Who is Stephen Colbert’s wife? Anderson Cooper praises late show host’s wonderful spouse Evelyn McGee Colbert in touching tribute

Behind the curtain of Stephen Colbert’s sharp wit and nightly monologues stood someone who helped keep it all grounded. It was none other than his better half, Evelyn McGee-Colbert. Their partnership went beyond marriage, extending into the professional realm as well.

People reported that Evelyn had a background in acting and served in an executive role at Spartina Productions, the company Colbert launched. She also worked as a producer on a number of projects, bringing her own creative input into the fold.

When Stephen Colbert took home the Emmy in 2021 for Stephen Colbert's Election Night 2020, it was a moment of celebration. Stephen shared with the world that Evelyn's efforts during the pandemic hadn't gone unnoticed and he was deeply appreciative of his wife.

"I'm going to call my wife to celebrate as soon as I get through all this because she was a huge part of this past year and this night, too," Colbert said in his speech.

"You know, she's an absolute rock and I couldn't do this without her and I'm so glad — the only good thing that came out of COVID is that she got to be part of the show," he added.

Anderson Cooper praises Stephen Colbert after Late Show cancellation news

Stephen Colbert stood before his studio audience Thursday night with a piece of news that many weren’t prepared to hear. The Late Show, a staple of CBS’s late-night lineup, would come to a close after the 2025–26 season. Colbert admitted he had only learned about the network’s decision the night before.

"The network will be ending The Late Show in May," he shared in a video posted to his official Instagram accounts.

As boos echoed through the audience, Colbert didn’t try to sugarcoat his own feelings.

"Yeah, I share your feelings. It's not just the end of our show but it's the end of The Late Show on CBS. I am not being replaced. This is all just going away."

Despite the weight of the moment, Colbert took time to acknowledge the people who had helped carry the show, his viewers, and the dedicated team behind the scenes.

“Let me tell you, it is a fantastic job. I wish someone else was getting it. And it is a job I am looking forward to doing with this usual gang of idiots for another 10 months,” he shared.

In the wake of the announcement, Anderson Cooper reflected publicly on the show's impact. Speaking with visible emotion, he called the news both “shocking” and truly saddening.

"Stephen Colbert is smart and he is funny, and he has actual conversations with people on his program," Cooper said.

He also offered a personal note about Colbert's character. According to Anderson, Stephen Colbert's character extended beyond the cameras. Cooper also took a moment to recognize Colbert’s wife, Evelyn McGee-Colbert, saying:

"He is at heart a incredibly decent human being, with an amazing wife and family."

Stephen Colbert’s Late Show cancellation prompts political backlash

The announcement that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert would come to an end in May 2026 set off more than just fanfare and nostalgia. It also sparked political scrutiny.

According to The Guardian, Democratic Senator Adam Schiff, who had appeared on the show shortly before the cancellation was made public, questioned the timing and suggested there may be more at play.

“If Paramount and CBS ended the Late Show for political reasons, the public deserves to know. And deserves better,” Schiff wrote.

Senator Elizabeth Warren, who had been calling for a formal investigation into Paramount’s corporate ties to Donald Trump, added her own sharp criticism:

“CBS canceled Colbert’s show just THREE DAYS after Colbert called out CBS parent company Paramount … America deserves to know if his show was canceled for political reasons.”

CBS executives responded with a unified message. George Cheeks, Amy Reisenbach, and David Stapf said in a joint statement that Colbert’s departure marked the end of the franchise.

“We consider Stephen Colbert irreplaceable and will retire The Late Show franchise at that time.”

They also attempted to quiet any speculation, insisting the decision had no connection to political pressure or show content.

“It is not related in any way to the show’s performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount,” they said, calling it “purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night.”

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