I remembered I had her on one of my flights from Johannesburg to Seychelles. They came from shooting Blood Diamond, Leo was in front and she was in the back with Paul and the kids. Wonderful people, while taking off she got scared and Paul told me that she was afraid of flying. Now that she has shared this I can tell my story. Very good people all around.
Underrated is overused but in her case it really fits. She’s been gorgeous and talented for more than three decades and her name is still unknown to so many.
The finest of wines. Honestly, I think it's virtually impossible not to simp for Jennifer Connelly. Unequivocally beautiful and a bright personality. Paul Bettany is a lucky man.
Never a truer word. She's one of my #1 future ex-wives. Simp brag: I was walking down the street in Brooklyn many years ago and happened upon her and Bettany, pushing a little Connelly-Bettany in a stroller. She made eye contact with me for a split second, probably cuz of my double take. My heart almost stopped. I went home and told my roommate and he said, "Can I lick your eyes?!" (I told him no.) Anecdote #2: A friend once dated a Japanese woman who thought Sean Connery was Jennifer Connelly's father, because "they have the same last name." It sounds like a mildly racist joke, but I swear it's true.
Like Jodie Foster and Brooke Shields, Jennifer went to university - Yale (where she studied English Literature) and Stanford. So, in all likelihood she is well read. I agree, she's a good conversationalist, someone who is able to be both down to Earth and articulate in her speech. By contrast, her husband Paul Bettany (great actor), didn't have the same formal education as his wife. He told a great anecdote about this to Stephen on a previous show.
@@mixodorians12 Also you have to take into consideration that celebs these days, like Arianna Grande, Zendaya, 2 minute rappers and the likes, are usually people whose combined IQ fits on a tictac. So when a famous person (like Jennifer Connelly) speaks in complete sentences using correct English, it's impressive.
Jennifer Connelly is not just an actress; she's a force of nature. With each role she undertakes, she breathes life into characters with such depth and authenticity that it's impossible not to be captivated. Her talent knows no bounds, her beauty is timeless, and her presence on screen is nothing short of mesmerizing. Here's to Jennifer Connelly, a true icon of cinema whose performances continue to inspire and awe audiences around the world. Cheers to most beautiful and humbled human 🙏⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Jennifer Connelly is simply awesome. Love her movies. Stephen obviously forgot to mention "Phenomena" but I forgive him because this is a lovely interview.
She hasn't aged at all . When I first saw the trailer of Top Gun I wasn't sure who played Maverick's girl and she looked familiar. When I saw her name, I was in awe of her natural beauty!
Um....she definitely has aged. The difference between her face in Labyrtinth and her face now is undeniable. Doesn't mean she doesn't look good. She's aged well.
@@damunaik4 she is still beautiful, but not as beautiful and charming as when she was a teenager, her face is clearly different if you compare it to when she was 20 years old
Nice interview. Jennifer Connelly has been in many of my fav movies, e.g. Alita Battle Angel, A Beautiful Mind, The Day The Earth Stood Still and many others 👏👏👏👏
Sadly it's not the only faux pas in her career. I think that apart from "Oscar worthy" dramas (that I don't like) they wasted her immense talent and charisma in the last 30 years.
@@Shibamc It's a matter of taste of course. As far as I am concerned the world is so bleak and dreary that I don't need a bleak and dreary movie that also reduces actors and actresses to pieces of meat. This kind of movies is the equivalent of grunge music, you can like 'em but it's undeniable that is pure psychological self-harm.
I really was traumatized by that film. But I guess if someone saw what really happens to heroin addicts and didn't start them it's worth it. At that time it was so so glamorized.
@@delrey874 In terms of sexiness, she was definely sexier back then. But when it comes to beauty, she is at least still beautiful for her age at early 50s.
She's Tom Cruise's most beautiful leading lady to date. The fact that she's age appropriate for him (as age appropriate as it could get in Hollywood, that is, since a 9-year difference is still a big age gap, imo) is just a bonus.
