David Letterman went overboard asking Charlize Theron about the details of her Vogue shoot.

HIGHLIGHTS

 Shirley MacLaine pulled David Letterman’s hair during their tense interview, while Charlize Theron remained calm despite inappropriate comments made by Letterman.
 Theron downplayed her Vogue shoot but Letterman insisted on discussing it and whether she had a boyfriend, and Theron handled it with laughter and composure.
 Fans praised Theron for being classy, showcasing her great sense of humor, and turning the focus on Letterman during their smooth interview.

Looking back, David Letterman interviews can get very tense. That was the case with Shirley MacLaine who pulled Letterman’s hair during their interview.

On the flip side, David Letterman had several guests who were incredibly polished and calm during their interview. One name that instantly comes to mind is Charlize Theron. Despite inappropriate comments made by Letterman, Theron kept cool throughout the interview.

In the following, we’ll take a look back at what was discussed between the two, and how the fans reacted to Theron’s interview alongside Letterman. As expected, the actress received lots of praise for keeping composure, when things could’ve taken an awkward turn.

Charlize Theron Downplayed Her Vogue Shoot Despite Constant Questions From David Letterman

It seems like David Letterman was extra ‘thirsty’ during a particular interview alongside Charlize Theron. At the start, talk of her film career was limited, and instead, Letterman was insistent about discussing if she had a boyfriend, and the details of her magazine cover at the time alongside Vogue.

Despite all the questioning, Theron remained incredibly relaxed throughout the conversation, and did not not look uncomfortable at all.

Letterman says, “What goes on inside the pages of Vogue. “Naughty, naughty, naughty things,” Theron replies.

“Did they put you in a lot of weird stuff,” Letterman continues. Theron admitted that they did, but Letterman wanted more details, asking, “What kind of stuff?”

“Where we going with this,” Theron responds with a laugh. Theron tries to switch the subject, stating that she’s not a fashion expert, while Letterman continued to compliment her look in the magazine.

The interview moment can be relived below.

Theron and Letterman moved on to other discussions, which included Charlize’s co-star at the time, Will Smith.

Charlize Theron Also Discussed Her ‘Troubled’ Relationship With Will Smith During Her Interview

Theron also discussed her relationship with Will Smith, who Letterman just had on prior. When asked if Smith was fun to work with, Theron gave a surprising answer fans did not expect. Theron discussed playing at a charity golf tournament alongside Smith, and how he tormented her throughout the experience, ripping her golf game.

Theron admitted she couldn’t even blast Smith about his behavior, given that they were all wearing microphones.

Theron would go on to reveal that Smith knew she was very upset with his conduct, and would go on to apologize two days later.

According to FandomWire, Theron added that Smith is nice, but needs help. “You’re very nice to have him on. You’re a kind man for having him [Will Smith] on, cause he needs help. You need to get him out there. I think this movie will help him out…He’s a really nice guy, but he needs help.”

Led Zeppelin kept things brief discussing Elvis alongside David Letterman, but they let quite the detail slip about his entourage.

Of course, Theron was just poking fun at her co-star, and it was all in good fun. In fact, looking back at her interview with David Letterman, fans were nothing but positive when it came to her appearance on the show.

Fans Praised Charlize Theron’s Interview Conduct Alongside David Letterman

Comments were generally praising Theron for being so classy throughout the interview, and just chatting with David Letterman, showcasing her great sense of humor.

One fan wrote, “One of the most natural banters you’ll see on a Tonight Show. At one stage Charlize was interviewing him and she didn’t wear a mini skirt to titillate the audience when she sat down like so many young female guests do.”

“This interview went off without a hitch. Charlize was unflappable which made Dave look brilliant. Charlize turned the focus on to Dave for quite some time which allowed her enough of a reprieve to continue an honest expression of her sensibilities,” another fan comments.

Another fan believes the interview went so smoothly due to the fact that Letterman and Theron are very similar.

“She sure wasn’t kidding about her views on marriage. Letterman was known for his bluntness and I think she is similar in many ways. Her personal life’s journey over the last 23 years is certainly unique to say the least. Even by Hollywood’s standards!”

A great interview as fans demanded more footage of Theron’s time alongside David Letterman on the Late Show throughout the years. She made for an entertaining guest who always kept her cool.