Meryl Streep On What It Was Like To Improvise, On A Cruise Ship, In The New Film "Let Them All Talk"

Meryl Streep, who stars in the new Steven Soderbergh film "Let Them All Talk," describes the process of shooting on a cruise ship and improvising the entire script. #Colbert #TheProm #MerylStreep
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[@johnburnside7828]

It's been so fascinating seeing celebrities at home this year. They're much more relaxed and less guarded and come off quite differently.

[@markmh835]

And, quite truly, most of them are appearing without any makeup or getting their hair done. No glamour -- just the real person, like talking to your neighbor. So refreshing. Television might never be the same again.

[@nancykerrigan]

@@markmh835 oh I'm sure they got makeup and hair did. Just not at the uber professional level they usually get when they have to go out to promote stuff.

[@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

Amen

[@kimmathison6471]

As soon as I saw Jon’s coat I screamed “He’s wearing a Hudson’s Bay coat!!” No one was listening in my household at the time, but then he acknowledged it!! Jon is Awesome ❤️

[@Saskia1414]

Canada represent

[@susisiebert6664]

As a Canadian I was so happy to see Jon’s coat!..🇨🇦

[@moiramccleary2413]

I have a Hudson Bay blanket same colors as his coat I thought he was wrapped in a blanket at first. Great quality and very warm.

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

That's pretty great. I've never heard of it, but it looks very cozy

[@deadtigerworld]

Haha, yeah right away I noticed! Awesome!

[@Osti67]

She looks very much down to earth and seemingly a lot of fun to have conversation with... love her work also... greetings from Germany. Stay safe you guys...

[@rejoyce318]

You stay safe, too.

[@davidjones535]

you as well from this 1/4 German from the United States .

[@user-jl7ym4en5b]

Yes- EVERYONE STAY WELL! Meryl, in my one experience, seems very down to earth. I met her at a small charity event - put together by Olivia Newton-John. After the event, during cake & drinks, Meryl was more than accomodating to my friend. He is not starstruck, and it was in a smaller setting, albeit a big house. But the conversation wasn't rushed etc. Meryl was with Tracey Ullman and Tracey and I jokingly rolled eyes at each other that we might be "baggage" to their chat. They talked about all sorts of things, nothing about her films. I know she was 100% sincere & had such a sense off humor - volleyiing w/ him about an Australian pearl that she had bid on and won, (a very funny, naughty story unto itself). I don't think celebs "owe" a chat to fans but a smile / thank you gesture. Some who refuse any pleasantries with fans, (not autograph sellers who I hv seen push fans around - yuck, scum!), need a course in humility. Maybe it was the circumstance, but Meryl Streep, was so kind, so funny & down to earth. I was "starstruck" to meet both women, but said little to nothing. I sort of stood on " the sidelines" & happily laughed and observed. Sorry to write so much - it is a great memory that left me really impressed.

[@yalejomo]

Grüße aus Colorado in die alte Heimat! 😍

[@rubbersoul8334]

@@user-jl7ym4en5b Thank you for sharing. I love hearing these kinds of stories. Sounds like a nice experience. 🙂

[@jibarabicha4853]

I can’t help but smile when seeing those little bits with John , he’s full of positive vibes and has such a warm personality. ❤️

[@ufafgd]

You know, he's a musician dedicated to his craft, and he loves what he does. It shows in his face and his attitude. I understand this, being a drummer of many years. God bless him. And God bless you too!

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

I think the interactions should have longer pieces of music

[@mamieanding5691]

It's that NOLA upbringing.

[@sherbert85]

Couldn't have said it better myself!!! 👏👏👏

[@vivinpan]

I love her 'not-plastic' beauty!!! Thanks Meryl for keeping it real.

[@chapablo]

Meryl Streep just won an award for this interview.

[@danielbell8679]

Except for, "The Covid thing." Hmmmm . . .

[@julianyc422]

Juan that was great.

[@susisiebert6664]

“what do you play?”... throwing her head back..” The President!”... a line only Meryl could deliver.... perfection

[@maryrosekent8223]

♥️ She is perfection personified ♥️

[@canadeeana]

@@maryrosekent8223 a national treasure ... perfect personified!