Jennifer and Jared really opened my eyes to cinematic masterpieces with the incredibly well made Requiem for a Dream. Till this day Requiem for a Dream and Donnie Darko equally share a spot in my top ten🖤🖤
Requiem for a Dream was the furthest point cinema has ever reached when it comes to pushing back against the system. After 9/11 Hollywood went right back to boot licking.
she is still beautiful, but not as beautiful and charming as when she was a teenager, her face is clearly different if you compare it to when she was 20 years old
Well dear,don't forget millionaire,face work, anorexia ( maybe) maids,famous hubby,childcare etc etc....best Drs in the world,adoration,that all helps.....nothing wrong with that if you've got it and still care about the people.....☮️
@@charrua59 For her movie Shelter in 2014, she had to lose more weight than she did and purposely made herself look less pretty like a homeless person for the role. And she still looks as beautiful she is in Aloft in my opinion.
😊She was very beautiful when she was young..she always remained the woman I admired in my life because of her beauty...until now she is still beautiful
I fell in love ❤️ with Jennifer Connolly in the 80s when she was on Connor O’Brien talking about her trip to the Tibet for a month where she didn’t bathe for 30 days!
Jennifer is so lovely and just the fact she was so amazed to meet Diana says a lot and her husband is huge supporter and friend to Johnny Depp they seem like very good people 😊❤️🌹
Me too. I initially watched Top Gun Maverick just for Jennifer Connelly but after watching the orginal Top Gun from 1986 and Top Gun Maverick, I thought that the movie was amazing besides Jennifer.
Love Jennifer’s boots…I watched Maverick today…awesome movie. Tom cruice is in class of his own..what a legend. Go see the movie…I think better than the first one.
Yes! I found that rather annoying in this interview. SC is a great interviewer - but with some guests, he just won´t let them finish their sentences! More than just a bit rude. Still love him though.
Paul Bettany kissing Elizabeth Olsen and Jennifer Connelly kissing Tom Cruise during the love scene in their TV shows/movies. I wonder what dinner is like when Paul and Jennifer talk about their acting gigs 😂😂
Jen is immortal. 2 years on from this interview and they literally resurrected her character for the final season of Snowpiercer. If you watched the earlier seasons, you will know that they didn't give her an easy gig - over the course of the series, I'm guessing she broke more than a nail or two.
It kind of has to suck for all the actors in this movie FINALLY getting out to do interviews for it, almost three years later! (Original release date was July 12th, 2019)
I was going to mention my almost 40 years of crushing on this woman until I realised all the other comments said the same thing. I guess she is just the baseline of beauty for all gen x.
@@Maya_Pinion You're missing out. It's not a remake. It's a sequel. And it's phenomenal. It far exceeds the predecessor - which admittedly is a low bar. Top Gun: Maverick is the best popcorn movie I've seen in a long time. Not deep or anything, but great fun.
0:56 - The audiences at Cannes actually are notoriously prone to long standing ovations (and to booing - they're very voluble in both directions). It happens *a lot*.
Not only is Ms. Connelly the most gorgeous 51 year-old to ever live, but she is one of THE most beautiful ladies period!!! I am so taken, enamored, and mesmerized by her, and need to see ALL of her movies I have not seen yet, and some of them again! 💖💘 I agree with some of you fellow commenters that she is a tad too thin, and could use 15-20 pounds in the right places. Even so, IMHO Jennifer Connelly is perfect! 😍🥰
I get the feeling it's his zest for life and the passionate excitement for experiencing it. Despite his religious views, I totally get what she's saying about him and could totally see it.
I feel exactly the same about the Christian (of all denominations), Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist etc etc faiths. They are all nutty, all lies and all fake...
He quit scientology years ago! It was ruining his life. I'm so happy for him! This might be his first movie since he quit them, I'm not sure. CONGRATS TOM!!! After I heard that, I love him all over again lol Can't wait to see this perfect duo act together, in an old favorite!
Don’t like Scientology either. But he’s known to be very good to work for, thoughtful to the crew & knows all their names etc. He also sends cakes at Christmas to people he has worked with every year
“History” will barely take note of her. She’s considered heroic today for doing what rich people ought to do: help others. And for looking good in photos. She affected world events not at all, being mind-bogglingly wealthy yet miserable in a royal family that’s largely irrelevant today.
I've always had a crush on Jennifer! What a timeless beauty and great actress!
She has been one of my biggest crushes since forever.
You aren't alone!
Big time!
Nostalgic times!
