Helen Mirren Reads Poetry To An Emotional Stephen Colbert

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6 жыл бұрын

The legendary dramatic actress indulges our host with a reading of lines from the poem 'Ulysses' by Alfred Lord Tennyson.
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@Soundole 6 жыл бұрын

Stuff like this is why Stephen is no ordinary tonight-show host.

@minimumeffort4948 6 жыл бұрын

Soundole VGM Covers Kelsey Grammar also read this as Frasier in the series finale.

@CoachingHigher 6 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking- you don't get this elegance and depth with the Jimmies!

@lisadee4490 6 жыл бұрын

Soundole VGM Covers i wonder that too

@cosmicsoda2142 6 жыл бұрын

Soundole VGM Covers your mom gay

@howl2422 6 жыл бұрын

Cosmic Soda In the words of Helen Mirren "fuck off."

@NevTheDeranged 6 жыл бұрын

The strength of a man who is willing to cry at poetry on national television cannot be overstated.

@kourtourafi 4 жыл бұрын

Strongest are the men who are not afraid to cry...

@ZacharylovesU Жыл бұрын

Gay

@ivonnesomoza1 9 ай бұрын

You right ❤

@heyheytaytay 6 жыл бұрын

Here is the text: Old age hath yet his honour and his toil; Death closes all: but something ere the end, Some work of noble note, may yet be done, Not unbecoming men that strove with Gods. The lights begin to twinkle from the rocks: The long day wanes: the slow moon climbs: the deep Moans round with many voices. Come, my friends, 'T is not too late to seek a newer world. Push off, and sitting well in order smite The sounding furrows; for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars, until I die. It may be that the gulfs will wash us down: It may be we shall touch the Happy Isles, And see the great Achilles, whom we knew. Tho' much is taken, much abides; and tho' We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

@castor56100 6 жыл бұрын

Taylor Craig Newbold somebody pin this at the top!

@jtownshend 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@PhoenixProdLLC 6 жыл бұрын

Taylor Craig Newbold Well done! Thank you!

@SwissAdelina 6 жыл бұрын

@marsh131316 6 жыл бұрын

@Barebittelitt 6 жыл бұрын

I love how Colbert whisper an almost inaudible "Thank you" at 01:45

@Countfoscolikesmice 6 жыл бұрын

guest poetry readings should be a recurring segment

@federicasantos2784 6 жыл бұрын

Helen Mirren is such a queen!! I want every audiobook narrated by her

@janea5898 6 жыл бұрын

Federica Santos me too!!!

@rgwak 6 жыл бұрын

I'd gladly listen to her read the menu at Waffle House.

@mailamakua602 6 жыл бұрын

Federica Santos I was thought the same

@RyanM268 6 жыл бұрын

Federica Santos Actors usually have a beautiful voice & fantastic speaking skills especially British. Helen certainly has a captivating voice & accent.

@judioregan4210 6 жыл бұрын

tintinesk5 - um....eeewww.... Oh yeah, that's not creepy at all. :/

@seventimestable 6 жыл бұрын

Manly tears were shed by Colbert.

@socrappyicoulddie 6 жыл бұрын

First kiss of 2018, finally!

@liviia305 6 жыл бұрын

I read aloud this exact passage from Ulysses at my Dad's funeral: he was a WWll veteran.

@adrianb908 5 жыл бұрын

Good choice of poem. RIP

@paulzammataro7185 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻🦅🗽🇺🇸

@AKABoondock19 6 жыл бұрын

This woman is a fucking treasure

@seamusin1697 6 жыл бұрын

Class, grace, intelligence, and dignity personified.

@johnnypetersen94 6 жыл бұрын

Seamusin And Helen is pretty damn awesome too!

@piovillanueva3980 6 жыл бұрын

This was just beautiful.

@pihla01 6 жыл бұрын

So she didn't even know the text before she started reading and still knew how to deliver it so perfectly. That's a true actress.

@ABirdOnTheMoon 6 жыл бұрын

Poet. This has nothing to do with acting, but poetry! My grandma had such ability and I used to tell her, this talent and interest will die with you. Bless her soul, she was brilliant and I've always felt sorry to have no glimpse of that.

@LEOLEO-mg5cl 6 жыл бұрын

Ulysses is well known. Are you really sure she has never read it before. She probably read it years ago. But those lines never lose their meaning.

@alexziggyful 6 жыл бұрын

Especially since she went to a British school, where they actually TEACH real literature. I am sure she knew of the poem, but maybe never recited it out loud. That is very different than just reading it. Isn't she just marvelous.

@beth12svist 5 жыл бұрын

And maybe had't read it in years and now it holds new meanings. That's often what returning to good literature is like.

