Stephen Colbert Got Sick and Had a Chat with Jada Pinkett Smith

Imagine watching your favorite TV show and the host suddenly pops up on your screen from home. That’s what happened to Stephen Colbert, the guy who hosts The Late Show. He used to do this during the COVID-19 pandemic and it happened again because he caught the virus. He said he felt okay just a bit lonely and had a sore throat but he kept his sense of humor.

Stephen’s Funny Story

Stephen also told us about his weekend. He went to a Taylor Swift concert movie had a blast and even got the virus there. He joked that he got “COVID Taylor’s version.” Some people were okay with him being at home again but he was clearly upset because he missed meeting his guests in person.

Stephen’s Missed Meeting with Jada Pinkett Smith

One of his guests that night was Jada Pinkett Smith. She came to talk about her new book called “Worthy.” It’s been in the news because she said something surprising in another interview. She told everyone that she and her husband Will Smith have been separated since 2016.

Stephen’s Question

So Stephen asked Jada Pinkett Smith if Will was still her husband. She explained that even though they are separated, he’s still her “man.” She said she came into their marriage with big dreams about what a husband and marriage should be. But over time, she realized things aren’t always as we imagine. They’re like “life partners” and she sees Will in a new way now.

Even though Stephen had to work from home again, he kept making people laugh and think. His talk with Jada Pinkett Smith was interesting and she was honest about her relationship with Will Smith.

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