroccoli1]

Love all these comments for my girl. Love that for her! ❤

[@guitarbizzar5524]

She is absolutely amazing.

[@allthenamestakendred]

i'm so glad i found her. she's an amazing woman! in the walking dead and in real life! #phenomenalwoman

[@lisa-linb4190]

I was born in Iowa...small world. Such a talented actor and loved her in The Black Panther!

[@LetsBeClear87]

We need more people like her, for sure.

[@christougas20]

What an amazing talent. I love this woman. Her skills are so amazing.

[@korimek5265]

after watching her interview, now I want to vibes with her while listening to fela!.

[@StellarJoe]

At 2:27, she mentions Fela Kuti's Zombie. If you don't know the song, check it out by any means. It's one of the most powerful songs of the 20th Century, IMO, and it's funky to boot.

[@randzopyr1038]

That dress on her...wow. And so well spoken compared to some of the other actors and actresses he's had on.

[@epiphany7189]

Gloriously beautiful woman....that smile is like a ray of moonlight.

[@infinityjacobs456]

dark skin shines so beautifully

[@RadiantThoughts]

Yes indeed!

[@yolandet434]

I like the fact that she corrected African American by saying "they are African actually, from the Continent" South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya. Note: I am not saying is bad to be referred as "African-American". We Africans, NEED the recognition and show to younger African generations how amazing they could be. This is why its Important to state the difference.

[@QuantumBraced]

She is terrific.

[@SlowxParentsCrossing]

I just started watching The Walking Dead and I really like Michonne. It's cool to see that Danai is really awesome too! :)

[@michellehogan382]

Amazing answer to the zombie question Danai ! Blew my mind too I loved it

[@Sunset553]

I'm going to see Eclipsed next month!

[@rebekahpowers7075]

Wow this woman is something special and so beautiful too

[@tahsin8296]

wow she is so knowledgeable!!! & sweet!!!

[@2ndmz]

She soo well spoken! 👍

[@MacGuffinExMachina]

I don't find Michonne attractive, but Danai is gorgeous. That smile is amazing... and her sunny personality.

[@ms.bubs4fun506]

I don't find Daryl attractive (too dirty/gross), but Norman Reetus is fine.

[@oranjeguice]

She's so awesome

[@Yazmo93]

Beautiful and intelligent

[@aaronevans2633]

I love Danai

[@erickrodrig.z7101]

I love danai gurira

[@kivonshe]

Colbert’s joke at the end really accentuates Hollywood n I love it! Love Danai, I can’t wait to see a play and work with her one day

[@ms.bubs4fun506]

She is so cute and every one in her presence is charmed.

[@mediacenterman8583]

I am a straight man and I want that dress. Danai has such style!

[@rosemond1644]

God bless you Danai keep looking beautiful and represent us in the best way possible. Thank You.

[@MonkeyKong21]

best place to be in a zombie apocalypse is right here in canada where zombies would freeze solid

[@loverofsunflowers]

Shes so smart. I Love her.

[@JessieKhoo]

She seems like such a wonderful person

[@PJBubbles]

I looooooooove Danai!!!!!

[@FoodForTube]

I grew up just blocks away from Danai in that town Grinnell in the Iowa cornfields she talks about!