Meryl Streep Takes "The Colbert Questionert"

How did 12-year old Meryl Streep get Richard Nixon's autograph on a Milky Way wrapper? Find out in this Meryl Streep edition of "The Colbert Questionert." #Colbert #TheColbertQuestionert #MerylStreep
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[@psquared015]

The five words for the rest of Meryl's life should've been "The Academy Award goes to..."

[@davidemmet7343]

... Harvey Weinstein!

[@bruincatjove24]

Bruh

[@jayashreechakravarthy4949]

Access granted. Hired.

[@DippyHippie]

@@davidemmet7343you hate her bc she hates Trump….just like me!

[@TransitLover_17]

My five words for the rest of my life would be crazy exhausting very bumpy ride

[@MS-dh9gh]

There is a whole character and backstory behind everything Meryl Streep says. She is so captivating

[@adelinas.7335]

Right!?! I so agree! 😂🥰

[@jackelineojeda4520]

@@adelinas.7335 m

[@gamepapa1211]

That Milky Way wrapper autograph story is now a movie script.

[@joshchubby317]

Like how she stood up for Harvey Weinstein and Roman Polanski

[@PatriCoop]

🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@t.p.w.6343]

So, Stephen was caring about the unity of the nations since he was 8 years old. Totally checks out.

[@keryeward23]

That sounds like an 8 year old thought process though. We have country flags, we have state flags, what about continent flags?

[@rossfryer3902]

Streep guessed the number! How is no one talking about this? Colbert was so blown away he was like, ... “uh, ok.”

[@csmarkham]

He was thinking of pi, but was being polite.

[@alonzocalvillo6702]

I think she's a witch, but a good witch.

[@jillsalkin7389]

He didn't say she guessed it; he said, "Alright." :-)

[@adelinas.7335]

Is this one of those Mandala effect moments? That’s crazy you remember something totally different then what was posted.

[@rossfryer3902]

@@jillsalkin7389 ... yes, but listen to the way he answered both Hanks and Clooney. He was like, “wrong!” I think Streep got it and he was flabbergasted.

[@egglord8681]

we must protect meryl streep at all costs - absolutely precious

[@joshchubby317]

Just curious what you like so much about Harvey Weinstein

[@steamr0ll]

Ms. Streep is a goddamn national treasure.

[@Fleeb-pb7zo]

Supporting a child rapist and a sexual predator

[@richards5389]

@@Fleeb-pb7zo she’s not a trump supporter

[@umair111]

World treasure! Galaxy treasure! Universe treasure!

[@Fleeb-pb7zo]

@@richards5389 I know

[@leannesmith5818]

She would be Dame already if she were english

[@donnalubrano2856]

Meryl is pure delight, always.

[@evelynabrazeau9309]

Meryl’s laugh is everything! Makes my day 💕

[@silmarian]

I just... Her voice is pure magic.

[@barbararey-constantin5679]

She's so funny and talented and down to earth. :)

[@maryrosekent8223]

She’s a goddess, but one you could hang out with.

[@owainkanaway8345]

@@maryrosekent8223 and she's still sexy too.

[@dynjarren8355]

Meryl Streep is so damn smart! No wonder she is such a great actress. Her acting is unreal. They way she immerses herself in each role and her choices is amazing.

[@ayushkchacko2923]

"once again w the gesture please" 😂😂

[@dmfamzo]

She guessed Stephen's number and did the Chris Evans laugh , all in the same sitting.. What a queen! 😂❤️

[@koraldavis3474]

Meryl Streep is so ravishing ❤️💖

[@jtw.111]

I laughed so hard at that podcast hand gesture part 😂😂😂

[@trillium.3.24]

Right?! Best part of the whole interview. She laughed for so long!!

[@MrAlexLowen]

I liked Meryl Streep's interview the most: she's so wise and lovable

[@davebartosh5]

Meryl was my favorite of the three chosen for the Questionert. So adorable!

[@ememedem6476]

Stephen: what’s your favourite app? Meryl Streep: 👌🏾👈🏾 Stephen: 😲😮😂🤣🤣

[@lh2988]

😂

[@LisaAyreSmith]

Haha I think she was referring to NPR One but still 🤣😳

[@rikawiththefunnyfits561]

Lmao

[@UrbanPurple1256]

She meant Tinder

[@ollis.1605]

She and Hanks both were so good at the five words question

[@kathowed]

Such a lovely human…

[@salsabeatrice9871]

So much funnier than any of the other interviews. She always adds something funny to the answer. So natural.

