The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Natalie Portman's Colbert Questionert
Jan 12, 2026
Natalie Portman dives into a whirlwind of topics, revealing her favorite action film, Die Hard, and its holiday spirit. She shares an unforgettable rattlesnake encounter while hiking and her preference for a window seat when traveling. Portman muses on life after death, suggesting our souls linger on in loved ones. A touch of nostalgia surfaces as she recalls her childhood tap dancing. And, of course, her three dogs get some love, especially when she humorously notes how dogs 'woof' in French. This conversation sparkles with candid moments and lighthearted musings.
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Rapid-Fire Personal Reveal
- Natalie Portman accepts Stephen Colbert's Colbert Questionnaire and answers rapid-fire personal questions.
- She shares favorites and short stories, revealing tastes and a rattlesnake hiking scare.
Childhood Tastes And Fears
- Natalie names peanut butter and jelly as the best sandwich and Debbie Gibson as her first concert.
- She also identifies rattlesnakes as her scariest animal from an L.A. hiking encounter.
Death As Memory Continuation
- Natalie Portman describes death as physical disintegration followed by presence in loved ones' memories.
- She frames the soul's continuation as living on through the people who love us.