Career opportunity is when it started for me.
Get in line, pal. She and Paul have a house here in VT, and I've always hoped to run into them...
Just imagine these types with a pinus to calm urself down
She looked stunning when she was 16 and she still looks stunning today!
Been really skinny for awhile now, but beautiful. Requiem For a Dream is still her most powerful performance IMHO.
@@petedog9581 Went vegan and lost muscle and fat. Nothing wrong with a vegan diet as long as you get protein and fat.
@@matthewbeesley5850 Her legs are twigs. That is not how she was built when she was young.
@@petedog9581 I agree. She used to have curves and muscle tone. It all comes down to nutrition.
@@matthewbeesley5850 Too much pickleball.
Jennifer connelly should be in Dune. She just "looks" perfect for that movie.
Jennifer Connelly has always been one of my favorite actors it's so cool she's in this film, and what a neat meeting.
same here, I first saw here in the Rocketeer and instantly loved her
GIRL CRUSH daym
She's probably one of the classiest people in Hollywood - just an amazing lady :-)
I remembered I had her on one of my flights from Johannesburg to Seychelles. They came from shooting Blood Diamond, Leo was in front and she was in the back with Paul and the kids. Wonderful people, while taking off she got scared and Paul told me that she was afraid of flying. Now that she has shared this I can tell my story. Very good people all around.
Underrated is overused but in her case it really fits. She’s been gorgeous and talented for more than three decades and her name is still unknown to so many.
at 51, i believe Connelly is THE OLDEST leading lady to Tom Cruise in any of his movies..and she still looks at least like in her late 30s.
If you're saying absolute age, then yes, but relative to his age Kelly McGillis is older than him.
@@samcroft7084 well, Kelly's not his current leading LADY now, is she? and she wasn't 51 when she played one.
🙄
It must be a challenge for the producers to find a leading lady that is shorter than Tom Cruise.
@@lostcat9lives322 It’s all about the camera angles
@@isuriadireja91 Kelly McGillis was deemed to be too old to get the part in this movie
Jennifer Connelly... what a timeless beauty. I love her.
The finest of wines. Honestly, I think it's virtually impossible not to simp for Jennifer Connelly. Unequivocally beautiful and a bright personality. Paul Bettany is a lucky man.
I dunno, there's something odd about her. It's like she simultaneously looks both 10 years older and 20 years younger than she actually is.
Have always had a crush on her from when I was a kid tell now
I apologize, but Jen ought to eat something....yikes.
Never a truer word. She's one of my #1 future ex-wives.
Simp brag: I was walking down the street in Brooklyn many years ago and happened upon her and Bettany, pushing a little Connelly-Bettany in a stroller. She made eye contact with me for a split second, probably cuz of my double take. My heart almost stopped. I went home and told my roommate and he said, "Can I lick your eyes?!" (I told him no.)
Anecdote #2: A friend once dated a Japanese woman who thought Sean Connery was Jennifer Connelly's father, because "they have the same last name." It sounds like a mildly racist joke, but I swear it's true.
@@yohei72 yeah both Connery and Connelly are spelled コネリー
I love how articulate she is! I feel like she reads a lot of books.
Yeah words and phrases like "awesome", " unbelievable", "kinda beautiful" is really articulate for an American I guess.
Like Jodie Foster and Brooke Shields, Jennifer went to university - Yale (where she studied English Literature) and Stanford. So, in all likelihood she is well read. I agree, she's a good conversationalist, someone who is able to be both down to Earth and articulate in her speech.
By contrast, her husband Paul Bettany (great actor), didn't have the same formal education as his wife. He told a great anecdote about this to Stephen on a previous show.
@@mixodorians12 Also you have to take into consideration that celebs these days, like Arianna Grande, Zendaya, 2 minute rappers and the likes, are usually people whose combined IQ fits on a tictac. So when a famous person (like Jennifer Connelly) speaks in complete sentences using correct English, it's impressive.
She was at Yale, it shows.
