After ‘Late Show’ News, Stephen Colbert Leans on the Real Love That’s Carried Him for 30 Years—His Wife Evie
'The Late Show' may be over, but the television host's marriage since 1993 is going strong
With the recent news regarding The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’s cancellation, comedian and TV host Stephen Colbert has gotten an outpouring of love from both famous friends and loyal supporters of the long-running television show—but it’s the love he’s got at home that’s perhaps the most meaningful in the wake of the disappointing news. Colbert has been married to his wife, Evelyn “Evie” McGee Colbert, since the early 90s, and their marriage has stood the test of time as they navigated parenthood, career changes and all that life has thrown their way. Here, read all about Stephen Colbert’s marriage, wife and family life.
How did Stephen Colbert meet his wife, Evelyn McGee?
For this beloved host, when he first crossed paths with his wife, it was love at first sight. Stephen spotted Evelyn in the lobby of a theater where they were both seeing a musical, and spotting her again at the afterparty, he knew he couldn’t let her slip away without introducing himself. “He walked in with his mother on his arm. I was thinking, ‘That man loves his mother,’” Evelyn remembered in an interview with Montclair Local. Coincidentally, Stephen had returned to his hometown, as he was deciding whether he wanted to continue to progress the relationship he was in with his current girlfriend at the time. As fate would have it, he ended it with the woman he was seeing and soon enough, he and Evelyn would tie the knot.
When asked how she knew he was the one on Oprah’s Next Chapter, Evie complimented her husband, saying, “How kind and generous he is, how smart he is.” She continued, “He’s so silly. You have to love the silly.”
Who are Stephen and Evelyn Colbert’s kids?
Evie and her husband are Mom and Dad to Peter, John and Madeline, and the Late Show host has gotten candid about parenthood over the years, especially the difference between raising sons and daughters. “She came out almost like, complete,” Colbert said of his eldest girl in a conversation with Seth Meyers on The Late Show. “Like, she came out with a library card. She was organized. Evie and I are both youngest, and she’s an eldest, and therefore, we just do whatever she says. We have no chance against her. The nice thing about the girl being first, in my opinion, is, because they’re more organized, they know what they’re doing, they’ve just got their ducks in a row the way the boys almost never do. If we just want something to happen with the family, all we have to do is convince her.”
Stephen and Evie have worked together many times
Though Stephen Colbert enjoys spending time with his wife when he isn’t working, the two have actually teamed up plenty of times. During the pandemic, he credited Evie with being a major driving force in bringing his show to life amidst the restrictions. Additionally, the duo even penned a cookbook together called Does This Taste Funny?: Recipes Our Family Loves. Evie has even made several appearances as a guest on Stephen’s show! Whether in front of the camera or behind, it’s safe to say this duo has each other’s backs.
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