Colbert Shares Diane Keaton's Hilarious 2012 Interview After Actress's Unexpected Passing

On October 14, 2025, CBS host Stephen Colbert took a moment to memorialize the late Diane Keaton, one of America's most talented and original actresses, who had passed away unexpectedly over the previous weekend at the age of 79.

Colbert revealed that he was a lifelong fan of Keaton, recalling how his mother had made him walk out of the film "Annie Hall" when he was just 11 years old. In 2012, Colbert had the opportunity to interview Keaton about her memoir on "The Colbert Report," but the actress largely avoided discussing the book, instead engaging in a delightfully chaotic and humorous exchange with the host.

Colbert described the 2012 interview as "one of my favorite interviews I have ever had the privilege of doing." However, due to the corporation taking down all of his old show's content, the interview had been taken offline. In honor of Keaton's passing, Colbert decided to share the full interview with his audience.

Throughout the resurfaced exchange, Keaton was her typical hilarious self, asking Colbert if he was running for president and bluntly telling him she wouldn't be voting for him. She also joked that the hug he gave her backstage was "too tight" and that she'd be bringing him up on charges. Despite Colbert's attempts to get her to discuss her memoir, Keaton largely steered the conversation away, preferring to simply tease and rib the host as much as possible.