Labyrinth is one of my alltime favorite movies - I loved it then and I love it now ❤️
Jennifer Connelly is not just an actress; she's a force of nature. With each role she undertakes, she breathes life into characters with such depth and authenticity that it's impossible not to be captivated. Her talent knows no bounds, her beauty is timeless, and her presence on screen is nothing short of mesmerizing. Here's to Jennifer Connelly, a true icon of cinema whose performances continue to inspire and awe audiences around the world. Cheers to most beautiful and humbled human 🙏⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Jennifer in this movie was a god send. I absolutely loved her in the day the earth stood still. Top gun was amazing
51 and still drop dead gorgeous
she's too thin
Definitely one of the most beautiful actresses ever, very gorgeous. Requiem For A Dream is one of my favorites
Beautiful woman, see her in “Blood Diamond”, if you haven’t already. Stunning.
Jennifer Connelly is simply awesome. Love her movies.
Stephen obviously forgot to mention "Phenomena" but I forgive him because this is a lovely interview.
gorgeous and just keeps getting better as time goes by. love her.
She hasn't aged at all . When I first saw the trailer of Top Gun I wasn't sure who played Maverick's girl and she looked familiar. When I saw her name, I was in awe of her natural beauty!
Um....she definitely has aged. The difference between her face in Labyrtinth and her face now is undeniable.
Doesn't mean she doesn't look good. She's aged well.
@@damunaik4 she is still beautiful, but not as beautiful and charming as when she was a teenager, her face is clearly different if you compare it to when she was 20 years old
Nice interview. Jennifer Connelly has been in many of my fav movies, e.g. Alita Battle Angel, A Beautiful Mind, The Day The Earth Stood Still and many others 👏👏👏👏
I cant count how many times Ive seen Labyrinth!
I've always loved her. She was a goddess in her prime and still is.
She's absolutely gorgeous and an amazing actress.
But I'll never get over Requiem
Sadly it's not the only faux pas in her career.
I think that apart from "Oscar worthy" dramas (that I don't like) they wasted her immense talent and charisma in the last 30 years.
@@WhateverHappenedToFun Faux pas? That's a really good movie.
@@Shibamc It's a matter of taste of course.
As far as I am concerned the world is so bleak and dreary that I don't need a bleak and dreary movie that also reduces actors and actresses to pieces of meat.
This kind of movies is the equivalent of grunge music, you can like 'em but it's undeniable that is pure psychological self-harm.
I really was traumatized by that film. But I guess if someone saw what really happens to heroin addicts and didn't start them it's worth it. At that time it was so so glamorized.
Jennifer Connelly will be my crush forever. Her eyes are the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.
One of the most beautiful women to ever walk the earth.
No truer words were ever spoken my friend.
True.. Very True
It used to be.
@@delrey874 In terms of sexiness, she was definely sexier back then. But when it comes to beauty, she is at least still beautiful for her age at early 50s.
She's Tom Cruise's most beautiful leading lady to date. The fact that she's age appropriate for him (as age appropriate as it could get in Hollywood, that is, since a 9-year difference is still a big age gap, imo) is just a bonus.
She is so marvellous, since she was so young in Once Upon a Time in America....special woman
My #1 movie beauty!!! Started with David Bowie and her role in Labyrinth when it first came out, she is still a knock-out!
Shes such a timeless beauty all around
I want a hug from Jennifer Connelly.
1. Perv. 2. Me too.
*LOVED her in Once Upon a Time in America.*
Such a great actress
Jennifer and Jared really opened my eyes to cinematic masterpieces with the incredibly well made Requiem for a Dream. Till this day Requiem for a Dream and Donnie Darko equally share a spot in my top ten🖤🖤
Requiem is one of the most beautiful and well-made films I've ever seen, and I never ever ever ever ever want to see it again 😂 so traumatizing
@@CITUAS my sentiments EXACTLY
@@CITUAS I've never known anyone who's seen it who doesn't feel the same way lol
Perfect timing to bring that up. No nightmares required.
Requiem for a Dream was the furthest point cinema has ever reached when it comes to pushing back against the system. After 9/11 Hollywood went right back to boot licking.
Love that Movie! How Lucky and A Special Memory!😊💖
What a beautiful smile! She's stunning. ✨❤️
Jennifer Connelly has been GORGEOUS forever!
Paul Bettany locked her up in her prime!
she is still beautiful, but not as beautiful and charming as when she was a teenager, her face is clearly different if you compare it to when she was 20 years old
Thank you for not mentioning Requiem for a Dream, that movie broke my heart...
