@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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 '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...'
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.
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!
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.
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.
@@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.
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!
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.
’ 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 🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧😭😭
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.
*finally* someone has the *correct* answer to scariest critter (I wouldnt be so narrow - all these 8 legged freaks!!!!) (Dont even like thinking about the word 《shudder》
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 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)
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 :-)
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.
The five words for the rest of Meryl's life should've been "The Academy Award goes to..."
... Harvey Weinstein!
Bruh
Access granted. Hired.
@@davidemmet7343you hate her bc she hates Trump….just like me!
My five words for the rest of my life would be crazy exhausting very bumpy ride
So, Stephen was caring about the unity of the nations since he was 8 years old. Totally checks out.
That sounds like an 8 year old thought process though. We have country flags, we have state flags, what about continent flags?
There is a whole character and backstory behind everything Meryl Streep says. She is so captivating
Right!?! I so agree! 😂🥰
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That Milky Way wrapper autograph story is now a movie script.
Like how she stood up for Harvey Weinstein and Roman Polanski
🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
Streep guessed the number! How is no one talking about this? Colbert was so blown away he was like, ... “uh, ok.”
He was thinking of pi, but was being polite.
I think she's a witch, but a good witch.
He didn't say she guessed it; he said, "Alright." :-)
Is this one of those Mandala effect moments? That’s crazy you remember something totally different then what was posted.
@@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.
Meryl’s laugh is everything! Makes my day 💕
She's so funny and talented and down to earth. :)
She’s a goddess, but one you could hang out with.
@@maryrosekent8223 and she's still sexy too.
Meryl Streep is so ravishing ❤️💖
Ms. Streep is a goddamn national treasure.
Supporting a child rapist and a sexual predator
@@Fleeb-pb7zo she’s not a trump supporter
World treasure! Galaxy treasure! Universe treasure!
@@richards5389 I know
She would be Dame already if she were english
Meryl is pure delight, always.
we must protect meryl streep at all costs - absolutely precious
Just curious what you like so much about Harvey Weinstein
I just... Her voice is pure magic.
Stephen: what’s your favourite app?
Meryl Streep: 👌🏾👈🏾
Stephen: 😲😮😂🤣🤣
😂
Haha I think she was referring to NPR One but still 🤣😳
Lmao
She meant Tinder
I liked Meryl Streep's interview the most: she's so wise and lovable
I laughed so hard at that podcast hand gesture part 😂😂😂
Right?! Best part of the whole interview. She laughed for so long!!
Meryl was my favorite of the three chosen for the Questionert. So adorable!
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.
She guessed Stephen's number and did the Chris Evans laugh , all in the same sitting..
What a queen!
😂❤️
"once again w the gesture please" 😂😂
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.
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.
She and Hanks both were so good at the five words question
Meryl smiled with the most delicate smile 😊
So much funnier than any of the other interviews. She always adds something funny to the answer. So natural.
Such a lovely human…
Meryl is a sweet♥️
"Hejira" By Joni Mitchell. Now I know Meryl Streep is the boss!!!
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!
Thats such a good song though, my god 😍😍😍
@@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...'
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.
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!
meryl streep just seems like the most fun and smart person.
"What's the scariest animal?"
Whatever animal she did an impression of the moment he finished the question!
😂
From her reaction, I thought she was going to say Harvey Weinstein.
the queen Meryl looks amazing
Hanks, Streep, Clooney, wonderful! Just great people and a great interviewer! Loved it! Wow!
I wish he’d do John Oliver and/Jon Stewart.
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.
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.
"I'm in that book!" LOL Nixon with children. Hmmm....
She’s kidding.
@@EvaSofie
I don’t think she is, actually.
@@maryrosekent8223 She is, she jokes like that a lot.
@@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.
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.
Such a clever segment ,watched the 3 actors in one go and they’re good questions :)
i am so glad he caught that gesture she made at 4:48 😂
"What podcast are you listening to and send me some links!"
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!
Meryl Streep is looking forward to haunting people, and I hope she haunts me.
😂😂🤣😂😂 Well said.
I hope she haunts Kelly Clarkson.
Me too 😮😂
That's a GREAT Joni Mitchell song. Great choice Meryl.
It surprised me too!
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
I concur. She has amazing bone structure!
