Interview Analysis: Stephen Colbert + Jennifer Lawrence

Stephen Colbert, a comedian and talk show host on The Late Show, interviews Jennifer Lawrence as they take shots shoe less.






  1. “What did you make of the experience? Not as easy as it looks- is it?"
  2. “There’s a clock behind her?   Clarification
  3. “Like, right over here?”   Clarification
  4. “Would you like a drink?”
  5. “So you are taking the year off? Why? What?”  
  6. “What do you mean taking a year off acting?”   Elaboration
  7. “Wait what? You are going to be developing things and talking to kids about corruption?”  Elaboration
  8. “What does that mean?”   Elaboration
  9. “The kids?”  Clarification
  10. “So, speaking about politics and speaking about corruption, you recently were ill-used in the defense of Harvey Weinstein,” Colbert said, changing the subject.
  11. “This is good though, isn’t it?”  Asks about the rum
  12. “You have a different persona when you are on vacation?”
  13. “What’s going on here?”
  14. “What do you mean apparently? What are you talking about?”   Elaboration
  15. “What is your wedding guest vibe? What are you like at the wedding?”
  16. “Why would that be?”  Elaboration
  17. “You and who?”   Clarification
  18. “Wait, what do you mean?”   Clarification
  19. “He wasn’t flirting back?”    Elaboration
  20. “What is wrong with that man?”
  21. “But does Larry know this crush?”
  22. “You like a challenge?”
  • Stephen makes a lot of “moves” in this interview with Jennifer Lawrence
  • He introduces Jennifer mentioning the popular films she has participated in
  • Stephen plays a clip from her newest movie- Red Sparrow- to grab audience’s attention
    • ↑ I like this move because it immediately draws people in
  • “Please Welcome Jennifer Lawrence” as he walks over and greets her with a hug
  • Stephen starts with light conversation right off the bat
    • Starts talking about Jennifer interviewing Kim Kardashian when she took over for Jimmy Kimmel one night
  • He shows picture of Kim Kardashian and her
    • I like this move because it creates a visual for people who did not watch the interview. In addition, starting off like this causes the interviewee to be relaxed and conversational. It allows her to be herself.
·         The very first question, “What did you make of the experience? Not as easy as it looks- is it?” leads to Jennifer talking about how she felt about the interview experience. Her response shows her humor and is one of the reasons why people love her.
  • Stephen jokes/ teases her when Jennifer comments sarcastically
  • He leans in engaged, uses hand gestures, and has a lot of facial expressions towards her sarcastic and humorous comments
  • The tone of the interview is very casual and informal
  • The purpose is to create a relaxed atmosphere so conversation flows naturally
  • Stephen draws out her everyday life because the audience wants to get to know more of who she is
  • He follows along with her chill vibes and the moves she makes
    • Jennifer almost immediately puts her heels on the chair so she could chill out
    • She takes her shoes off and he immediately follows
  • Colbert’s interview style is energetic and free
  • He tweaks his moves to compliment/ connect with his interviewee
  • Goes along with her humor throughout the interview
  • Within moments of sitting down on the couch, Colbert pulls out a hidden bottle of Cuban Rum as he initiates the shots
    • In my opinion, this is the best move Stephen makes because it carries throughout the interview.
  • Both let loose as they trade shots while sharing anecdotes
  • When Jennifer wanders off, he tries to reel her back in to focus in a natural conversational manner
  • He waits for her to finish the shot and holds his glass waiting for her
  • After the first shot, he asks her, “So, you are taking the year off?”
    • ↑This question needed to be asked as there were rumors spreading.
    • It yields an interesting answer; she reveals her humanitarian work of informing students about the pitfalls of big business influencing politics.
    • As she starts to answer, Stephen pours the second shot of rum.
  • Stephen shakes her hand to congratulate her and lifts glass to hers in a cheerful manner
  • Colbert commiserates with her as she talks about Harvey Weinstein
    • ↑ The question he asks about Jennifer being “ill-used” yields a vague answer. I feel like the audience did not get more information on the matter.
  • Colbert initiates third shot of rum
  • He tries to draw out her party side
    • Asks if the rum is good which leads to her talking about vacation “Gale”
  • Pulls out picture of Jennifer and her pal Amy Schumer at her wedding
    • I like this move because it is another visual
    • “What is your wedding guest vibe like?” This is an interesting response. It leads to Jennifer spilling part of an entertaining story. Colbert makes a move of lifting his glass to hers which encourages her to share some of the story.
  • Questions such as “What is wrong with that man” leads to vague answers because it is not necessarily expecting a response
  • Colbert asks follow up questions for elaboration or clarification
  • Ends it by saying they need to take a break
  • Him and Jennifer make a last joke before commercial
Some more observations:
*Jennifer has shorter responses to his initial questions. She shares things that do not go with Colbert’s questions. He often had to ask follow up questions, elaborations, and clarifications.

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