[@veritydivinity4309]

Meryl smiled with the most delicate smile 😊

[@cloomberbravo1503]

She's so charismatic and charming.... And then the tone and inflexion in her voice... Wonderful.

[@NewMessage]

"What's the scariest animal?" Whatever animal she did an impression of the moment he finished the question!

[@laylasilverio1944]

😂

[@UncleAnaesthesia]

From her reaction, I thought she was going to say Harvey Weinstein.

[@creatinotionchannel2680]

I love the River Wild. She was so awesome in that. It was a very exciting movie that I wish I would have seen in theaters.

[@gilbertestrada4758]

Hanks, Streep, Clooney, wonderful! Just great people and a great interviewer! Loved it! Wow!

[@maryrosekent8223]

I wish he’d do John Oliver and/Jon Stewart.

[@indigowolf556]

She is such an awesome person very down-to-earth grounded. And I liked it shirt she was wearing I have seen her wear it before but I think it's a great color on her.

[@jeffersonspace]

Meryl has good musical taste. What a soulful woman! From Wikipedia: Hejira is the eighth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. The songs on the album were written during a series of road trips in 1975 and 1976, and reflect events that occurred during those trips, including several romantic relationships she had at the time.

[@sabahkatib9784]

Such a clever segment ,watched the 3 actors in one go and they’re good questions :)

[@wuchi51]

what a great clip, love streep . a mensch and lovely to boot

[@jlitt2917]

meryl streep just seems like the most fun and smart person.

[@PADARM]

the queen Meryl looks amazing

[@arthurmontana8791]

Seeing these two brilliant entertainers and great people in the same frame makes my day!

[@eternyti]

i am so glad he caught that gesture she made at 4:48 😂

[@lonelyone]

"What podcast are you listening to and send me some links!"

[@ruscular]

I lost it! I haven't laugh that hard in a long while where do don't make noise because you cant breath! Streep is suppose to be the classiest actress in the business and seeing her do that was rich! She a good sport!

[@louisea6109]

Meryl is a sweet♥️

[@winesap2]

She wins for the best song to listen to for eternity. Hejira is one of the best songs ever created and would be incredibly soothing forever. I’m traveling in some vehicle I’m Sitting in some cafe A defector from the petty wars That shell shock love away Well I looked at the granite markers Those tributes to finality to eternity And then I looked at myself Chicken scratching for my immortality There’s more and it’s all beautiful.

[@Chaziltasm]

Joni is probably the best lyricist to have ever lived and every line on Hejira is sublime. "White flags of winter chimneys, waving truce against the moon" How wonderful... what amazing imagery she conjures.

[@THMILLER]

Living legend, she is very, very, very, very special.

[@flyagaric23]

Man, I was transported to the movie Adaptation whenever she laughed, even when she's silent, Meryl is unmistakenly Meryl. Cool.

[@brianbatie6650]

"Hejira" By Joni Mitchell. Now I know Meryl Streep is the boss!!!

[@michaelmoraga2926]

Right on. I'm currently reading Mitchell's bio and will now not be able to think of that song without thinking of Streep. "Coyote" is my favorite Mitchell song... most days ; ) "Hejira" my favorite Mitchell album ...Shout out for Jaco Pastorius!

[@elisam.2896]

Thats such a good song though, my god 😍😍😍

[@michaelmoraga2926]

@@elisam.2896 'I see something of myself in everyone Just at this moment of the world As snow gathers like bolts of lace Waltzing on a ballroom girl... I know, no one's going to show me everything We all come and go unknown Each so deep and superficial Between the forceps and the stone...'

[@maryrosekent8223]

Brian, it’s my favorite of her albums, but my favorite song by my favorite artist is her _Rainy Night House_ on the “Miles of Aisles” album. I pretty much swoon every time I play it.

[@Radiatoron88]

I'm glad you mentioned the title! I could for the life of me figure out what she said and listened to her answer over and over. "Head Zero"? "Hedge Row?" "Had She Wrote"? I guess, regarding my knowledge of Joni Mitchell's songs, that makes me a Head Zero. So there!

