The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Jake Gyllenhaal | Show Stopper
Mar 25, 2025
Jake Gyllenhaal, an Oscar and Tony-nominated actor known for his roles in Brokeback Mountain and Spider-Man, shares behind-the-scenes insights from his Broadway debut in Othello. He humorously reflects on the emotional weight of portraying Iago, emphasizing the character's complexities of love and jealousy. The discussion also covers the thrill of live performance and the insights gained from working alongside esteemed actors. Gyllenhaal's anecdotes highlight the enduring relevance of Shakespeare while revealing the pressures of performing for a prestigious audience, including President Biden.
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Trump's Cats Obsession
- Stephen Colbert jokes about Trump's leaked audio about Cats and his chairmanship of the Kennedy Center.
- Colbert offers to trade places with Trump: Colbert as president and Trump as host of the Kennedy Center Honors.
Trump's Portrait Criticism
- Trump criticized a portrait of himself in the Colorado State Capitol, calling it "distorted."
- Ironically, Colorado Republicans raised money for the portrait, highlighting Trump's disconnect.
Trump vs. Canada
- Trump, angered by Canada not wanting to be the 51st state, blocked Canadians from the Haskell Free Library.
- The library straddles the US-Canada border, and Trump cited drug trafficking as the reason, disrupting a 120-year tradition.