Taylor Swift and Stephen Colbert's Adorable Backstage Moment: A Musical Reunion
In a heartwarming display of friendship, Taylor Swift and Stephen Colbert shared a delightful backstage moment on TikTok, capturing the essence of their musical connection. The video, posted on December 10, 2025, showcases the pop icon and the late-night host humming the intro to Swift's 2008 song 'Hey Stephen' from her album 'Fearless'.
Colbert, ever the playful host, joins in with a lip-sync of the song's opening word, 'Yeah'. Swift's expression shifts from a straight face to a goofy smile as she waves and mouths 'Hey, Stephen' at her friend. This lighthearted interaction adds a layer of warmth to their professional relationship.
'Hey Stephen' was not released as a single but still managed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 94 upon the release of 'Fearless'. The song's inspiration has been a topic of discussion, with Swift initially joking that it was about author Stephen King, praising his works like 'The Dark Tower' and 'The Shining'. However, she later confirmed that the love interest in the song was Stephen Barker Liles from the country duo Love and Theft, who opened for her in 2008.
This TikTok video marks a special moment as Swift returns to 'The Late Show' for the first time since her 2021 appearance. Fans can catch the pop superstar's visit on Wednesday night at 11:35 p.m. ET on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
