Stephen Colbert Opens Up About Celebrity Crushes During Late Show Taping

Stephen Colbert didn't hold back when discussing some of his most memorable Late Show encounters.

While appearing on the latest episode of "Strike Force Five"—a podcast featuring five late-night hosts—Colbert fielded a question from Jimmy Kimmel about whether any of his celebrity guests had proven particularly distracting.

"Has there been a guest who was so attractive that you found it distracting?" Kimmel asked.

Colbert's answer was immediate and candid. "I'll tell you who I did not expect to be wildly attracted to. Like, I didn't know what to do with myself. I did not know what to do with my eyeballs when Michelle Williams was on for the first time," he explained.

He went on to describe the moment in vivid detail. "She sat down across from me and I went, 'F–k, what is wrong with my head? I'd better not look directly at her for this entire interview,'" he recalled.

Beyond Williams, Colbert named several other guests who left an impression. He spoke about his long-standing admiration for Rachel Weisz, sharing that her appearances prompted an unusual coping mechanism. "I used to have a Rachel Weisz problem," he said. "When Rachel Weisz would be on, I would leave the building for fear I would say something stupid."

Actor Andrew Garfield also made the list. "Andrew Garfield, he is so attractive," Colbert stated simply.

Rebecca Ferguson rounded out the group of guests Colbert referenced during the candid conversation.