@janeca1189 3 жыл бұрын

Everybody knows that poem. Ofcource she did too. I think she would know some of the famous poem belonging amongst civilised people. Its art of its finest. She just red the one Part of this much longer masterpiese.

@criley386 6 жыл бұрын

Helen is always trying to kiss Stephen 😂❤️

@formernewyorker5393 6 жыл бұрын

Can you blame her 😘?

@MrRemyguy 6 жыл бұрын

yeah i felt that too

@omarssikins 6 жыл бұрын

Why wouldnt you want to kiss Stephen?

@zinaright 6 жыл бұрын

Naaay... she knows he'd like to kiss her. Heck am 22 yrs younger than stephen and I'd like to kiss her 😂

@nyxarama 6 жыл бұрын

i would too tbh

@keric3673 6 жыл бұрын

Helen Mirren needed to be my Literature professor

@cosmicsoda2142 6 жыл бұрын

Keri C ur dad gay

@tenthousandquills1774 6 жыл бұрын

Just saying she WAS your prof., I needed to be in your class.

@JamesCalbraith 6 жыл бұрын

And this is why he's the Emperor of Late Night. Anyone else would just make her do some silly sketch.

@cosmicsoda2142 6 жыл бұрын

James Calbraith urdadgay

@bethfiori4708 2 ай бұрын

And he tears up as she reads. What a lovely man.

@SAMZIRRA 6 жыл бұрын

"To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield"

@melissapaul3348 6 жыл бұрын

WOW. Yet another reason to adore Stephen. And Helen.

@tharengore7215 6 жыл бұрын

Helen is a treasure. Also loved how you could hear a pin drop on that stage as everyone was silent just listening to her read such a great piece of literature.

@briangriffin8005 6 жыл бұрын

Stephen is not the only one crying.

@rabbitfishtv 6 жыл бұрын

That little pause before “whom we knew.” I got the whole sense of a long life, and his memory of former glory. Like a faded, ancient actor remembering that one time she worked with Brando.

@paulzammataro7185 3 жыл бұрын

He was probably thinking about his father

@JustNatax3 6 жыл бұрын

Ohh... What a stunning lady... She's amazing.

@ranestorypictures1738 6 жыл бұрын

The power of words and the glory in the telling.

@BiahCrazy 6 жыл бұрын

Only on this show will you have a legendary actress reading real poetry

@Vejur9000 Жыл бұрын

Not a dry eye in the house, as this goddess of an actress, weaves her magic… on the fly. Great is Hellen Mirren.

@madnessbydesign1415 6 жыл бұрын

When you don't even have to hear the words themselves to know their meaning from the delivery of an angel...

@aydh83 6 жыл бұрын

Madness by Design An angel, indeed. The Queen of angels.

@ikbelleib8136 6 жыл бұрын

She is a beautiful human being

@SAMZIRRA 6 жыл бұрын

She is a treasure.

@sarahm.4926 6 жыл бұрын

He was straight mourning our country 😢

@garethchild 6 жыл бұрын

“that which we are, we are” Ms Mirren, Mr Colbert, you adorn creation.

@EchoBravo370 6 жыл бұрын

..your work, Stephen, of noble note, is being done......helping us seek a newer world.

@benm5221 6 жыл бұрын

Classy, intelligent, and respect for the intelligence and maturity of his audience, the range of guests that enlighten, share their gifts, and articulate riveting and entertaining fascinating knowledge. No other talk show compares to Stephen's. Life is a bit better because of show.

@rnm354 6 жыл бұрын

First of all-- it's Tennyson!!!--- But Helen Mirren reading ANYTHING is enough to make me choke up!!! Just seeing her makes me breathless!!

@BellaWorldAni 6 жыл бұрын

Lord, how I do love that woman.

@amandab3946 6 жыл бұрын

When I’m her age I hope I look half as beautiful as she does!! 😍

@patsylvest 6 жыл бұрын

Amanda B Be true to who you are... And you will be your own beautiful self.

@Mikathedog100 6 жыл бұрын

Amanda B, I actually don't think she looks good for her age in the traditional sense -she's only 10 years older than Ellen -...yet, I think she's gorgeous.

@baldybald100 6 жыл бұрын

Me too... and I’m a man

@bl6516 6 жыл бұрын

I just hope I’m half as cool.

@MTMF.london 6 жыл бұрын

@Hayley The Best. How is she supposed to look? Every person ages differently - it depends on so many factors like lifestyle, genetics, ethnicity, etc. She's in her 70s - she looks good period.

@blueeyedMSUgirl 6 жыл бұрын

I'm the same as Stephen....I'm crying as well. Helen Mirren has such an amazing voice, tone, and grace while reading poetry (and through life)!

@judioregan4210 6 жыл бұрын

Dame Helen Mirren - our British national treasure. Love this great lady.