[@Grace_D]

I have just watched the film Let Them All Talk and I am so very much impressed. I liked everything about it. The acting, costumes, music, but most of all the improvised dialogues wchich made them so natural. The tempo of the film was natural too, not too fast, and the story unfolded so gracefully yet with sudden twists. I am so grateful to Stephen Colbert for the interview with the great star Meryl Streep. Stephen, I love your shows and try to watch them on YT here in the middle of nowhere in Poland. Many thanks!

[@consuelojorgensen5085]

Totally agreerrrrr!!!😍🏝🐣

[@Dodelijk144]

A national treasure. My absolute favourite American actress.

[@lavelleklobes6561]

She’s an amazing person & an asset to our country ❣️

[@oooooo6270]

www.foxnews.com/us/meryl-streeps-nephew-accused-of-spouting-anti-hispanic-slurs-during-road-rage-attack

[@Kaysxedits]

@@oooooo6270 ok and it's not her

[@oooooo6270]

@@Kaysxedits o yes you know you was there.

[@Kaysxedits]

@@oooooo6270 Huh??? I don't understand you also it's not her it's her nephew's stupid behavior.

[@oooooo6270]

@@Kaysxedits ?

[@Mediaright]

These check-ins with Jon before the big segment just make me feel all warm inside. Hopefully they can be kept in some form once the show gets bigger again. Would much rather human moments than just...joke laughter.

[@knavishlassie]

I like Jon, but always fast forward through those conversations because I don't find them particularly interesting or funny.

[@carolynworthington8996]

Yes, I hope so too.

[@blaked5]

She's 71. She looks amazing.

[@maryrosekent8223]

No #:%~ing way!

[@thefancysquid671]

She always has

[@canaisyoung3601]

Hope I look that good at 71.

[@moondustberries8171]

Beware the conspiracy theorists are about to barf up their nonsense about adrenochrome

[@carolynworthington8996]

So am I. I don’t look anything near as good.

[@y1521t21b5]

One of the greatest living thespians.

[@mariamontis6922]

???

[@LazyIRanch]

Indeed! I think she would be believable as president or any role she takes on.

[@jennifermcgoldrick6323]

@@mariamontis6922 thespian means a theater actor

[@maryrosekent8223]

@@jennifermcgoldrick6323 She’s done plenty of that as well...but you’re right that it doesn’t apply in this particular instance .

[@rubielaynerawlings4491]

@@maryrosekent8223 no shit Sherlock ✌🏾🇦🇺

[@hhelenawang]

I can't believe this is Meryl's first time on The Late Show. I so wanted this to be in person! But this is the next best thing.

[@rejoyce318]

She was on TCR; it was a beautiful thing: www.cc.com/video-clips/zar0yt/the-colbert-report-meryl-streep

[@oooooo6270]

@@rejoyce318 aha. her nephew is also beautiful www.foxnews.com/us/meryl-streeps-nephew-accused-of-spouting-anti-hispanic-slurs-during-road-rage-attack

[@elenastevenss]

@@oooooo6270 lmao why do u care so much that ur putting this link everywhere? just because her nephew did something awful doesn't mean she agrees

[@oooooo6270]

@@elenastevenss why you try to put under the rug his comment. everyone needs to know why not

[@Seaside5]

@@oooooo6270 you can't choose your relatives. What is your point?

[@dallasdandigitalproduction393]

Such a talented and beautiful woman. I could listen to her tell great stories all night.Shes a truly legendary actor.

[@consuelojorgensen5085]

Those who made negative comments are just jealous good genes exercise reg skin care..😂😍📼

[@JudeTMi]

"It's all in the editing, babe" - Meryl Streep

[@olivia8075]

time?

[@georgiarose9932]

@@olivia8075 8:19

[@queerym87]

"Thanks for having me." No no, Meryl, they should be thanking YOU!

[@donstoddard8458]

What a sweetheart she is

[@rolphwartieda2707]

Meryl Streep is perfect at whatever she does ...

[@cristinaaguilan7397]

You are right sir. I love her!

[@BazIrvine]

Jon and his amazing technicolor raincoat.

[@BazIrvine]

@northwellguy Really? Wow very cool.

