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Drew Barrymore Recreates 1995 Desk Dance on Colbert With 'We Love Stephen' Message

She framed the nostalgic bit as a show of support for Colbert after CBS canceled his late-night program in July.

Left: Drew Barrymore turns to the audience after flashing host David Letterman during the April 12, 1995 taping of the "Late Show with David Letterman" in New York City. Right: "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and guest Drew Barrymore during Thursday’s September 4, 2025 show.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and guest Drew Barrymore during Thursday’s September 4, 2025 show.
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Overview

  • On Sept. 4, Barrymore climbed onto The Late Show desk, removed her blazer, and revealed a bedazzled shirt reading “WE [HEART] STEPHEN.”
  • The routine echoed her 1995 dance on David Letterman’s desk but, as she said, “It’s different now,” with no flashing and a playful crawl that ended in a hug.
  • Colbert joked he was “mildly insulted” she’d never done it on his desk before, then called her “the best” after helping her down.
  • Barrymore used the appearance to promote The Drew Barrymore Show’s sixth-season return on Sept. 8, naming Jennifer Aniston, Issa Rae, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas as first-week guests.
  • Her gesture added to a wave of celebrity backing for Colbert since CBS ended The Late Show after 10 seasons.