@fong03 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. She is brilliant. I also recommend watching the clip from her BAFTA Fellowship award presented to her by Prince William. She concludes the speech by reciting Shakespeare. It’s moments like these that make me so appreciative of talented wordsmiths and talented actors. Bravo! And thank you too Mr. Colbert!

@pelagicboreas Жыл бұрын

No other poem has ever affected me quite like this one. Hearing the beautiful Helen Mirren read Tennyson's words is so powerful.

@ernestomarcos0103 6 жыл бұрын

Came here for the kiss, was not disappointed.

@thedashboard9562 6 жыл бұрын

She's aging like a fine wine -- gorgeous. Also I would buy any audio book she narrates.

@hai56709 6 жыл бұрын

In Portugal, we love this poem. And Her.

@janea5898 6 жыл бұрын

❤️ her voice. 🙏🏻

@BlakieTT 6 жыл бұрын

I really didn't understand the poem as it was being said, the first time I heard it here; but thanks to commenters, who've written out the poem so we could read the words and another who explained what the poem means (at least from their perspective), I feel like I understand it a lot better now. I believe that I'll be returning to this video, a few times ;) Her delivery is unquestionable.

@BlakieTT 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing. Persistence, pushing through the struggles of life, forging new pathways that one day we may achieve great things for ourselves and others. This poem is simply amazing and something that I needed, personally, in my life.

@sarfaraz.hosseini 6 жыл бұрын

Poetry is often like that, they reveal themselves slowly, by hearing them repeatedly, by discussing what've heard.

@azdgariarada 6 жыл бұрын

And then, some poems are self explanatory. Like the one I heard about underpants in an old folks home... Rose's are Red Violet's are Blue Ethel's are Green

@parsnipmcgee329 6 жыл бұрын

azdgariarada, Ha! Or the one about a young man named McNameter

@vvtstokes 6 жыл бұрын

I like your comment. I think poetry is meant to be revisited again and again, u find something new each time. And Dame Helen was the hook. She’s brilliant...luv Stephen:)

@wmStubblefield 6 жыл бұрын

Helen Mirren is a treasure. And, thanks to Stephen for bringing this.

@NewMessage 6 жыл бұрын

Not only you, Stephen... not only you.

@deadeaded 6 жыл бұрын

Do you.... get payed to comment on youtube videos or something?

@PhoenixProdLLC 6 жыл бұрын

deadeaded do you comment unhappily, for free?

@cybertree 6 жыл бұрын

New Message I'm not crying... *sniffles and turns around*

@PhoenixProdLLC 6 жыл бұрын

She's A-mayyyyy-zeen! That was gorgeous!🙏 Good pick Stephen 😊👋👋👋

@MeredithAnne88 6 жыл бұрын

What a moment. She is an incredible actress. And the obvious mutual admiration they share is sweet.

@graniamurray7722 6 жыл бұрын

This was so awesome. Shows the depth of Colbert. We should have great poetry read more often by great actresses and actors. Be awed and inspired. This plus comedy feeds the soul!

@kathybryant1788 6 жыл бұрын

I write poetry, nothing like this. It was beautiful. Love Stephen Colbert.

@babilabub 6 жыл бұрын

This particular poem strikes a chord in me particularly thanks to ‘Frasier’. Frasier recites this poem at the end of their final season and none of any poems that I have read has hold so much meaning. Such a profound and beautiful poem.It’s wonderful to hear again today. My day is done. ❤️

@loristask 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stephen for making this happen!

@Dudeman9339 6 жыл бұрын

Helen Mirren is a treasure

@jaywilson4520 6 жыл бұрын

Love that poem, and that rendition. She is a treasure.

@ranashetta1186 6 жыл бұрын

The poem is amazing

@starlitshadows 6 жыл бұрын

Wow... that was both beautiful and powerful. I felt that one. Well done. I shed a tear as well.

@loved012one 6 жыл бұрын

Please make this a regular segment!!! It engages the mind and moves the heart, and it lets the guest shine. Beautiful & Quality material.

@benm5221 6 жыл бұрын

Even the thumbnail for this clip is amazing, classic, and articulate.

@Lalzparty 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Simply beautiful.

@camelsheit_on_the_walls446 6 жыл бұрын

The woman is simply special. A treasure and a unique one.

@whoopshey826 6 жыл бұрын

I got chills all over multiple times. Well done.

@SymphonyBrahms 6 жыл бұрын

That people, is a great actress. Helen Mirren is one of the greatest actresses in the world.

@ronaldpetrin5823 6 жыл бұрын

A much needed inspiration. True touch of class. Thank you!

@awabqureshi814 6 жыл бұрын

We did this poem in literature It's beautiful I recommend everyone checks this out in more detail

@terlinguabay 6 жыл бұрын

Yep. Made me cry.

