Stephen Colbert Shaves Off Beard After Emmy Win
The Late Show host joked about his 'beard-bot' before shaving it off on Jimmy Kimmel Live, after winning seven awards at the 2026 Emmys, including Outstanding Variety Series
Stephen Colbert made a memorable appearance at the 2026 Emmys, sporting a full goatee of gray hair that he jokingly referred to as a 'beard-bot'. The former Late Show host was over the moon after winning the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Series, months after his show ended on CBS.
The Late Show won a total of seven awards at the 2026 Emmys, including awards for writing, directing, technical direction, lighting, and editing. Colbert was grateful for the recognition, thanking the over 200 people who worked on the show during its 11-year run. He also acknowledged the importance of late-night talk shows as an incubator for young professionals to develop their skills.
However, not everyone was a fan of Colbert's new beard - his wife Evie reportedly hated it, and the 'kiss count' had gone down significantly. Colbert joked about this on Jimmy Kimmel Live, saying that he had told his wife that if he won an Emmy, she would have to kiss him on camera, and that he would shave off the beard if he won. Kimmel took him up on the offer, and Colbert reluctantly agreed to shave off the beard on the show.
Colbert is currently working on an upcoming Lord of the Rings film in New Zealand, collaborating with his son Peter McGee and Philippa Boyens. He spoke about the experience on Jimmy Kimmel Live, saying that his son understands screenwriting better than he does, and that he is just along for the ride because of his obsessive love for the Lord of the Rings series.
## What's next for Stephen Colbert After shaving off his beard, Colbert is likely to focus on his upcoming projects, including the Lord of the Rings film. With his impressive suit collection, gifted to him after the Late Show ended, and his experience working on a high-profile film, Colbert is set to take on new challenges in the entertainment industry.
The Emmys win and the shaving of his beard mark the end of an era for Colbert, who hosted The Late Show on CBS for 11 years. The show ended in May after 33 years on TV, and Colbert is now looking to the future, with a range of exciting projects in the pipeline.
