The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Emma Thompson's Colbert Questionert
Feb 28, 2026
Emma Thompson, award-winning British actress and screenwriter, takes on Stephen Colbert's rapid-fire questionnaire. She reveals favorite smells, concert memories, and a childhood doodling tale. Topics include thoughts on death, travel preferences, pets and grief, a lifelong Bowie pick, and a playful five-word life summary.
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Keep Grilled Cheese Simple With Cheddar
- Keep simple pleasures simple when choosing comfort food like a grilled cheese.
- Emma Thompson insists on just cheddar and toasting it, rejecting extras to preserve the pure taste.
Teenage Autograph From David Essex
- Emma asked David Essex for an autograph at 14 and he signed her hand after a Roundhouse show.
- She kept the autograph on her skin for a long time and vividly recalls the moment and performer.
Why Raiders Stands Out As An Action Favorite
- Emma values adventure movies that balance wit with action, naming Raiders of the Lost Ark.
- She cites Harrison Ford's humor as a key reason the film succeeds beyond pure thrills.