[@Baa072]

The answer on what happens when we die really is the question for me that describes a person: "I think we see everyone we loved and than go back to influence the lives of everyone we left behind". Well, its good she is an actor.

[@louisekevins7815]

Wonderful idea! We not only get to see these people in their own space but we also get to share their normal everyday thoughts. Thanks

[@martinstent5339]

“Very very very very long.” What a great answer!

[@michaelhope8899]

I am feeling every single vibe she is emitting

[@sammyt3514]

Five words to describe the rest of your life? "Very, very, very, very long!"; brilliant yet hilarious answer 😂😂

[@ssotkow]

"I'm in that book!" LOL Nixon with children. Hmmm....

[@EvaSofie]

She’s kidding.

[@maryrosekent8223]

@@EvaSofie I don’t think she is, actually.

[@EvaSofie]

@@maryrosekent8223 She is, she jokes like that a lot.

[@maryrosekent8223]

@@EvaSofie Have you seen the book and therefore know for certain? I know she has an amazing sense of humor, but I think she was offering it as a sincere answer.

[@yeisongomez4286]

Nixon was actually a very popular president. His Detente policy, helped the U.S. ease tensions with China at the midst of the Cold War.

[@fr1nkly]

71 years, wow looking amazing

[@lisas5211]

Her pause, then "egg sack" slayed me. 😂

[@AK-dg7cx]

when stephen asked meryl what number he is thinking of and she said 3, i was thinking the same number! meryl and i have the same brain? lmao haha

[@katherandefy]

My name is Kate too. Even tho I guessed 11.

[@stephanieobrien7815]

She's got a doggie! I love that! And she let's him on the furniture!

[@masondissick698]

"One more time with the gesture please.. I think we have to blur that" 😂😂

[@Fanny.I]

’ Ithink we see everyone we love, and we then go back and influence the love of everyone we left behind’ that sounds exactly like Donna and mamma Mia 2.... Thanks Meryl, now im Having another breakdown over Donna 🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧😭😭

[@rumblefish9]

Florence Foster Jenkins. I was crying. Its so sad and endearing at the same time. She and Hugh Grant need to do another movie together because they have amazing chemistry.

[@seansimplicio2001]

I got chills because she chose the same song I would have! Hejira by Joni Mitchell. Yet another reason why Meryl Streep is awesome.

[@KeithJost]

Keep 'em coming Stephen...love every minute of you!

[@Iggins420]

"The river wild" LOL

[@DaveMalkoff]

What Happens When You Die? "Please see Defending Your Life, I have already covered this in question in great detail, Stephen"

[@maryrosekent8223]

Poor Albert Brooks...

[@josremery]

Colbert channeling the best of James Lipton in these bits is the greatest thing. I hope he does more.

[@DammitDavis]

I am SO excited for this new "Colbert Questionert" segment!!!

[@elwizschold]

She's such a treasure!

[@clairejeanpaul-jupiter8985]

I think Meryl Streep looks younger and prettier than ever I've been following her for a long time I think she is so pretty

[@maryrosekent8223]

I concur. She has amazing bone structure!

[@HRHDMKYT]

Oooh! I *totally* agree with Meryl's answer to "What happens when we die?". Except maybe the influencing part... that's more like wishful thinking. Or maybe magical thinking. She IS magic, isn't she? And I hope she continues to be so for a very very very VERY long time :-)

[@claudiabarber4779]

I so admire her.

[@demijour1234]

I was thinking Number 3 too!!! LOL

[@csmcblck]

I actually really like this new segment! This is lovely. Thank you The late show team for great clips

[@sstrano]

Obsessed with these interviews!

[@maryrosekent8223]

They’re sooo good!

[@leavingitblank9363]

"One more time with the gesture..."

[@pvthitch]

I would have loved it if Stephen had opened the envelope and read "Sally Field."

[@ranymnenneh4915]

Stephen Colbert: What's the scariest animal? Meryl Streep: Donald Trump.

[@Billy_bob_who]

CCP bot. I see you!

[@ReubsWalsh]

Meryl Streep is looking forward to haunting people, and I hope she haunts me.

[@adelinas.7335]

😂😂🤣😂😂 Well said.

[@lordfarquaad8267]

I hope she haunts Kelly Clarkson.

[@haleybarker651]

Me too 😮😂

[@athena1047]

Very nice. Thank you for letting us enjoy this time with you both

[@deborahprice3821]

You really do learn about the person! ❤️❤️❤️ her more and , of course, Colbert!