"One more time with the gesture please.. I think we have to blur that" 😂😂
what a great clip, love streep . a mensch and lovely to boot
The correct answer is "Did you ever see the rain" by CCR, just saying.
CCR correct answer: Born on the Bayou
*Have you ever
Her pause, then "egg sack" slayed me. 😂
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.
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.
She's got a doggie! I love that! And she let's him on the furniture!
“Very very very very long.” What a great answer!
Seeing these two brilliant entertainers and great people in the same frame makes my day!
Keep 'em coming Stephen...love every minute of you!
The only part of these segments (watched out of order) that I didn't like, was when it ended. 😪 Do more of this... PLEASE!!!
’ 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 🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧😭😭
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.
Man, I was transported to the movie Adaptation whenever she laughed, even when she's silent, Meryl is unmistakenly Meryl. Cool.
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
*finally* someone has the *correct* answer to scariest critter (I wouldnt be so narrow - all these 8 legged freaks!!!!) (Dont even like thinking about the word 《shudder》
Living legend, she is very, very, very, very special.
I am feeling every single vibe she is emitting
if America's only contribution to Culture was this woman, it would suffice to ingratiate America for a very, very, very, very long time ;-)
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!
I second that as I'm an Australian too.
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. 😂
Chilean recluse spider (mostly known in Spanish as the corner spider) also can kill you. In Chile we also have the (south) black widow.
@@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)
What Happens When You Die? "Please see Defending Your Life, I have already covered this in question in great detail, Stephen"
Poor Albert Brooks...
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 :-)
71 years, wow looking amazing
Five words to describe the rest of your life? "Very, very, very, very long!"; brilliant yet hilarious answer 😂😂
OMG! Meryl Streep looks like 35-40 max years old. Unbelievable👏👏👏
Adrenachrome is amazing for the skin.
I got chills because she chose the same song I would have! Hejira by Joni Mitchell. Yet another reason why Meryl Streep is awesome.
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.
Of course that’s how Meryl gets an autograph. Fantastic story.
haha she’s awkward but woke at the same time i love her
And her voice is amazing
People who think they are woke, aren't.
She's seems like she's trying, and that's the important part.
@@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!
Quirky and beautiful
I was thinking Number 3 too!!! LOL
She's such a treasure!
1:43 I love Stephen's reaction.
At 71 Meryl Streep is still fine! damn! she can still get it!
Humans are the scariest animal.
That was my answer.
correct.
hejira, joni mitchelll.... yup, it's an amazing recording....
I am SO excited for this new "Colbert Questionert" segment!!!
Obsessed with these interviews!
They’re sooo good!
Meryl, I'm with you - Joni Mitchell's Hejira!
"Save Me" , off of the album Ingenue by KD Lang. If it had to go on forever, it'd have to be "save me".
Colbert channeling the best of James Lipton in these bits is the greatest thing. I hope he does more.
3:56 Favorite Action Movie:
Meryl:???? I don’t know
Stephen: The river wild!
Meryl:😂
"One more time with the gesture please "😂😂 I can't 😌🤣🤣🤣🤣
Stephen's expression at 4.50. Priceless 😂😂
So many wonderful comments and such a fantastic interview. Thank you.
Dying to see a Colbert Questionert with Diane Keaton!
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I love this woman. Pastrami is absolutely the correct sandwich answer.
Meryl Streep is the greatest actor of all. Yes, certainly among men/male actors, as much as it hurts their egos to know this
Makes sense she's amazing
"One more time with the gesture..."
Love Meryl...always....
Best answers of them all! Meryl rocks!
I actually really like this new segment! This is lovely. Thank you The late show team for great clips
I would have loved it if Stephen had opened the envelope and read "Sally Field."
i refuse to believe that she wont live forever
Please do this for every guest from now on. It says a lot about the person and its very enjoyable.
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
My name is Kate too. Even tho I guessed 11.
Meeting Meryl, my 2nd favorite actress of all time is on my bucket list! 🤓
Who’s the first?
I love these interviews. More please.
Very nice. Thank you for letting us enjoy this time with you both
This was the best Questionart, I was laughing so hard!
"The river wild" LOL
I so admire her.
Hejira! I just learned to play one of the songs on the album this evening. How odd.
I love Meryl.She's pretty grounded.
These questionnaire episodes are TOO ADDICTING!!!