Evelyn “Evie” McGee Colbert is an American actress, producer, and the longtime wife of television host Stephen Colbert. Although Stephen became one of the biggest names in late night television, Evie mostly stayed away from the spotlight and focused on family life. Over the years, however, fans came to admire her warm personality, sharp humor, and strong relationship with her husband.
Their marriage has often been described as one of Hollywood’s most lasting and genuine love stories. In 2026, as Stephen prepared to end his run on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, many people also became interested in the woman who stood beside him throughout his career.
Age, Early Life and Education
Evelyn McGee Colbert was born and raised in Charleston. While her exact birth date is not publicly known, she is believed to be in her early 60s in 2026.
Like Stephen, Evie grew up in Charleston, though the two did not become close until adulthood. She later attended the University of Virginia and graduated in 1985.
Friends and family have described Evie as practical, grounded, and intelligent. Unlike her husband’s larger-than-life television personality, she has usually preferred privacy and a quieter lifestyle.
Personal Relationship With Stephen Colbert
Evie and Stephen first met briefly during college at a party, but neither was impressed by the other at the time. Stephen later joked that he was “chemically impaired,” while Evie remembered him as “an immature, skinny boy.”
Years later, in 1990, they met again in the lobby of a theater in Charleston. Stephen had attended the event with his mother, Lorna Colbert. According to Evie, seeing him with his mother immediately caught her attention. She later recalled thinking: “He loves his mother.”
Stephen has often described that moment as life-changing. During an interview, he said that when he saw Evie, “A little voice in my head said, ‘There’s your wife. You’re going to marry her.’”
Their relationship slowly grew after that meeting. Stephen took Evie on a date the day after Christmas in 1990 while they were both visiting family in Charleston. During a 2023 anniversary segment on The Late Show, Stephen shared a funny story about having a strange dream before their first date. He told Evie the dream during dinner, and she handled it calmly. Evie later joked: “I remember thinking, he’s either really interesting, or really crazy.”
The couple walked around the city after dinner and shared their first kiss on the porch of Stephen’s mother’s house. They got engaged two years later and married on October 10, 1993.
Together, they have three children: Madeleine, Peter, and John.
Over the years, both Stephen and Evie have spoken openly about how laughter keeps their marriage strong. In a 2021 interview, Evie explained: “Laughter is like a tonic. For us, that is such an important part of getting through the difficult things about life.”
Stephen has also publicly praised his wife many times. He once called her “the best laugh” and added, “She’s the laugh I want to get more than anybody else.”
Career
Although Evie is mostly known as Stephen Colbert’s wife, she also built a career in entertainment. She appeared in projects including Strangers with Candy and episodes connected to Stephen’s comedy work.
In recent years, she became more visible to audiences through appearances on The Late Show. Fans enjoyed seeing the couple’s playful chemistry during interviews and special Valentine’s Day segments.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Evie played an important role behind the scenes while Stephen filmed The Late Show from their home in Charleston. She worked as his one-person camera crew, helping him continue the program during lockdowns.
Stephen later thanked her publicly after winning an Emmy Award in 2021, calling her “an absolute rock” and saying he could not have done the show without her support.
In 2024, the couple also worked together on the cookbook Does This Taste Funny?, giving fans a small look into their private family life and humor. Despite their fame, the Colberts have continued to keep much of their personal life away from the public eye, something many fans respect and admire.
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