[@LazyIRanch]

@northwellguy I have a Hudson Bay blanket that was made in the 20s (dang! Just realized I have a 100 year old blanket!). My first thought when I saw that coat was that it looks like my blanket only brighter, and his is wrapped around a wonderfully talented man!

[@ms.rstake_1211]

🙂

[@andywood5699]

Jon could buy Steven a Hudson Bay Blanket. If he's looking for a gift.

[@idamehrnoush8833]

that was cool listening to them talk about the production process.

[@melektwelve6451]

Now THAT is a movie I want to see ASAP!

[@lisamortini8567]

That Hudson Bay coat is gorgeous on him!!!

[@katmandu573]

Meryl is fun! One of your 'Dinner on an Island' picks.

[@XxEsoxDaemonxX]

She looks amazing for 71

[@kch0312]

Que the conspiracy of baby blood

[@helloitsme1158]

@@kch0312 or some tasteful plastic surgery

[@YonoZekenZoid]

@@helloitsme1158 either way, the miracles of modern medicine /s

[@BazIrvine]

71 :0

[@telectronix1368]

"Good genes and a whoooole lotta money." - Jane Fonda

[@theworldfromachildseyes2778]

My Christmas Season is complete. Meryl Streep on the Late Show, God loves us.

[@christopherpham2784]

I need a Mr.Rodgers type show with Jon Baptiste.

[@jdhuh1]

Shout outs to Jon for wearing a Hudson's Bay coat. It was the first thought I had as soon as he had it on. 🇨🇦👍

[@jdj830]

Everything about that was delightful.

[@lorenzobertucci5723]

I lost it when she mentioned "don't look up" can't wait for that movie!!!!!!!

[@dingaia]

Jon just exudes class and talent hope to come see him play sometime

[@geoffreyfeinberg9792]

She's a legend.

[@Flowersandshotguns]

Meryl- beautiful as ever ❤️

[@tracyjames3772]

Meryl’s daughter is as talented as she is

[@saradevos83]

Stephen should interview Jon as a guest, or the other way around. 🤣 they are so cute together.

[@jeanniehelliwell1599]

Meryl Streep as President sounds fun!

[@Boobalopbop]

Her voice is so everything... I could go to sleep to her judging me in Miranda Priestley's voice and wake up a better person.

[@oooooo6270]

www.foxnews.com/us/meryl-streeps-nephew-accused-of-spouting-anti-hispanic-slurs-during-road-rage-attack

[@oooooo6270]

@Heidi Thomas oh come on. she is your left and everything about this rich privileged Hollywood celebrity you guys looking for excuse. she knew about Weinstein 30 years she get quite just like other Hollywood rich crap. she will not say nothing for her nephew slur, but if trump nephew do the same and you left will react negatively. she the same critisize trump, but I bet she will be quite about her nephew just like she get quite about Weinstein.

[@grahaml6072]

@Heidi Thomas nyoy ok

[@grahaml6072]

KZbin

[@HCLight100]

I agree with you Boobalopbop! She is fricking brilliant and exudes greatness,. . . unlike certain people who have replied inappropriate shtuff in response to your praise. It's takes awesome to recognize awesome. (:-)!

[@thewoodentops.]

magic interview.

[@aprilwearsgucci]

I love Meryl. She looks amazing.

[@Milohenry13]

I think Meryl Streep would be a great president, and would definitely make america great again.

[@lucyzhu9711]

She looks stunning , and love her Chinese accent ❤️

[@donnalatremouille1295]

Stephen, that coat is an iconic Canadian coat. It's been around for hundreds of year in various incarnations. It is made of wool.

[@serendipityshopnyc]

I for one really like the intimacy of these home shows. Maybe Colbert can continue to do them one day a week, on Fridays perhaps, after getting back to the studio with live audiences. Anyone else agree?

[@consuelojorgensen5085]

I agreed😂😍📼

[@AtrociousNightmare]

Woha that movie sounded so interesting! Definitely on my watch list!

[@arthurmontana8791]

What an amazing women; interviewed by an amazing man!

[@Valdagast]

I refuse to believe that Meryl Streep could ever be bad.

[@florete2310]

I agree. It's what she thinks is terrible.... she probably mispronounced a syllable or two, nothing to be ashamed of... I mean... Have you seen the actual president?