[@annacaroline5178]

i refuse to believe that she wont live forever

[@ابنآوي-ل5م]

She always keeps you excited.

[@TTM9691]

Wow "Hejira" is a GREAT song, fantastic choice from Meryl (and right off the top of her head). I couldn't imagine hearing only one song for the rest of my life, but that's not a bad one to pick.

[@hopeinsite261]

Best answers of them all! Meryl rocks!

[@slytherclawgal193]

haha she’s awkward but woke at the same time i love her

[@nydiah664]

And her voice is amazing

[@robertdouglas8895]

People who think they are woke, aren't.

[@knytetech7732]

She's seems like she's trying, and that's the important part.

[@maryrosekent8223]

@@nydiah664 She studied to be an opera singer, but I forget why that didn’t happen. I loved her in _Into the Woods_ so much!

[@linaleon5734]

Quirky and beautiful

[@chrisivanchev]

OMG! Meryl Streep looks like 35-40 max years old. Unbelievable👏👏👏

[@Billy_bob_who]

Adrenachrome is amazing for the skin.

[@annebruecks7381]

This was the best Questionart, I was laughing so hard!

[@nabanitabanerjee9385]

Stephen's expression at 4.50. Priceless 😂😂

[@starshake8998]

I love these survey questions! Everyone's answers are so wonderful and unique! :)

[@somebodynamedmorgan]

Please do this for every guest from now on. It says a lot about the person and its very enjoyable.

[@ShilohAmore]

Meeting Meryl, my 2nd favorite actress of all time is on my bucket list! 🤓

[@maryrosekent8223]

Who’s the first?

[@alisondawnsmith]

Dying to see a Colbert Questionert with Diane Keaton!

[@maryrosekent8223]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@kellykerr5225]

So many wonderful comments and such a fantastic interview. Thank you.

[@kimg9676]

I love these interviews. More please.

[@sylvesterraymond9514]

At 71 Meryl Streep is still fine! damn! she can still get it!

[@swiper1818]

Great answers Ms Streep, however: Really the scariest spiders are - Redbacks and Funnel Webs: both are Australian, can kill you and redbacks hide in sand pits and under toilet seats!

[@JupiterRising3607]

I second that as I'm an Australian too.

[@merryc.5466]

Deserts, monstrous insects, killer octopi, ambush worms, blooms of deadly jellyfish, repugnantly sexist men...no thanks! I'd rather visit Middle Earth in New Zealand. 😂

[@Poln4]

Chilean recluse spider (mostly known in Spanish as the corner spider) also can kill you. In Chile we also have the (south) black widow.

[@gabriellelulu]

@@JupiterRising3607 I third it (moved halfway across the world to avoid them 15 years ago and still can't even glance at the tiny European ones without overwhelming panic and nausea... much to the amusement of anyone who is not Australian)

[@raywalker7029]

The only part of these segments (watched out of order) that I didn't like, was when it ended. 😪 Do more of this... PLEASE!!!

[@sablemountain]

hejira, joni mitchelll.... yup, it's an amazing recording....

[@s1nb4d86]

Holy crap! She's the only one that got what number is Colbert thinking of right! This whole time he's been thinking of the number 3.

[@saracowles2722]

OHHMAHHLORDDD!! that music you all make!! Thank you JB and fabulous ones!!

[@exasri7680]

Love Meryl...always....

[@tikeya7952]

Stephen: "What number am I thinking of?" Meryl: "Three." Stephen: "Okay." LOL.

[@MrMann0123]

The correct answer is "Did you ever see the rain" by CCR, just saying.

[@maryrosekent8223]

CCR correct answer: Born on the Bayou

[@supaapple]

*Have you ever

[@jspres86]

1:43 I love Stephen's reaction.

[@linengray]

I love this woman. Pastrami is absolutely the correct sandwich answer.

[@magnolia8626]

Streep can do no wrong in my eyes! And I need the link to that podcast.

[@gastondeveaux3783]

She is so charming. I love her.

[@pampayne4482]

Meryl, I'm with you - Joni Mitchell's Hejira!

[@21til85]

Of course that’s how Meryl gets an autograph. Fantastic story.

[@MahavishnuProject]

I hope Joni sees this. Makes total sense.