Stephen greeted journalist Alex Wagner and comedian Roy Wood Jr. with warmth.

Stephen greeted journalists Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil, along with actress Betty Gilpin.

Stephen greeted actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, and also hosted a musical performance by James Taylor.

Stephen invited Robert De Niro and Ethan Hawke to participate in "The Colbert Questionert," and also welcomed a musical performance by St. Vincent.

Stephen greeted actor Steve Carell and a musical set by the band Phoenix.

Stephen greeted actress Queen Latifah and legal correspondent Nina Totenberg.

Stephen hosted actress Ana de Armas, director Ken Burns, and a musical set by Sudan Archives.

Stephen extended a welcome to actor Billy Eichner and USAID Administrator Samantha Power.

Stephen extended a welcome to actress Olivia Wilde and Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba.

Stephen greeted astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and writer Phil Rosenthal.

Stephen extended a warm welcome to actress Sigourney Weaver and actor Zeeko Zaki.

Stephen greeted actor Samuel L. Jackson and journalist Clarissa Ward.

Stephen greeted journalist Anderson Cooper and actress Sosie Bacon.

Stephen greeted actor George Clooney and a musical set by Alex G with warmth.

Stephen offered a welcome to Madam Speaker Nancy Pelosi, writer Armando Iannucci, and a musical performance by Dermot Kennedy.

Stephen offered a welcome to journalist Maggie Haberman.

Stephen greeted immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci and political advisor Cody Keenan.

Stephen greeted actress Cate Blanchett, actor Domhnall Gleeson, and the program "First Drafts With Evie Colbert."

Stephen greeted actor Colin Farrell, director Brendan Gleeson, and comedian Paul Mecurio.

Stephen offered a warm welcome to actors John Lithgow and Wendell Pierce.

Stephen greeted anchor George Stephanopoulos and actress Marcia Gay Harden.

Stephen hosted actor Jeremy Strong and singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, who also delivered a musical performance.

Stephen extended a welcome to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and author Ina Garten.

Stephen extended a welcome to actor Eddie Redmayne and novelist George R.R. Martin.

Stephen offered a warm welcome to actress Aubrey Plaza and journalist Nikole Hannah Jones.

Stephen hosted actress Kerry Washington and a musical set by Joe Walsh.

Stephen greeted actresses Jennifer Hudson and Zosia Mamet.

Stephen offered a warm welcome to actor Matthew Perry.

Stephen offered a welcome to Senator Elizabeth Warren and Secretary Ernest Moniz.

Steven introduces singer-songwriter Bono, who then delivers a musical performance.

Stephen greeted television personality Jon Oliver, followed by a musical number performed by the cast of *The Lion King*.

Stephen greeted journalist John Dickerson and comedian Mike Birbiglia.

Stephen extended a welcome to actress Rose McIver.

Stephen extended a welcome to actress Emily Blunt and author George Saunders.

Stephen greeted former First Lady Michelle Obama and a performance by Stromae with warmth.

Stephen greeted television personality Jon Stewart, followed by a musical set from LCD Soundsystem.

Stephen greeted actor Michael Shannon and comedian Tig Notaro.

Stephen greeted actress Michelle Williams and the recipients of the "Pickled" awards.

Stephen hosted actor Daniel Craig and a stand-up performance by Josh Johnson.

Stephen hosted actor Paul Dano and a musical set by Holly Humberstone.

Stephen extended a welcome to actor Jake Gyllenhaal and actress Elizabeth Debicki.

Stephen greeted television journalists Don Lemon and actress Gabrielle Union.

Stephen extended a welcome to actress Sally Field and Nobel laureate journalist Maria Ressa.

Stephen greeted Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and comedian Rob Delaney.

Stephen extended a warm welcome to actor and director John Krasinski, as well as to actress and director Sarah Polley.

Stephen extended a warm welcome to actor John David Washington, tennis champion Naomi Osaka, and a musical set by Spoon.

Stephen hosted Chief Master Sergeant Roger A. Towberman of the Space Force, and the evening included a karaoke session featuring music by Sturgill Simpson.

Stephen greeted singer-songwriter Mariah Carey and actor Kumail Nanjiani.

Stephen eagerly anticipates an interview with Alicia Keys, alongside a musical performance, and also welcomes the wit of Eddie Izzard.

Stephen greeted rapper Common and actress Lily Collins.

Stephen extended a welcome to television personality RuPaul, followed by a musical set from Ed Sheeran.

Stephen hosted Jeff Goldblum, while Emily Blunt appeared on "The Colbert Questionert." Also featured was a segment on cooking with José Andrés and his daughters, Carlota, Inés, and Lucía.

Stephen greeted television personality Andy Cohen, journalist Anderson Cooper, and a musical set by Louis Cato.

Michelle Obama, Quinta Brunson, and Tom Papa.

Shania Twain and Ayo Edebiri.

Chris Wallace and Jessie Buckley.

Tom Hanks, Renée Zellweger, and Billy Crystal.

Prince Harry and Ingrid Andress.

Janelle Monáe and Jamie Oliver.

Danai Gurira, Jeremy Pope, and Ingrid Andress.

Hugh Jackman and Mimi Webb.

Jesse Eisenberg and Atsuko Okatsuka.

Trevor Noah addressed his departure from *The Daily Show* and his involvement with *Black Panther: Wakanda Forever*. Meanwhile, actress Stephanie Hsu reflected on the 2022 comedy-drama *Everything Everywhere All at Once*.

Representative Adam Kinzinger, *Meet Me @ The Altar*.

Nathan Lane and Sam Jay.

Jason Segel and Chuck D.

Brett Goldstein and Amanda Warren.

Audie Cornish, Tom Hanks, and Elle King.

Rachel Brosnahan and Murray Bartlett.

Jessica Chastain and Jay Shetty.

Harrison Ford and Vic Mensa.

Connie Britton and Daniel Ricciardo.

John Oliver and Ron Klain.

Patrick Stewart, Ke Huy Quan, and Boyz II Men.

The evening's entertainment featured Jim Gaffigan, Jesse Williams, and RAYE, accompanied by 070 Shake.

Reverend Al Sharpton and Jessica Williams.