@joyo8776 6 жыл бұрын

So powerful....really amazing

@lisadee4490 6 жыл бұрын

i feel every bit of this poetry i’m tearing 😢

@gunner678 6 жыл бұрын

Even at her age, helen mirren is gorgeous! Great poem, love tennison, this one in particular!

@arshadmuhammed1997 3 жыл бұрын

I love Helen Mirren's rendition as well as Judi Dench's rendition in Skyfall, along with the background score and the visuals of Bond running. One of the best moments in the whole franchise!

@mariasharp815 6 жыл бұрын

She's a legend and icon.

@smartrecovery5858 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, loved and blessed & deep seated TRUTH

@blendonator 6 жыл бұрын

She officially broke me to tears at Mar 9, 2018 at 11:15pm EST 😉🤠💖 (Hi Helen!)

@DragonBuddah 6 жыл бұрын

"I can kiss you now" 😂❤️

@imkh01 6 жыл бұрын

"And see the great Achilles, whom we knew." I think this reminds Stephen of his father and two brothers, who died in an accident.

@aleks-33 6 жыл бұрын

they do that poem in Frasier and it made me cry back then too. I believe its the poem that ends the final episode.

@benm5221 6 жыл бұрын

Great catch! Thanks.

@realMors 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful.

@dougwong7827 6 жыл бұрын

she nailed it

@KristineMaitland 6 жыл бұрын

You should hear her do the epilogue from Shakespeare's as you like it (1978). That was my first introduction to her as an actress - I was about 8 at the time when I saw it on TV. Amazing then, amazing now.

@dougwong7827 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for letting me know that

@benm5221 6 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see Dame Helen and Sir Patrick Stewart act a scene together from, like, anything.

@dwaterson21 4 ай бұрын

Midsummer Night's Dream, Act II, Scene 1, that duo with Demetrius and Helena. It would be amazing.

@sewgatormomm 6 жыл бұрын

I will watch this many times. What a poem. What a performance.

@badfairy9554 6 жыл бұрын

BRILLIANT.

@moodybassist 6 жыл бұрын

I’m not crying, I just have dust in my eye 😳😰

@feebeedoc78 6 жыл бұрын

Maelstrom Magnet You're chopping onions. Your eyes are very sweaty today.

@rasaecnai 3 жыл бұрын

@@feebeedoc78 when she said "SMITE the sounding furrows, for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths Of all the western stars, until I die."

@MissAmandaJB95 6 жыл бұрын

I have never heard the poem before but for some reason I bloody cried and isn’t she just wonderful the conviction and feeling that she put into the reading was so powerful I loved it

@yashiAR 6 жыл бұрын

That was just...Wow!

@lonelyqueen86 6 жыл бұрын

wow! nothing like a classically trained actress reading the work of one of the greatest poets of all time to get the old tear ducts moving. I would ADORE to hear her read Ozymandias by Percey Shelley. That is one hell of a poem.

@qwertyTRiG 6 жыл бұрын

Have you read the other version?

@lonelyqueen86 6 жыл бұрын

no! do enlighten me!

@dorianphibian3172 6 жыл бұрын

Beyond wonderful. Thank you.

@adonaiorion 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏 What a treat.

@MouseRata 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@nattybrown 4 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful! A gorgeous reading by Helen and she made him cry!

@noneofyourbusiness6309 6 жыл бұрын

That was beautiful.

@v.e2035 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Hellen . For not just reciting this deeply thought and heart provoking poetry but, for providing a rich memory for Stephen and engaging hearts that have nver heard these words before.. Thank you 💖💖💖💖

@fugithegreat 6 жыл бұрын

Wow... so powerful.

@corbuzchristi365 9 ай бұрын

Dame Helen could read poems to me all day and I wouldn't bore in the slightest! 👍👌

@giselaw6142 6 жыл бұрын

Just...beautiful.

@loraz5343 6 жыл бұрын

Get someone who stares at you whilst reading poetry like how Stephen Colbert stares at Helen Mirren reading poetry. #infp

@rebecca8525 6 жыл бұрын

I’m an INFP too, and so is Stephen.

@parisdrake8802 4 жыл бұрын

Ah yes, a fellow infp❤️

@mattistahlberg7778 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jacobryanpaul2897 2 жыл бұрын

Revisiting this/ I was so thrilled to have been in the audience ❤️ what a treat.

@gitanjalinandan 6 жыл бұрын

great reading Dame Helen! thank you Stephen - you are a man of depths!

@franciscotoro9454 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing. I have memorized most of this poem over the years and do become very emotional even when I say it to myself in the quiet of my mind. It is incredibly powerful if well read.