Which actress did comedian Stephen Colbert marry in 1993?

Comedian Stephen Colbert married actress Evelyn McGee-Colbert in 1993. They married on October 9, 1993, and have remained partners throughout Colbert’s career in comedy, television, and late-night hosting.

Evelyn McGee-Colbert has acted in television projects including Strangers with Candy, where Stephen Colbert also appeared, and The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. She has frequently accompanied him at public events but has maintained a career distinct from his political-satire persona.

The couple have three children: Madeleine, Peter, and John. Colbert became widely known through The Daily Show and The Colbert Report before becoming host of The Late Show in 2015. A common mistake is identifying Evelyn only as Colbert’s on-screen collaborator, rather than his wife and longtime partner.