Julia Louis-Dreyfus Roasts Stephen Colbert as Selina Meyer From ‘Veep’

Julia Louis-Dreyfus made a memorable appearance on Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show” for one final interview before the show’s end on May 21st. While promoting her new movie, “The Sheep Detectives,” Louis-Dreyfus surprised Colbert by resurrecting her iconic “Veep” character, Selina Meyer, to playfully roast him. Known for her award-winning portrayal of Selina on the HBO series, Louis-Dreyfus brought back the sharp wit and biting humor of the character.

Expressing her admiration for Colbert, Louis-Dreyfus stated, “You know how much I love you,” before launching into a series of “Veep”-style insults and jokes. In true Selina Meyer fashion, she poked fun at Colbert’s Irish heritage and took jabs at his pronunciation of his name, comparing it to putting lipstick on a pig. She didn’t shy away from political humor either, teasing Colbert about his relevance compared to the Bill of Rights and drawing parallels between him and Stormy Daniels.

The studio audience erupted in laughter as Louis-Dreyfus-as-Selina continued to mock Colbert’s aging appearance, comparing his jowls to a canceled late-night show. Colbert couldn’t contain his laughter as Selina humorously suggested that his farewell should be more of a hospice situation and reassured him that the only reason Jimmy Kimmel is more popular is that everyone rallied around him.

Offering some tongue-in-cheek advice, Louis-Dreyfus-as-Selina told Colbert to hang on until the corporate executive who fires him gets fired, joking that he will eventually run out of new cities for “NCIS.” The playful banter between Louis-Dreyfus and Colbert showcased their comedic chemistry and left the audience in stitches.

To catch the full interview and witness Louis-Dreyfus’ hilarious tribute to Colbert as Selina Meyer, watch the video below. Colbert’s final episodes are sure to be filled with laughter and memorable moments, thanks in part to the comedic genius of guests like Julia Louis-Dreyfus.