[@oooooo6270]

but her nephew is iswww.foxnews.com/us/meryl-streeps-nephew-accused-of-spouting-anti-hispanic-slurs-during-road-rage-attack

[@oooooo6270]

@@florete2310 www.foxnews.com/us/meryl-streeps-nephew-accused-of-spouting-anti-hispanic-slurs-during-road-rage-attack

[@florete2310]

@@oooooo6270 I couldn't care less about her nephew... we all have some racist relatives we are ashamed of. Young Mrs. Giuliani has this racist dad, for example... I mean - why would fox news of all "news"* outlets suddenly make a big deal out of it? Racists are there number one target audience... Or are they just pissed her nephew wouldn't work there as a commentator😁... *if you want to call THAT news...

[@oooooo6270]

@@florete2310 you forget mention new president Biden he is also racist. 🤣🤣🤣. enjoy listening fake rich American privileged celebrity crap Meryl Streep who 30 years know what Weinstein doing. and all Hollywood know that. but for you seems to me it's ok. because you left are hypocrites.

[@snowpharoah3839]

Jon is wearing the colours of the 1968 Canadian Winter Olympic Team - Hudson's Bay indeed!

[@tenestetubo]

We all love that saying Meryl , and thank god for that " well fix it in post"

[@mountainlinx]

I looooooooooove this woman!

[@suesturges6022]

Thanks!!!! Great to have Meryl tell us how on earth do they make a movie during these times!!! Boy, will be really glad to have my freedom back. It should teach all the people of democratic countries just how much they should value their freedom. I truly wish that for all people of this earth. And to do your part to protect the environment!!!!! Please people!!!!!! Written Dec. 8, 2020!!!!

[@canadeeana]

hudson bay coats --- lived in canada and we loved our hudson bay blankets ... awesome, john ....

[@rlee5133]

The honorable Meryl Streep

[@NellieKAdaba]

Yes!

[@davidrahn-y2c]

Besides a great actor, Meryl has a great sense of humor.

[@MichaelSmith-bb6kg]

I want to watvh that movie for sure!

[@archstanton_live]

She is more than epoch. Thank you Stephen. Does anyone know the artist/work behind her?

[@Hagh72873]

Meryl as president! That would be awsome!!

[@Joryvega]

I need a Mr.Rodgers type show with Jon Baptiste.

[@maryrosekent8223]

I’m sorry to be that person, but it’s actually Batiste. It was probably Baptiste at one point and then lost the P through some clerical error...that’s my guess.

[@williamkelly53]

You have to love John & the band , 💘 U Guys !

[@drewlovelyhell4892]

I don't think this is a controversial opinion, but I believe Meryl Streep is the greatest living actress. (And Daniel Day Lewis is the greatest actor.)

[@parsnipmcgee329]

My understanding is that that is how Casablanca was filmed. The text and some of the plot were created a day or two ahead of filming.

[@bellaventimiglia35]

My favorite actress of all time! 🥰

[@seakelp3508]

C'mon, it's John. That's obviously Joseph's coat of many colors.

[@carolynworthington8996]

Joseph’s coat of several colors.

[@mistadomino]

Y’all need to have her back! That’s the tweet!

[@judeangione3732]

Meanwhile in Canada - the Hudson's Bay coat. Cool.

[@yentrinh6052]

She is ageless 😌

[@benbrown8258]

Hudson Bay Coat works!

[@clutke2891]

That is the Hudson's Bay blanket colours. It's very well known in Canada. ( if you like them you might want to get them while you can the company is not doing well)

[@RaulAPinto]

Meryl Streep is awesome, but how great is Steven Soderbergh! That guy is breaking barriers over and over.

[@aryanaramos1439]

i see anything about meryl..i click not a second to think

[@mobile8873]

Is it me or what? Seems like Stephen is behaving very respectful towards MS in this segment.

[@vanessawhitneypro]

Love. Her.

[@hollosphere]

Same. What a pleasure, her relaxed graciousness and charm!

[@AcademyNS]

I believe that is quite expensive Pendleton wool coat, in the classic Hudson's Bay/Glacier National Park pattern. Gorgeous.

