Stephen Colbert Shines at THR's Most Powerful People in New York Media Party
"He’s the smartest and funniest person in the room," Gayle King said of Colbert.
Stephen Colbert, host of CBS' Late Show, was the central figure at The Hollywood Reporter's Most Powerful People in New York Media party. The event, held at Daniel Boulud's Daniel restaurant in Manhattan and presented by History Channel, took place two weeks before Colbert's final episode.
Key Attendees and Interactions
Colbert arrived with Gayle King, and the pair posed for photos together. He later engaged in conversation with Rita Wilson, Andy Cohen, THR editor-in-chief Maer Roshan, and Daniel Boulud.
- Gayle King praised Colbert's wit and intelligence.
- Rita Wilson expressed admiration for his humor and integrity, noting she has not appeared on his show due to scheduling conflicts.
- Carson Daly mentioned working on a future version of "TRL."
- Dan Abrams and Van Jones spoke with MS NOW president Rebecca Kutler.
- Hot Ones' Sean Evans congratulated Pablo S. Torre on his Pulitzer Prize win.
"He’s the smartest and funniest person in the room," Gayle King said of Colbert.
Other Notable Guests
- Tony Dokoupil and Katy Tur arrived later; Tur was seen with Billy Eichner and Ari Melber.
- Chloe Malle (Vogue), Candace Bushnell, Frances Berwick (Bravo), Mark Guiducci, Shawn McCreesh, Ben Smith, Jessica Tarlov, Eva Chen, and Abby Phillip were also in attendance.
Event Details
The evening featured passed canapes, desserts, and a cheese and fondue station. DJ Harley Viera-Newton provided music, with Boulud joining her briefly. Photos from THR's New York issue were displayed on video screens.