Evelyn McGee-Colbert Shares How She Keeps Up with Stephen Colbert’s Show

Stephen Colbert’s wife, Evelyn McGee-Colbert, recently shared a fun behind-the-scenes detail about how she keeps up with The Late Show episodes. During an interview on the Emmys red carpet, she admitted she doesn’t watch every night, instead catching up on Fridays. Her husband, who hosts the show, laughed about the fact that Evelyn tends to watch later, as she’s an early riser, unlike him. Their different schedules have even led to some amusing moments. For instance, she sometimes suggests topics for jokes, only to realize Stephen and his team already used them in a previous episode.

The couple’s lighthearted exchange reflects the fun atmosphere around The Late Show, which was recently nominated for Outstanding Talk Series at the Emmys. Though the award went to The Daily Show, Stephen was thrilled, even sharing a hug with host Jon Stewart.

Stephen, known for his love of J.R.R. Tolkien, also talked about a treasured item in his Late Show office – a piece of the set from The Lord of the Rings. Peter Jackson, the director, gave him part of the Grey Havens set as a gift, and Stephen proudly displays it in his office in a crystal dome.

This light-hearted glimpse into Stephen and Evelyn's relationship, along with his passion for Tolkien, offers fans a more personal look at the host beyond the late-night stage.