[@cmckittrick4836]

Oh dear Jon and Stephen, have a closer look at the history of the Hudson's Bay blanket.

[@celiagraham5920]

Lovin’ that coat John B 😃

[@tonistokes1790]

Great coat.The Hudson Bay coat is a classic in Canada. There are Hudson Bay blankets, mitts and other products. The Hudson Bay company evolved from the early trading posts.

[@iwong3357]

Stephen would look like a wizard in that coat.

[@kristavelasquez9400]

You never told Jon what you want for Xmas!!! We must know 💕💕

[@janettekenos3674]

I have a Hudson Bay coat that is similar and going on 36 years old. Shout out to fellow Canadians 🇨🇦

[@yvesbriansecuya779]

I love his jacket

[@TheIdahogrl]

Love Meryl.

[@susanpeck530]

Love that Jon even more! I know that coat 😁. From the great white north!!!

[@informedchoice2249]

Make sure you keep your Berkshires warm Meryl ;P Looking forward to the fillum :)

[@claudineb777]

“i think you are right about that!” 😆🤣🤣🤣

[@oliverfrey7511]

#coat of many colors - love

[@mumzthewurd1]

Hudson Bay!!! 🇨🇦

[@scottk9359]

Canadian Coat keeping you warn, looks good on anyone. Just need to be walking in snow. LOL

[@checkmate3361]

Jon, 😍😍😍🎨🎉

[@twstf8905]

She's the Meryl Streep of actors lol the Meryl Streep of Meryl Streep's. 👍

[@wednesdayashe1499]

I wish I could send her what I learned out of taking an extra winter off from society before all this (ptsd healing) - but honestly, I agree, we lose our social ease

[@samirbatta502]

MERYLLLLLLLLLLLLL❤️❤️❤️❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘

[@ihavemagicpants]

That sounds like it would be a really interesting but almost chaotic/ anxiety inducing technique to shoot a movie. haha

[@pranakhan]

Meryl Streep, my favorite mixed martial artist

[@umair111]

The cast list for 'don't look up' is really insane

[@189pac]

Okay my opinion has completely changed about “Let Them All Talk” now knowing how it was made. Fucking insane.

[@senicanastasia]

I definitely think puppets when I think "Q" 😅" it sucks to be...YOU"

[@christopherpham2784]

Having a crazy megalomaniac in the White House it is quite refreshing to see how humble is the greatest actress of the past 30 years.

[@Underhills]

Can't believe she's 71. It's like she's a Witche of Eastwick.

[@iandavidlocke]

As a Canadian, I cannot deny the essential role HBC played in the formation of our country, but I cannot condone their role in the colonial suppression of indigenous culture. The continued promotion of the legacy of the iconic blanket is problematic due to its alleged role as a vector for spreading small pox in the 1800s.

[@maxmartin2763]

You forgot the part where 3 Canadian University science labs found no evidence that HBC actively or knowingly distributed "small pox infected blankets" to the native population. There is evidence that the company pro-actively tried to curb the outbreak within the population.

[@ericminch]

@@maxmartin2763 Yeah, but why waste a good Virtue Signalling SJW story when you've heard it, regardless of the lack of evidence?

[@maxmartin2763]

@@ericminch It's the "bite the hand that feeds us" lack of logic. The native population hunted the valuable furs, then traded the furs for the blankets. So HBC logic would have to be, "hey, let's kill all those fur hunters! We'll thrive without them!"

[@maxmartin2763]

@Des Prenty Nobody stated otherwise. The wool used was from New Zealand and Scotland. The point was there was no intentional smallpox spread by the HBC.

[@pqgaga]

she’s so cute 😭😭😭

[@checkmate3361]

Actors Writing Movies... It's Brilliant! You Never Fail To Amaze Me Everyday. How Do You Do It? Meryl, You Look Fabulous Dawlin'.🤗 And EVERYONE Take Your Vitamins Especially Vit.C. If UR 😷. Pickles Also Help To Break Down The Sugar Arms That Make It Hard To Breathe. IDK What That Means But Apparently It's Important. Mucho❤

[@Moonskycity]

I love JB

[@chrisrichmond1941]

Jon always manages to look good in whatever he wears. Sadly, like Stephen, I doubt even his less outre garb would look as fine on me. :-(