How is she possibly 51 how?? My word she’s still so incredibly beautiful
Well dear,don't forget millionaire,face work, anorexia ( maybe) maids,famous hubby,childcare etc etc....best Drs in the world,adoration,that all helps.....nothing wrong with that if you've got it and still care about the people.....☮️
Without the hair/makeup artists, in movies like shelter and aloft, she looks very average. Maeby most stars do. She seems to have nice personality.
@@charrua59 For her movie Shelter in 2014, she had to lose more weight than she did and purposely made herself look less pretty like a homeless person for the role. And she still looks as beautiful she is in Aloft in my opinion.
Jennifer is the complete package
That's the best outfit I've seen on a show like this!
😊She was very beautiful when she was young..she always remained the woman I admired in my life because of her beauty...until now she is still beautiful
I fell in love ❤️ with Jennifer Connolly in the 80s when she was on Connor O’Brien talking about her trip to the Tibet for a month where she didn’t bathe for 30 days!
00:25 Stephen was like, no ma'am im HUGGING Jennifer Connelly lol
Which is truly sleazy. Then he wouldn’t STFU and let her talk.
damn. 1986. when eleven year old me first discovered what having a crush was all about🤫😎
Pls come back Princess Diana ❤😢
Jennifer is so lovely and just the fact she was so amazed to meet Diana says a lot and her husband is huge supporter and friend to Johnny Depp they seem like very good people 😊❤️🌹
She’s always so beautiful!!! Wow 😮
Well, I was going to give the new Top Gun a pass, but I didn't know that Jennifer Connelly's in it! Now I'm *definitely* watching it.
I watch the new Top Gun just to see Jennifer Connelly!!!🙏
Me too. I initially watched Top Gun Maverick just for Jennifer Connelly but after watching the orginal Top Gun from 1986 and Top Gun Maverick, I thought that the movie was amazing besides Jennifer.
Requiem for a dream is my favourite movie of hers. It is so dark and terrifying you can't get it out of your system for days.
Love Jennifer’s boots…I watched Maverick today…awesome movie. Tom cruice is in class of his own..what a legend. Go see the movie…I think better than the first one.
Inventing the Abbotts was my introduction to this lovely woman. Been hooked since then.
A never ending beauty from a young lass to a matured woman, timeless beauty very lovable....
It would be better if he let her finish sentences..
Yes! I found that rather annoying in this interview. SC is a great interviewer - but with some guests, he just won´t let them finish their sentences! More than just a bit rude. Still love him though.
"Those are some nice gnashers." Now, I'll bet that's one compliment she really has never heard before.
Still an absolute goddess...goddamn is she roasting 💜
She’s gorgeous! Love!!!! Her shirt
Paul Bettany kissing Elizabeth Olsen and Jennifer Connelly kissing Tom Cruise during the love scene in their TV shows/movies. I wonder what dinner is like when Paul and Jennifer talk about their acting gigs 😂😂
Let's not forget A Beautiful Mind, where it's her and Russell Crowe while Paul Bettany is a figment of HIS imagination 😁
She is my favorite of all times
JENIFFER CONELLY La mujer más hermosa del planeta siempre siempre..la más agradable, bella y distinguida, un amor inquietante y...la nostalgia
Jen is immortal. 2 years on from this interview and they literally resurrected her character for the final season of Snowpiercer. If you watched the earlier seasons, you will know that they didn't give her an easy gig - over the course of the series, I'm guessing she broke more than a nail or two.
Those boots are amazing
still the most stunning actress out there damn
I get the sense that she's Stephen's celebrity crush.
Check out Stephen and Nicki Minaj
Whatever, he wouldn’t let her talk. Acted like a total jerk.
I've never felt so astonished!
Paul Bettany is lucky man. She is gorgeous.
Paul Bettany is also a great actor.
@@j.dragon651 yes he is.
And she's a lucky woman. Paul Bettany is divine.
A Beautiful Mind - incredible.
During her story I thought of a new tongue twister:
Take-off Pep-Talk!
It’s hard! Hahah
Labyrinth. That movie was great!
Top gun intro on guitar so good
It kind of has to suck for all the actors in this movie FINALLY getting out to do interviews for it, almost three years later! (Original release date was July 12th, 2019)
I was going to mention my almost 40 years of crushing on this woman until I realised all the other comments said the same thing. I guess she is just the baseline of beauty for all gen x.
Gen X ? I'm a mid-boomer and have been magnetized by Jennifer Connelly since "The Hot Spot" & "The Rocketeer."
@@kevinohalloran7164 It's not a competition.
Jeezus! 🔥
I had to rewatch her walking out multiple times! Smokin'
#staggering 😍
The movie was amazing and some
Самая красивая женщина в истооии.
Obligatory reminder to the Late Show staff that promoting Tom Cruise is promoting abuse by Scientology.
Watched top gun once in the last 30 years. Can't wait for T.C. to expire.
Tom has a whole team who make sure he never meets anyone who might make fun of him. Even in a friendly way.
Yes, the Scientology lawyers.
Hey New, am I the only one who is thinking," remake Top Gun"???? REALLY.... really. I'd rather see a movie" Priest II"....🙄
@@Maya_Pinion You're missing out. It's not a remake. It's a sequel. And it's phenomenal. It far exceeds the predecessor - which admittedly is a low bar. Top Gun: Maverick is the best popcorn movie I've seen in a long time. Not deep or anything, but great fun.
She's an actress start sinds she was 12 years old kid her first movie. Respekt ❤
My all-time #1.
One of the few times I remember a female guest going for a handshake and Colbert went in for the hug.
And got blanked when he lent a hand subsequently 😂😂
And then wouldn’t shut up and let her talk. Only Fallon is worse at interviewing.
Stephen, why did you interrupt her, she was on a roll?
0:56 - The audiences at Cannes actually are notoriously prone to long standing ovations (and to booing - they're very voluble in both directions). It happens *a lot*.
2:13 Labyrinth and Top Gun - in the same year 🎥
Not only is Ms. Connelly the most gorgeous 51 year-old to ever live, but she is one of THE most beautiful ladies period!!! I am so taken, enamored, and mesmerized by her, and need to see ALL of her movies I have not seen yet, and some of them again! 💖💘 I agree with some of you fellow commenters that she is a tad too thin, and could use 15-20 pounds in the right places. Even so, IMHO Jennifer Connelly is perfect! 😍🥰
Long time crush of mine. Stunning!
I don't know why anyone would be in awe of Tom Cruise! He's not a god - he's a nutty Scientologist who's full of his own importance.
I get the feeling it's his zest for life and the passionate excitement for experiencing it. Despite his religious views, I totally get what she's saying about him and could totally see it.
I feel exactly the same about the Christian (of all denominations), Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist etc etc faiths. They are all nutty, all lies and all fake...
He quit scientology years ago! It was ruining his life. I'm so happy for him! This might be his first movie since he quit them, I'm not sure. CONGRATS TOM!!! After I heard that, I love him all over again lol Can't wait to see this perfect duo act together, in an old favorite!
Don’t like Scientology either. But he’s known to be very good to work for, thoughtful to the crew & knows all their names etc. He also sends cakes at Christmas to people he has worked with every year
I had such the crush on her when I was younger
This era's Elizabeth Taylor. Being so down to Earth is a bonus.
In terms of black haired beauties, yes. But Jennifer seems way more grounded and stable than Liz ever seemed.
@@BookClubDisaster
No doubt. Beauty and sex appeal they are comparable.
Love her!
She's so PRETTY. lol!
she's eternally young
Jennifer Connelly was my first celebrity crush. I saw her in The Rocketeer when I was 9 and it was all over after that.
That’s crazy that princess Di left such a mark on history that stories about letting her are still news
“History” will barely take note of her. She’s considered heroic today for doing what rich people ought to do: help others. And for looking good in photos. She affected world events not at all, being mind-bogglingly wealthy yet miserable in a royal family that’s largely irrelevant today.
Good for you Paul Bettany,
Good for you.
My crush on her has never wavered.
I still remember her from The Rocketeer.
Jennifer Connolly is one of the most beautiful women ever and she still is very attractive.
I mean this respectfully, how Paul Bettany landed Jennifer Connelly will forever be like an 8th wonder of the world to me.